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 starting location is a reasonable drive from Beckley, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This section of Big Coal River - Clear Fork in Raleigh County is 9.4 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. This stretch has has enough mileage, you can easily run it on an afternoon. The scenic beauty of Raleigh County and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, 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. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. Getting some good exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. Briefly about the general area: During the summer months here at Big Coal River - Clear Fork, high temperatures usually get into the 80's. Once the sun is down it drops down to the 60's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 40's; after   the sun is down through the winter temperatures at Big Coal River - Clear Fork drop into the 20's. Bear Hollow is a good site to pop by close by. Big Coal River - Clear Fork is a wet site that gets lots of precipitation; throughout July this area sees the most rain, and the driest month of the year is January. 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 Paddler input for Big Coal River - Clear Fork, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Coal River - Clear Fork, West Virginia 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 The Holiday Inn Hotel and Suites Beckley is located in Beckley, WV. The Beckley hotel is close to golf, whitewater rafting, hiking, biking, snow skiing, state parks, and outdoor dramas. The Beckley ho... Country Inn And 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 .4 miles. Enjoy complimentary conti... Days Inn of Mount Hope, Mount Hope 14 miles away The Days Inn Mount Hope will provide you with the comforts of home. Whether traveling on business or leisure you will find ideal accommodations. Free Wireless Internet Access, Free Continental Breakfa...   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. 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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 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 Ski Beech, North Carolina , 101 miles away, 830 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 101 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 102 miles away, 619 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 103 miles away, 1200 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 105 miles away, 700 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 133 miles away, 700 vertical feet Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 140 miles away, 600 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 148 miles away, 850 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Coal River - Clear Fork: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites BECKLEY, Beckley , 14 miles away Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Beckley, Beckley , 14 miles away Days Inn of Mount Hope, Mount Hope , 14 miles away Comfort Inn Beckley, Beckley , 14 miles away Park Inn And Suites 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   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   Lakes Near Big Coal River - Clear Fork