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 Craigsville to Gauley River stretch of Big Beaver Creek in Nicholas County is 4.5 miles long and it is classified as a class IV-V+ section by American Whitewater. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon.     Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. The natural beauty of Nicholas County and the playfulness of the water beats anything. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. There are no other stretches to paddle along Big Beaver Creek than the Craigsville to Gauley River stretch. 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: High temperatures at Big Beaver Creek through the months of summer are in the 80's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's; after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Big Beaver Creek   plunge into the 20's. A good deal of precipitation falls at Big Beaver Creek; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain; the driest month of the year is January. 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. Comfort Inn Summersville, Summersville 10 miles away Free Wifi in all rooms and public areas. Exercise room and racquetball courts. Free deluxe Continental Breakfast. Restaurant's and shopping within walking distance. Seasonal outdoor heated pool. Wal-... Sleep Inn Summersville, Summersville 10 miles away Free high speed wireless Internet in all rooms and public areas. Free 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 Wisp, Maryland , 114 miles away, 610 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 123 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 134 miles away, 750 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 134 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 134 miles away, 180 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Beaver Creek: Comfort Inn Summersville, Summersville , 10 miles away Sleep Inn Summersville, Summersville , 10 miles away Summersville Super 8 Motel, Summersville , 10 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Charleston North (Elkview), Elkview , 10 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Summersville, Wv, Summersville , 11 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