Virginia whitewater - Johns Creek, Craig County Craig county, Route 311 bridge to New Castle section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV(V)     5.5 miles   AW advises to stay off this creek till the land owner issue is resolved. thanks! Says Va. Boaters The beautiful scenery of Virginia and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. This section of Johns Creek in Craig County is 5.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV(V) section. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good rivers for that around here. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There are some good sections to paddle in this river     system, the Route 311 bridge to New Castle section is one of them. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. Briefly about the general area: A great spot near Johns Creek is Penny Hollow, and Lovers Leap is a good place to check out while in the vicinity. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Johns Creek; Potts Arm Trail is a tremendous local trail It's always fine to have a look at Meadow Creek Falls. This river has   so much to offer. The Cove Trail offers hiking at its best. Johns Creek gets a normal amount of precipitation; during July this area sees the most rain while February is generally the driest month. During the months of summer highs here at Johns Creek reach the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Johns Creek. Johns Creek, Route 311 bridge to New Castle road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV(V) Length: 5.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.5063 Longitude: -80.1832 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.5054 Longitude: -80.1067 Paddler input for Johns Creek, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Johns Creek, Virginia Local climate location: WHITE SULPHUR SPRINGS 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Holiday Inn Salem, Salem 12 miles away The Holiday Inn Salem hotel is Salem, Virginia®s exclusive full service hotel. 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Outdoors Recreation Near Roanoke, Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Roanoke, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Johns Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Johns Creek.   Whitewater Near Johns Creek: Craig Creek, Craig County , 3 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Old Route 311 bridge to New Castle) Barbours Creek, Craig County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Route 611 to Craig Creek) Potts Creek, Craig/ Alleghany County , 9 miles away, Class I-IV - 32.5 miles long (Route 311 to Route 18) Johns Creek, Craig County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 21 miles long (Route 632 bridge to Route 311 bridge) Dunlap Creek, Alleghany County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 26.5 miles long (Route 603 8.0 miles to Crows) Dunlap Creek, Alleghany County , 14 miles away, Class I-IV - 18.5 miles long (Crows to Jackson River) Ogle Creek, Alleghany County , 17 miles away, Class II-III - 5.7 miles long (Route 661 to Dunlap Creek) Roanoke River - South Fork, Bedford/ Campbell County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Shawsville to Roanoke River) Roanoke River - North Fork, Bedford/ Campbell County , 19 miles away, Class I-III - 14 miles long (Route 603 to Roanoke River) Roaring Run, Botetourt County , 20 miles away, Class V+ - 1.2 miles long (County line to Recreation Area)   Ski Areas Near Johns Creek: The Homestead, Virginia , 31 miles away, 700 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 51 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 68 miles away, 603 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 86 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 96 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 99 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 108 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 119 miles away, 500 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 125 miles away, 610 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 128 miles away, 365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Johns Creek: Holiday Inn Salem, Salem , 12 miles away Econo Lodge Salem, Salem , 12 miles away Super 8 Motel - Salem, Salem , 12 miles away Quality Inn Salem, Salem , 12 miles away Comfort Suites Salem, Salem , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Johns Creek: Fenwick Mines Campground, Craig County, 7 miles away The Pines Campground, Craig County, 7 miles away Steel Bridge Campground, Craig County, 7 miles away   Trails Near Johns Creek: Potts Arm Trail, Craig County , 4 miles away Cove Trail, Craig County , 4 miles away North Mountain Trail, Craig County , 7 miles away Fenwick Nature Trail, Craig County , 7 miles away Trout Creek Appalachian Trail, Craig County , 7 miles away   National Parks Near Johns Creek: Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 34 miles away