West Virginia whitewater - Big Coal River - Clear Fork, Raleigh County

Raleigh county, Clear Creek to Ameagle section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     9.4 miles
  The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Beckley, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The nature scenery of Raleigh County and the water flowing gracefully down Big Coal River - Clear Fork will make you feel great. This stretch of Big Coal River - Clear Fork in West Virginia is 9.4 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places.
    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. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Clear Creek to Ameagle section is just one
of many. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
All the water falling down from the sky makes Big Coal River - Clear Fork a wet spot; the month with most of the rain is July, and January is when it's the driest. Since you're here at Big Coal River - Clear Fork why not stop at Bear Hollow.
Through the warm
 
days of summer at Big Coal River - Clear Fork temperatures are frequently in the 80's; all through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. For the period of the winter highs are in the 40's while Big Coal River - Clear Fork night low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 20's.

Big Coal River - Clear Fork, Clear Creek to Ameagle road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 9.4 miles
Average Gradient: 50 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.91611
Longitude: -81.34501

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.95111
Longitude: -81.43834

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Current weather conditions at Big Coal River - Clear Fork, West Virginia
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Local climate location: MADISON 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites BECKLEY, Beckley
14 miles away
Our Beckley WV Hotel Welcomes you to a WV Vacation Paradise Discover the wild beauty and storied history of southern West Virginia when you stay at the smoke free Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Beckl...

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Beckley, Beckley
14 miles away
Country Inn & Suites Beckley is the only hotel in the area with swim thru indoor/outdoor pool. The pool and whirlpool are open year round. Closest hotel to Tamarack 0.4 miles. Enjoy complimentary Cont...

Microtel Inn Beckley, Beckley
14 miles away
Microtel Inn and Suites Beckley, WV. Enjoy a Quality Hotel Room at a Discount Hotel Price. Enjoy consistency, quality, reasonable prices and great service each time you stay with Microtel Inns and Sui...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Beckley, West Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Beckley, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Big Coal River - Clear Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Big Coal River - Clear Fork.
 Whitewater Near Big Coal River - Clear Fork:
Paint Creek, Fayette County , 5 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.6 miles long (Laurel Grove Church to Mossy)
Paint Creek, Fayette/ Kanawha County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.4 miles long (Westerly to Burnwell)
Sandlick Creek, Raleigh County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 3.6 miles long (Dameron to confluence with Marsh Fork of Big Coal River)
Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Raleigh County , 6 miles away, Class II+ - 6.3 miles long (Arnett to Dry Creek)
Big Coal River - Clear Fork, Raleigh County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 7.1 miles long (Ameagle to Whitesville)
Paint Creek, Fayette County , 7 miles away, Class II-III+ - 4.1 miles long (Mossy to Westerly)
Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Raleigh County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Fairdale to Arnett)
Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Raleigh County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.2 miles long (Dry Creek to Sundial)
Peachtree Creek, Raleigh County , 8 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 1.4 miles long (Pineknob to confluence of Marsh Fork of Big Coal River)
Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Raleigh County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 9 miles long (Sundial to Whitesville)
 Ski Areas Near Big Coal River - Clear Fork:
Winterplace, West Virginia , 26 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 98 miles away, 365 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Big Coal River - Clear Fork:
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites BECKLEY, Beckley , 14 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Beckley, Beckley , 14 miles away
Microtel Inn Beckley, Beckley , 14 miles away
Days Inn of Mount Hope, Mount Hope , 14 miles away
Comfort Inn Beckley, Beckley , 14 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Big Coal River - Clear Fork:
Lake Stephens, Surveyor, 10 miles away
Lake Stephens Campground, Beckley, 11 miles away
Plum Orchard Lake, Scarbro, 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Big Coal River - Clear Fork:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 16 miles away
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 16 miles away

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