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 Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The Straight Fork Confluence to Big Stony Takeout stretch of Big Stony - Devil's Fork is 1.5 miles long and it is classified as a class III+(IV) section by American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The Straight Fork Confluence to Big Stony Takeout section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system.     If you're coming from Kingsport-Bristol it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. 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, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is a short paddling stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. The natural beauty of Scott County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. Briefly about the general area: Finney Hollow is a great place to look at. Summertime highs at Big Stony - Devil's Fork   regularly tend to be in the 80's, and all through the night it cools down to the 60's. Throughout the winter the highs are frequently in the 40's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Big Stony - Devil's Fork temperatures dip to the 20's. From a rain point of view Big Stony - Devil's Fork is a reasonably common location; most of the rain falls during March, and October is when it's the driest. 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 Paddler input for Big Stony - Devil's Fork, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Stony - Devil's Fork, Virginia 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 New Hotel is Located in the Heart of Norton's Business DistrictTravelers looking for lodging in Norton, VA can enjoy a comfortable stay at the Holiday Inn hotel in Norton VA, located just off Highway ... Inn at Norton, Norton 7 miles away Located in the Appalachian Mountains, The Inn at Norton, is surrounded by scenic, recreational, cultural, and historic attractions. Whether you are in town for business or pleasure, there are a multit... Norton Super 8 Motel, Norton 8 miles away Welcome to Super 8 Norton. Located in the southwestern portion of Virginia in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. Wise County has been blessed with scenic, recreational, and historic attractions. ...   All Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Big Stony - Devil's Fork, Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Big Stony - Devil's Fork, Virginia. 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 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.       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 Laurel, 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 Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 110 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 113 miles away, 210 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 113 miles away, 603 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Stony - Devil's Fork: Holiday Inn NORTON, Norton , 7 miles away Inn at Norton, Norton , 7 miles away Norton Super 8 Motel, Norton , 8 miles away Norton Days Inn, 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