West Virginia whitewater - Big Beaver Creek, Nicholas County Nicholas county, Craigsville to Gauley River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V+     4.5 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The wonderful Nicholas County scenery and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good     length for a morning trip. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. The Craigsville to Gauley River stretch of Big Beaver Creek in West Virginia is 4.5 miles long and is a class IV-V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: For the period of the warm days of summer, highs generally are in the 80's at Big Beaver Creek while nighttime lows are generally in the 60's. Highs all through the winter are typically in the 40's; after the sun is down during the wintertime temperatures at Big Beaver Creek dip into the 20's. Big Beaver Creek gets lots of water; through the month of July you get the most rain around here while January is the month with the least amount of precipitation.   Big Beaver Creek, Craigsville to Gauley River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V+ Length: 4.5 miles Average Gradient: 75 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.32788 Longitude: -80.66525 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.30149 Longitude: -80.71551 Paddler input for Big Beaver Creek, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Beaver Creek, West Virginia Local climate location: GASSAWAY 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Hampton Inn Summersville, Summersville 9 miles away The Hampton Inn Summersville hotel in West Virginia is located off US Route 19. Summersville area attractions include golf tennis whitewater rafting Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine Hawks Nest State Park... Comfort Inn Summersville, Summersville 10 miles away Free Wifi in all rooms and public areas. Exercise room and racquetball courts. Free deluxe Continental Breakfast. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Beaver Creek.   Whitewater Near Big Beaver Creek: Gauley River, Nicholas County , 1 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 8.4 miles long (Curtin Bridge to confluence with Big Beaver Creek) Panther Creek, Nicholas County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.3 miles long (Confluence with Jim's Branch to confluence with Gauley River) Gauley River, Webster/Nicholas County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 9.8 miles long (Camden-0n-Gauley to Curtin Bridge) Cherry River, Nicholas County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 9 miles long (Watergate Inn to Gauley River) Cranberry River, Nicholas County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Big Rock Camping Area to Gauley River) Hominy Creek, Nicholas County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 12 miles long (Hominy Falls to Mt. Nebo) Laurel Creek - Cherry Tributary, Nicholas County , 9 miles away, Class III+(V) - 5.3 miles long (Jetsville to Fenwick) Muddlety Creek, Nicholas County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.5 miles long (West Virginia 41 to Summersville Lake) Gauley River, Webster County , 10 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 10.5 miles long (Donaldson to Camden-on-Gauley) Birch River, Webster/Nicholas County , 12 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 8.8 miles long (Boggs to Birch River)   Ski Areas Near Big Beaver Creek: Winterplace, West Virginia , 49 miles away, 603 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 49 miles away, 1500 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 60 miles away, 700 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 95 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 98 miles away, 1000 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Beaver Creek: Hampton Inn Summersville, Summersville , 9 miles away Comfort Inn Summersville, Summersville , 10 miles away Sleep Inn Summersville, Summersville , 10 miles away Super 8 Summersville, Summersville , 10 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Charleston North (Elkview), Elkview , 10 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Beaver Creek: Summersville Music Park Campground, Summersville, 5 miles away Camp Caesar, Cowen, 11 miles away Big Rock Campground, Nicholas County, 12 miles away   Trails Near Big Beaver Creek: Perry Ridge Trail, Nicholas County , 8 miles away Harris Siding Trail, Nicholas County , 8 miles away Hinkle Branch Trail, Nicholas County , 10 miles away Cranberry Ridge Trail, Webster County , 13 miles away Adkin Rockhouse Trail, Webster County , 13 miles away   National Parks Near Big Beaver Creek: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 39 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 39 miles away