Virginia whitewater - Big Reed Island Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Carroll County Carroll county, US Route 221 to New River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     20 miles   The US Route 221 to New River section of Big Reed Island Creek in Carroll County is 20 miles long and is a class I-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The wonderful Virginia scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The put-in location is a short drive from Blacksburg-Christiansburg-Radford,     as you can see on the road map further down. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good spots. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The river winds through the Blue Ridge Mountains and you get great scenery. Briefly about the general area: The yearly rain here at Big Reed Island Creek is   about average; July is when you get the most rain here, and January is when it's the driest. Near Big Reed Island Creek you stumble on magnificent places like Rustin Hollow. Through the long summer days highs here at Big Reed Island Creek reach the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 50's. All through the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Big Reed Island Creek. Big Reed Island Creek, US Route 221 to New River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 20 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.79389 Longitude: -80.6484 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.93389 Longitude: -80.74971 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 19 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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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: Little Reed Island Creek, Carroll/ Pulaski County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 17.5 miles long (Sylvatus to New River Close to Allisonia) Big Reed Island Creek, Carroll County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 12.5 miles long (Route 58 to US Route 221) New River, Carroll/ Wythe/ Pulaski/ Grayson County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 32 miles long (Fries to Allisonia) Reed Creek, Wythe County , 12 miles away, Class I-IV - 8 miles long (I-81 to New River) Little River - New R. Tributary, Montgomery/ Floyd County , 17 miles away, Class I-IV - 13 miles long (Riner to Copper Valley) Little Walker Creek, Giles County , 18 miles away, Class I-III - 7.5 miles long (Alum Springs to Big Walker Creek) Chestnut Creek, Carroll County , 19 miles away, Class I-III - 11.5 miles long (Route 721 to Byllesby Dam on New River) New River, Montgomery/ Giles/ Pulaski County , 19 miles away, Class I-III - 52.2 miles long (Claytor Lake to State line) Walker Creek, Giles County , 22 miles away, Class I-II - 29.5 miles long (Route 713 to Route 636) Dan River, Patrick County , 22 miles away, Class II-III - 11.5 miles long (Pinnacles Power Plant to Claudville)   Ski Areas Near Big Reed Island Creek: Winterplace, West Virginia , 50 miles away, 603 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 77 miles away, 365 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 84 miles away, 700 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 88 miles away, 619 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 90 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 90 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 99 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 135 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 135 miles away, 700 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 148 miles away, 850 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Reed Island Creek: Red Carpet Inn Hillsville, Hillsville , 8 miles away Holiday Inn Express HILLSVILLE, Hillsville , 8 miles away Super 8 Motel - Hillsville, Hillsville , 8 miles away Comfort Inn East, Hillsville , 8 miles away Best Western Four Seasons South, Hillsville , 8 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Reed Island Creek: R-j Ranch RV Resort, Hillsville, 5 miles away Fox Trail Campground, Fancy Gap, 11 miles away Utt's Campground, Fancy Gap, 11 miles away   Trails Near Big Reed Island Creek: Fire Trail, Pulaski County , 8 miles away Run Trail, Patrick County , 16 miles away   National Parks Near Big Reed Island Creek: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 66 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 66 miles away