Virginia whitewater - Buck Mountain Creek, Albermarle County Albermarle county, Route 610 to South Fork of Rivanna R section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     9 miles   The put-in location is a short drive from Charlottesville, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Route 610 to South Fork of Rivanna R stretch of Buck Mountain Creek in Virginia is 9 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II section. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. The natural beauty of Albermarle County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. You can pitch a tent or park your RV     at a nearby campground. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. 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. The Route 610 to South Fork of Rivanna R section is the only paddling section along Buck Mountain Creek. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the warmest time of the year here at Buck Mountain Creek, high temperatures commonly reach the 80's while night lows are mostly   in the 60's. Through the winter highs are commonly in the 40's with temperatures at Buck Mountain Creek dipping down into the 20's through winter nights. A normal amount of rainfall falls here at Buck Mountain Creek; throughout August this area sees the most rain, and January on the other hand is the driest. Buck Mountain Creek, Route 610 to South Fork of Rivanna R road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II Length: 9 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.2122 Longitude: -78.57981 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.1375 Longitude: -78.5383 Paddler input for Buck Mountain Creek, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Buck Mountain Creek, Virginia Local climate location: DALE ENTERPRISE 5 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 Buck Mountain Creek.   Whitewater Near Buck Mountain Creek: Lynch River, Albermarle County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Shady Grove to North Fork of Rivanna River) Roach River, Albemarle County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (St. George to North Fork Rivanna River) Moormans River, Albemarle County , 6 miles away, Class I-III - 13.5 miles long (Charlottesville Reservoir to Free Union) Rivanna River - North Fork, Albemarle County , 8 miles away, Class II - 12 miles long (Advance Mills to Route 29) South River - Rapidan Tributary, Greene County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Rt. 638 to Route 619) Rivanna River, Albermarle County , 13 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Charlottesville to Shadwell) Hardware River - North Fork, Albemarle County , 13 miles away, Class II-V - 6 miles long (Route 708 to Route 20) Hardware River - South Fork, Albemarle County , 14 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Route 631 to Hardware River) Conway River, Madison/Greene County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 13 miles long (Rt. 667 to Rapidan River and Route 29 Bridge) Rapidan River, Greene/Madison County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 15 miles long (Shenandoah National Park to Route 29)   Ski Areas Near Buck Mountain Creek: Massanutten, Virginia , 18 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 30 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 38 miles away, 500 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 75 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 75 miles away, 850 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 91 miles away, 700 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 93 miles away, 610 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 99 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 113 miles away, 750 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 113 miles away, 610 vertical feet   Hotels Near Buck Mountain Creek: Boars Head Inn, Charlottesville , 7 miles away Charlottesville Super 8 Motel, Charlottesville , 8 miles away Red Carpet Inn Charlottesville, Charlottesville , 8 miles away Holiday Inn Charlottesville-Universtyarea, Charlottesville , 8 miles away Residence Inn By Marriott Charlottesville, Charlottesville , 8 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Buck Mountain Creek: Loft Mountain Campgrounds, Albemarle County, 9 miles away Swift Run Campground, Elkton, 11 miles away Heavenly Acres Campground, Stanardsville, 13 miles away   Trails Near Buck Mountain Creek: Twomile Ridge Trail, Rockingham County , 10 miles away Patterson Ridge Trail, Rockingham County , 10 miles away Rocky Mount Trail, Rockingham County , 11 miles away Brown Rocky Mountain Trail, Rockingham County , 11 miles away Gap Run Trail, Rockingham County , 11 miles away   National Parks Near Buck Mountain Creek: Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 27 miles away   Lakes Near Buck Mountain Creek