Virginia whitewater - Clinch River, Russell County Russell county, Pucketts Hole to Nash Ford section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     8 miles   This stretch of Clinch River in Russell County is 8 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-III section. If you're coming from Bristol it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Virginia are often more forgiving than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but     you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while have a lot of people coming here. This river system has a few good paddling sections and the Pucketts Hole to Nash Ford section is one of them. The natural beauty of Virginia and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, you can easily run it on an afternoon. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year at Clinch River arrives with high temperatures in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 60's. Through   the winter highs are frequently in the 40's while Clinch River overnight low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 20's. While staying at Clinch River you could always explore Howard Hollow, and Hubbard Hole is an exciting site to stop at while at Clinch River. Much rain falls at Clinch River; July is the wettest month with most rain; February is when it's the driest. Clinch River, Pucketts Hole to Nash Ford road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 8 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.03609 Longitude: -81.9181 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.96699 Longitude: -82.07891 Paddler input for Clinch River, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Clinch River, Virginia Local climate location: GRUNDY 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Super 8 Motel - Lebanon, Lebanon 7 miles away Welcome to the Super 8 Lebanon, Virginia. Located just 53 miles from the Tri-City Regional Airport and for Nature enthusiasts six miles from the Pinnacles Wilderness Area. Bristol Motor Speedway- 40 ... The Martha Washington, Abingdon 16 miles away Originally built in 1832 as a private residence by a Virginia General, The Martha Washington Inn has seen many different uses. From Private residence it evolved into a finishing school for young ladie... Quality Inn & Suites, Abingdon 16 miles away Free high speed Internet and free high speed wireless Internet in all rooms and public areas. Free hot buffet breakfast. 5 min. to downtown historic Abingdon, Virginia Creeper Trail and Barter Theate...   All Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Clinch River, Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Clinch River, 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 Bristol, Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Bristol, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Clinch River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Clinch River.   Whitewater Near Clinch River: Big Cedar Creek, Russell County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 9 miles long (Lebanon to Clinch River) Little River - Clinch R. Tributary, Tazewell County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 17.5 miles long (Wardell to Clinch River) Tumbling Creek, Russell County , 12 miles away, Class II-III+ - 1 miles long (Rt. 613 to Route 611) Tumbling Creek, Russell County , 12 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (Upper Gorge) Prater Creek, Dickenson County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Prater to Haysi) Holston River - South Fork, Washington County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Damascus to Alvarado) Laurel Creek, Washington County , 24 miles away, Class I-III - 2.5 miles long (Damascus to South Fork of Holston River) Clinch River, Tazewell/ Russell County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 13.5 miles long (Taylor's Mill to Cedar Bluff) Beaverdam Creek, Johnson (TN) / Washington County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Backbone Rock Park to Laurel Creek) Russell Fork, Dickenson County , 26 miles away, Class II-III+ - 3 miles long (Virginia 611 to Garden Hole Road)   Ski Areas Near Clinch River: Ski Beech, North Carolina , 45 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 49 miles away, 619 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 49 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 51 miles away, 365 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 68 miles away, 700 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 69 miles away, 603 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 110 miles away, 740 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 129 miles away, 600 vertical feet Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 142 miles away, 600 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 143 miles away, 225 vertical feet   Hotels Near Clinch River: Super 8 Motel - Lebanon, Lebanon , 7 miles away The Martha Washington, Abingdon , 16 miles away Quality Inn & Suites, Abingdon , 16 miles away Holiday Inn Express Abingdon, Va, Abingdon , 16 miles away Abingdon, Va, Days Inn, Abingdon , 16 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Clinch River: Riverside Campground, Abingdon, 12 miles away   Trails Near Clinch River: The Lonesome Pine Trail, Russell County , 18 miles away