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 natural beauty of Craig County and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. If you're coming from Roanoke it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please     print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This section of Johns Creek is 5.5 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV(V) section by American Whitewater. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The campgrounds here at Johns Creek are pretty good. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. This is a pretty decent length section, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Briefly about the general area: While staying at Johns Creek you could always discover Penny Hollow; while you're here at Johns Creek, checking out Lovers Leap is a   must. Throughout the summertime at Johns Creek highs are frequently in the 80's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Throughout the wintertime highs are usually in the 30's; through the dark hours in the wintertime at Johns Creek temperatures fall to the 10's. This river is always fun. If the weather is tremendous here at Johns Creek, you can go for a hike along the Cove Trail. Johns Creek gets a normal amount of rain; during July this area sees the most rain; the driest month of the year is February. Going for a hike along the Potts Arm Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this area, and don't leave Johns Creek without first paying a visit to Meadow Creek Falls. 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. Our brand new facility is conveniently located just off Interstate-81 at Exit 137, in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mou... Econo Lodge Salem, Salem 12 miles away Welcome to the EconoLodge Salem. We are conveniently located off I-81 at Exit 137 within walking distance of several restaurants and many more within a few miles. Come and let us show you our warm hos... Super 8 Motel - Salem, Salem 12 miles away Super 8 Salem features Free High Speed Internet, HBO, Super Start Breakfast and easy access off I-81 at Exit #137. Nearby attractions include Blue Ridge Parkway, Dixie Caverns, Roanoke College, Roanok...   All Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Johns Creek, Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Johns Creek, 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 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 , 13 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