Virginia whitewater - Big Moccasin Creek, Scott County

Scott county, Snowflake to Antioch Church section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III(IV)     6 miles
  The starting location is a short drive from Kingsport-Bristol, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This section of Big Moccasin Creek is 6 miles long and has been rated as a class I-III(IV) section by American Whitewater. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to
    be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.
Big Moccasin Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Snowflake to Antioch Church section is the only one. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. The natural beauty of Virginia and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far.

Briefly about the general area:
For the period of the summer months highs here at Big Moccasin Creek reach the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 60's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 40's, and overnight lows in the 20's for
 
Big Moccasin Creek. Big Moccasin Creek frequently gets a lot of rain; July is the wettest month with most rain while October is typically the driest month.
A great place to stop by next to Big Moccasin Creek is Brickyard Gap.

Big Moccasin Creek, Snowflake to Antioch Church road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III(IV)
Length: 6 miles
Average Gradient: 15 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.70529
Longitude: -82.42501

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.63309
Longitude: -82.55221

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Current weather conditions at Big Moccasin Creek, Virginia
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Local climate location: WISE 11 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Jameson Inn Kingsport, Kingsport
7 miles away
At Jameson Inn Kingsport, guests experience the conveniences of a contemporary hotel with the charm of a country inn. Along with our Legendary Service, guests also can enjoy acomplimentary breakfast w...

Comfort Inn Kingsport, Kingsport
7 miles away
The Comfort Inn is ideally located with easy access to Interstate 181, Interstate 81, State Route 93 and U.S. Highway 11. This Kingsport, TN hotel is convenient to local points of interest, including ...

Quality Inn & Conference Center, Kingsport
7 miles away
Hotel is located outside downtown Kingsport in a growing retail district. This Quality Inn hotel offers a free hot breakfast buffet and is one of the few full-service hotels in the Tri-Cities area. Ho...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Kingsport-Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Kingsport-Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia, the metro area neareast to Big Moccasin Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Big Moccasin Creek.
 Whitewater Near Big Moccasin Creek:
Little Stony Creek, Scott County , 10 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (Little Stony Falls to Hanging Rock)
Little Stony River - Ramey Fork, Wise/Scott County , 11 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (Ramey Fork to Hanging Rock)
Big Stony Creek, Scott County , 12 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Chimney Rock Fork to Route 653 Bridge)
Guest River, Wise/ Scott County , 12 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Rt. 72 to Clinch River)
Big Stony - Mountain Fork, Scott County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 4 miles long (Mountain Fork to Chimney Rock Fork)
Big Stony - Devil's Fork, Scott County , 13 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 1.5 miles long (Straight Fork Confluence to Big Stony Takeout)
Clinch River, Scott/Russell County , 13 miles away, Class I - 18 miles long (St. Paul to Dungannon)
Cove Creek, Scott County , 17 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Cove Creek Gorge to Stinking Creek confluence)
Powell River - South Fork, Wise County , 18 miles away, Class V+ - 4 miles long (South Fork Gorge)
Stock Creek, Scott County , 18 miles away, Class II-III - 1.8 miles long (Natural Tunnel State Park)
 Ski Areas Near Big Moccasin Creek:
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 40 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 50 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 53 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 54 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 63 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 74 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 91 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 108 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 108 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 111 miles away, 210 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Big Moccasin Creek:
Jameson Inn Kingsport, Kingsport , 7 miles away
Comfort Inn Kingsport, Kingsport , 7 miles away
Quality Inn & Conference Center, Kingsport , 7 miles away
Kingsport - Days Inn Downtown, Kingsport , 8 miles away
Super 8 Motel Kingsport, Kingsport , 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Big Moccasin Creek:
Rocky Top Campground, Blountville, 9 miles away
Bristol-kingsport Koa Kampground, Blountville, 9 miles away
Bristol-Kingsport KOA, Kingsport, 11 miles away
 National Parks Near Big Moccasin Creek:
Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 59 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Big Moccasin Creek:
Scott County Park & Golf Course, Gate City , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Big Moccasin Creek

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