Virginia whitewater - Big Stony - Devil's Fork, Scott County

Scott county, Straight Fork Confluence to Big Stony Takeout section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III+(IV)     1.5 miles
  The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The put-in location is a short drive from Kingsport-Bristol, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Straight Fork Confluence to Big Stony Takeout section of Big Stony - Devil's Fork in Scott County is 1.5 miles long and is a class III+(IV) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The natural beauty
    of Virginia and the water flowing gracefully down Big Stony - Devil's Fork have people coming here. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There are some good sections to paddle in this
river system, the Straight Fork Confluence to Big Stony Takeout section is one of them. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
While staying at Big Stony - Devil's Fork you could always discover Finney Hollow. Big Stony - Devil's Fork is a good place of common precipitation;
 
March is when you get the most rain here; October meanwhile is the driest month.
The warmest time of the year at Big Stony - Devil's Fork comes with high temperatures in the 80's. Summer overnight lows sink down to the 60's. Highs through the wintertime are ordinarily in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Big Stony - Devil's Fork are in the 20's.

Big Stony - Devil's Fork, Straight Fork Confluence to Big Stony Takeout road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III+(IV)
Length: 1.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.81209
Longitude: -82.65821

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.80149
Longitude: -82.6131

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Current weather conditions at Big Stony - Devil's Fork, Virginia
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Local climate location: WISE 23 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn NORTON, Norton
7 miles away
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Inn at Norton, Norton
7 miles away
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Super 8 Norton VA, Norton
8 miles away
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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 Stony - Devil's Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Big Stony - Devil's Fork.
 Whitewater Near Big Stony - Devil's Fork:
Big Stony Creek, Scott County , 2 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Chimney Rock Fork to Route 653 Bridge)
Big Stony - Mountain Fork, Scott County , 4 miles away, Class V+ - 4 miles long (Mountain Fork to Chimney Rock Fork)
Cove Creek, Scott County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Cove Creek Gorge to Stinking Creek confluence)
Powell River - South Fork, Wise County , 5 miles away, Class V+ - 4 miles long (South Fork Gorge)
Stock Creek, Scott County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 1.5 miles long (Upper Gorge)
Powell River, Wise County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 3 miles long (Appalachia to Big Stone Gap)
Stock Creek, Scott County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 1.8 miles long (Natural Tunnel State Park)
Little Stony Creek, Scott County , 11 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (Little Stony Falls to Hanging Rock)
Big Moccasin Creek, Scott County , 13 miles away, Class I-III(IV) - 6 miles long (Snowflake to Antioch Church)
Guest River, Wise/ Scott County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Rt. 72 to Clinch River)
 Ski Areas Near Big Stony - Devil's Fork:
Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 48 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 62 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 66 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 67 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 76 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 76 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 88 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Big Stony - Devil's Fork:
Holiday Inn NORTON, Norton , 7 miles away
Inn at Norton, Norton , 7 miles away
Super 8 Norton VA, Norton , 8 miles away
Days Inn Norton VA, Norton , 8 miles away
Comfort Inn Big Stone Gap, Big Stone Gap , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Big Stony - Devil's Fork:
Bark Campground, Scott County, 8 miles away
Jessie Lea Recreational Vehicle Park-Campground, Big Stone Gap, 11 miles away
Flatwoods Campground, Wise County, 13 miles away
 National Parks Near Big Stony - Devil's Fork:
Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 67 miles away
 Lakes Near Big Stony - Devil's Fork

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