Virginia whitewater - Clinch River, Scott/Russell County

Scott/Russell county, St. Paul to Dungannon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I     18 miles
  The put-in location is a short drive from Kingsport-Bristol, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The natural beauty of Scott/Russell County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. The St. Paul to Dungannon section of Clinch River in Virginia is 18 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Virginia are easier than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. 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. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around
here. The campgrounds here at Clinch River are pretty good. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so pack your camping stuff. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
Clinch River sees pretty high levels of rain; throughout the month of May you get the most rain around here, and the driest month is October. Throughout the summertime, highs frequently are in the 80's at Clinch River. During the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 60's. For the
 
period of the wintertime highs are typically in the 40's with temperatures at Clinch River dipping down into the 20's throughout winter nights.
Buffalo Hollow is a good place to stop at nearby.

Clinch River, St. Paul to Dungannon road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I
Length: 18 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.9015
Longitude: -82.3081

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.8246
Longitude: -82.46331

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Current weather conditions at Clinch River, Virginia
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Local climate location: WISE 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western Of Wise, Wise
16 miles away
Guests staying at this Wise, Virginia hotel will be minutes away from a variety of outdoor activities and local attractions such as the Jefferson National Forest and the Lonesome Pine International Ra...

Norton Super 8 Motel, Norton
16 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. ...

Norton Days Inn, Norton
16 miles away
Our hotel is comfortably nestled in the mountains of the Appalachian Mountain Range in SW Virginia. Whether it is business or pleasure, Days Inn - Norton is your home away from home when visiting th...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Kingsport-Bristol, Tennessee-Virginia, the metro area neareast to Clinch River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Clinch River.
 Whitewater Near Clinch River:
Little Stony River - Ramey Fork, Wise/Scott County , 5 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (Ramey Fork to Hanging Rock)
Guest River, Wise/ Scott County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Rt. 72 to Clinch River)
Little Stony Creek, Scott County , 7 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)
Big Stony - Mountain Fork, Scott County , 14 miles away, Class V+ - 4 miles long (Mountain Fork to Chimney Rock Fork)
Big Stony Creek, Scott County , 15 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Chimney Rock Fork to Route 653 Bridge)
Big Stony - Devil's Fork, Scott County , 18 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 1.5 miles long (Straight Fork Confluence to Big Stony Takeout)
Pound River, Wise/ Dickenson County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 8.5 miles long (Route 624 to Pound Fishing Access)
Pound River, Dickenson County , 21 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 2 miles long (Route 739 to Route 611)
Prater Creek, Dickenson County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Prater to Haysi)
 Ski Areas Near Clinch River:
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 51 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 51 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 55 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 56 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 63 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 87 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 96 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 103 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 121 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 124 miles away, 210 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Clinch River:
Best Western Of Wise, Wise , 16 miles away
Norton Super 8 Motel, Norton , 16 miles away
Norton Days Inn, Norton , 16 miles away
Inn at Norton, Norton , 17 miles away
Bristol Lodging Services, Bristol , 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Clinch River:
Flatwoods Campground, Wise County, 6 miles away
Bark Campground, Scott County, 10 miles away
Rocky Top Campground, Blountville, 20 miles away
 Trails Near Clinch River:
The Lonesome Pine Trail, Russell County , 11 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Clinch River:
Dan Hall Mountain Resort & Country Club, Coeburn , 7 miles away
 Lakes Near Clinch River

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