Virginia whitewater - Catawba Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Botetourt County Botetourt county, Fincastle to James River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     12 miles   This stretch of Catawba Creek in Virginia is 12 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III section. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Virginia are often more forgiving than in other states, so better not forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature have     people coming from far and near. If you're coming from Roanoke 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 no other sections to paddle along Catawba Creek than the Fincastle to James River section. The river winds through the Blue Ridge Mountains and you get great scenery. The nature scenery of Botetourt County and the water flowing gracefully down Catawba Creek will make you feel great. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so pack your camp stove. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: All through the warmest time of the year,   highs ordinarily are in the 80's at Catawba Creek, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Highs through the winter are commonly in the 40's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Catawba Creek temperatures plunge to the 20's. Catawba Creek is a good location of common rain; the month with most of the rain is July, and February meanwhile is the driest month. Catawba Creek, Fincastle to James River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 12 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.50719 Longitude: -79.9034 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.6058 Longitude: -79.78441 Paddler input for Catawba Creek, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Catawba Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Virginia Local climate location: COVINGTON FILT PLANT 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Days Inn Troutville Roanoke, Troutville 8 miles away The Daystop in Troutville, Virginia offers the weary traveler an opportunity to stay the night in a very clean room at a reasonable price. Enjoy the beautiful Roanoke Valley and our Southern Hospital... Holiday Inn Express TROUTVILLE - ROANOKE NORTH, Troutville 10 miles away The NEW Holiday Inn Express Troutville - Roanoke is located in Troutville, VA in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Explore the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway with access 5 miles from the hotel, and R... Quality Inn Troutville, Troutville 10 miles away The Quality Inn is located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Explore the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway with access only 5 miles away. Roanoke attractions including Mill Mountain Zoo, Hollins Colle...   Blue Ridge Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Blue Ridge Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Blue Ridge Mountains. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Catawba Creek.   Whitewater Near Catawba Creek: James River, Botetourt County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 16.5 miles long (Route 43 to Route 630) Roaring Run, Botetourt County , 9 miles away, Class V+ - 1.2 miles long (County line to Recreation Area) Jennings Creek, Botetourt County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (Route 614 to James River) Cowpasture River, Botetourt County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Griffith to James River) Barbours Creek, Craig County , 16 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Route 611 to Craig Creek) Wilson Creek, Alleghany County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Douthat Park Dam to Jackson River) North Creek, Botetourt County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (Campground to Jennings Creek) Jackson River, Alleghany County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 42.5 miles long (Gathright Dam to James River) Simpson Creek, Alleghany County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 6.5 miles long (Truckstop to Route 60) Potts Creek, Craig/ Alleghany County , 21 miles away, Class I-IV - 32.5 miles long (Route 311 to Route 18)   Ski Areas Near Catawba Creek: The Homestead, Virginia , 22 miles away, 700 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 48 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 65 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 85 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 87 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 88 miles away, 1110 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 88 miles away, 603 vertical feet   Hotels Near Catawba Creek: Days Inn Troutville Roanoke, Troutville , 8 miles away Holiday Inn Express TROUTVILLE - ROANOKE NORTH, Troutville , 10 miles away Quality Inn Troutville, Troutville , 10 miles away Howard Johnson Inn Roanoke, Daleville , 10 miles away Super 8 Daleville/Roanoke, Daleville , 10 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Catawba Creek: Craig Creek Campground, Botetourt County, 9 miles away Camp Virginia Jaycee, Blue Ridge, 11 miles away Wonderful Life Campground, Buchanan, 11 miles away   Trails Near Catawba Creek: Curry Creek Trail, Botetourt County , 8 miles away Spec Mines Trail, Botetourt County , 9 miles away Hammond Hollow Trail, Botetourt County , 10 miles away Fenwick Nature Trail, Craig County , 15 miles away McFalls Ridge Trail, Botetourt County , 15 miles away   National Parks Near Catawba Creek: Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 22 miles away