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.
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