Virginia whitewater - Holston River - South Fork, Washington County

Washington county, Damascus to Alvarado section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     8 miles
  The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Bristol, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Virginia are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. The Damascus to Alvarado section of Holston River - South Fork is 8 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III
    section. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling spots. For all you camping people there are campgrounds
nearby. The beautiful scenery of Virginia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car.

Briefly about the general area:
Cedar Bluff Hollow is a splendid place to pop by close by, and if you're here you can take a hike along the Maple Spring Fire Trail.
Holston River - South Fork gets much water; most of the rain falls through July, and February on the other hand is the
 
driest. All through the warm months highs here at Holston River - South Fork get into the 80's. For the period of the moonlight hours it's usually in the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's, and after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Holston River - South Fork descend into the 20's.

Holston River - South Fork, Damascus to Alvarado road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 8 miles
Average Gradient: 30 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.651
Longitude: -81.84121

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.651
Longitude: -81.88701

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Current weather conditions at Holston River - South Fork, Virginia
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Local climate location: GRUNDY 31 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Holston River - South Fork.
 Whitewater Near Holston River - South Fork:
Laurel Creek, Washington County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 2.5 miles long (Damascus to South Fork of Holston River)
Beaverdam Creek, Johnson (TN) / Washington County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Backbone Rock Park to Laurel Creek)
Tennessee Laurel Creek, Johnson County , 8 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 2.5 miles long (Roadside Laurel)
Whitetop Laurel Creek, Washington/ Grayson County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV - 12 miles long (Route 728 to Route 58)
Green Cove Creek, Washington County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 1.5 miles long (AT - Virginia Creeper Trail)
Tumbling Creek, Russell County , 15 miles away, Class II-III+ - 1 miles long (Rt. 613 to Route 611)
Tumbling Creek, Russell County , 16 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (Upper Gorge)
Big Cedar Creek, Russell County , 20 miles away, Class I-III - 9 miles long (Lebanon to Clinch River)
Little River - Clinch R. Tributary, Tazewell County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 17.5 miles long (Wardell to Clinch River)
Watauga, Watauga / Johnson County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.9 miles long (Guys Ford Bridge to Watauga Lake)
 Ski Areas Near Holston River - South Fork:
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 25 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 28 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 29 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 30 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 59 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 73 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 104 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 128 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 135 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 139 miles away, 210 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Holston River - South Fork:
Abingdon, Va, Days Inn, Abingdon , 6 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites, Abingdon , 6 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Abingdon, Va, Abingdon , 6 miles away
Super 8 Motel- Abingdon, Abingdon , 8 miles away
The Martha Washington, Abingdon , 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Holston River - South Fork:
Callebs Cove Campground, Abingdon, 4 miles away
Happy Valley Campground, Mountain City, 8 miles away
Lake Shore Campgrounds, Abingdon, 11 miles away
 Trails Near Holston River - South Fork:
Maple Spring Fire Trail, Sullivan County , 4 miles away
Maple Spring Fire Trail, Sullivan County , 4 miles away
Clark Mountain Trail, Washington County , 7 miles away
Wyatt Fire Trail, Sullivan County , 8 miles away
Wyatt Fire Trail, Sullivan County , 8 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Holston River - South Fork:
Deer Field Golf Course, Damascus , 6 miles away

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