Virginia whitewater - Russell Fork, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Dickenson County Dickenson county, Virginia 611 to Garden Hole Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III+     3 miles   The Virginia 611 to Garden Hole Road section of Russell Fork in Virginia is 3 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III+ section by American Whitewater. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. This is a short paddling stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. There are a few other     sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. The beautiful Cumberland Plateau Mountains scenery is an added bonus. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Virginia are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The wonderful Dickenson County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Russell Fork. During the moonlight hours it's ordinarily in the 60's. High temperatures throughout the wintertime are normally in the 40's, and   during the dark hours in the wintertime at Russell Fork temperatures fall to the 20's. So much fun stuff in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains, just phenomenal. You are near Skegg Hole since you're here at Russell Fork. Much precipitation falls at Russell Fork; May is the month that gets the most rain; the driest month is October. Cold Spring is an inspiring place to pop by while you're here; if you're interested in cool geologic features try The Breaks. Russell Fork, Virginia 611 to Garden Hole Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III+ Length: 3 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.24501 Longitude: -82.32389 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.27058 Longitude: -82.30341 Paddler input for Russell Fork, Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Russell Fork, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Virginia Local climate location: WILLIAMSON 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Russell Fork.   Whitewater Near Russell Fork: Russell Fork, Dickenson County , 1 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 3.8 miles long (Garden Hole Road to Kentucky takeout) Pound River, Dickenson County , 2 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 2 miles long (Route 739 to Route 611) Grassy Creek, Dickenson County , 2 miles away, Class IV+ - 2 miles long (Breaks to Russell Fork) Russell Fork, Pike County , 3 miles away, Class II(III) - 2 miles long (Gorge takeout to Elkhorn City) Prater Creek, Dickenson County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 7.5 miles long (Prater to Haysi) Pound River, Wise/ Dickenson County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 8.5 miles long (Route 624 to Pound Fishing Access) Clinch River, Scott/Russell County , 22 miles away, Class I - 18 miles long (St. Paul to Dungannon) Guest River, Wise/ Scott County , 23 miles away, Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Rt. 72 to Clinch River) Little Stony River - Ramey Fork, Wise/Scott County , 23 miles away, Class V+ - 3.5 miles long (Ramey Fork to Hanging Rock) Little Stony Creek, Scott County , 25 miles away, Class V+ - 3 miles long (Little Stony Falls to Hanging Rock)   Ski Areas Near Russell Fork: Ski Beech, North Carolina , 66 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 70 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 70 miles away, 619 vertical feet Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 73 miles away, 700 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 75 miles away, 365 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 84 miles away, 603 vertical feet   Hotels Near Russell Fork: Comfort Inn Grundy, Grundy , 15 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites PIKEVILLE, Pikeville , 18 miles away Brookshire Inn Pikeville, Pikeville , 19 miles away Super 8 South Williamson/Goody Area, Goody , 22 miles away Best Western Of Wise, Wise , 25 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Russell Fork: Breaks Interstate Park, Breaks, 3 miles away   Trails Near Russell Fork: Pine Mountain Trail, Letcher County , 17 miles away