Virginia whitewater - Big Reed Island Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Carroll County Carroll county, Route 58 to US Route 221 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     12.5 miles   This stretch of Big Reed Island Creek in Virginia is 12.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Mount Airy, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The scenic beauty of Carroll County and the cool fresh water beats anything. Whitewater paddling     here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great experience. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Route 58 to US Route 221 section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. The campgrounds here at Big Reed Island Creek are pretty good. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. Briefly about the general area: The amount of rainfall that falls at Big Reed Island Creek is close to the national   average; of all the months in a year May is the one with the most rain, and January on the other hand is the driest. High temperatures at Big Reed Island Creek during the summertime are in the 80's with overnight lows in the 50's. All through the winter highs are typically in the 40's; overnight lows in the 20's for Big Reed Island Creek. Big Reed Island Creek, Route 58 to US Route 221 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 12.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.7232 Longitude: -80.5793 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.79389 Longitude: -80.6484 Paddler input for Big Reed Island Creek, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Reed Island Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Local climate location: PULASKI 18 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Days Inn Fancy Gap, Fancy Gap 8 miles away * Located conveniently off Interstate 77 and just 2 miles from the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway * Nestled in the mountains, Days Inn Fancy Gap offers a quiet country atmosphere while staying in any of ou... 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Find a whitewater outfitter in Virginia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Mount Airy, North Carolina Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Mount Airy, North Carolina, the metro area neareast to Big Reed Island Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Reed Island Creek.   Whitewater Near Big Reed Island Creek: Big Reed Island Creek, Carroll County , 8 miles away, Class I-III - 20 miles long (US Route 221 to New River) Little Reed Island Creek, Carroll/ Pulaski County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 17.5 miles long (Sylvatus to New River Close to Allisonia) Dan River, Patrick County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 11.5 miles long (Pinnacles Power Plant to Claudville) Little River - New R. Tributary, Montgomery/ Floyd County , 17 miles away, Class I-IV - 13 miles long (Riner to Copper Valley) New River, Carroll/ Wythe/ Pulaski/ Grayson County , 18 miles away, Class I-III - 32 miles long (Fries to Allisonia) Dan River, Patrick / Stokes County , 18 miles away, Class I-III - 12.5 miles long (Route 773 to Route 1432) Dan River, Patrick / Stokes (NC) County , 18 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Claudville to Jessup Mill) Reed Creek, Wythe County , 20 miles away, Class I-IV - 8 miles long (I-81 to New River) Ararat River, Surry County , 21 miles away, Class I-II - 21.5 miles long (Route 1772 to Route 2080) Chestnut Creek, Carroll County , 22 miles away, Class I-III - 11.5 miles long (Route 721 to Byllesby Dam on New River)   Ski Areas Near Big Reed Island Creek: Winterplace, West Virginia , 58 miles away, 603 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 79 miles away, 365 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 84 miles away, 700 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 91 miles away, 619 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 93 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 93 miles away, 830 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Reed Island Creek: Days Inn Fancy Gap, Fancy Gap , 8 miles away Holiday Inn Express HILLSVILLE, Hillsville , 11 miles away Comfort Inn Hillsville, Hillsville , 11 miles away Super 8 Hillsville, Hillsville , 11 miles away Red Carpet Inn Hillsville, Hillsville , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Reed Island Creek: Fancy Gap Cabins & Camp Grnds, Fancy Gap, 7 miles away Fox Trail Campground, Fancy Gap, 7 miles away Utt's Campground, Fancy Gap, 8 miles away   Trails Near Big Reed Island Creek: Run Trail, Patrick County , 8 miles away Fire Trail, Pulaski County , 11 miles away   National Parks Near Big Reed Island Creek: Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 65 miles away