West Virginia whitewater - Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Raleigh County Raleigh county, Fairdale to Arnett section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     8.5 miles   If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so better not forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The Fairdale to Arnett stretch of Big Coal River - Marsh Fork in Raleigh County is 8.5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. If you're coming from Beckley it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on     that. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for that. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Fairdale to Arnett section is just one of many. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The wonderful West Virginia scenery and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the days of summer at Big Coal River - Marsh Fork highs are usually in the 80's while overnight lows are mostly in the 60's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally   in the 40's, and overnight lows at Big Coal River - Marsh Fork throughout the winter typically sink into the 20's. A good deal of precipitation falls at Big Coal River - Marsh Fork; the wettest month of the year is generally July, that's the one that rains the most, and January on the other hand is the driest. Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Fairdale to Arnett road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 8.5 miles Average Gradient: 60 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.78398 Longitude: -81.38308 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.81999 Longitude: -81.42389 Paddler input for Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, West Virginia Local climate location: MADISON 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites BECKLEY, Beckley 13 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 13 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... Comfort Inn Beckley, Beckley 13 miles away Free high-speed Internet access and free Comfort Sunshine Breakfast. Microwave and refrigerators, irons, ironing boards and voice mail in all rooms....   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 - Marsh Fork.   Whitewater Near Big Coal River - Marsh Fork: Sandlick Creek, Raleigh County , 1 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 , 4 miles away, Class II+ - 6.3 miles long (Arnett to Dry Creek) Peachtree Creek, Raleigh County , 6 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 , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.2 miles long (Dry Creek to Sundial) Big Coal River - Clear Fork, Raleigh County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 9.4 miles long (Clear Creek to Ameagle) Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Raleigh County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 9 miles long (Sundial to Whitesville) Big Coal River - Clear Fork, Raleigh County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 7.1 miles long (Ameagle to Whitesville) Paint Creek, Fayette County , 12 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.6 miles long (Laurel Grove Church to Mossy) Paint Creek, Fayette County , 12 miles away, Class II-III+ - 4.1 miles long (Mossy to Westerly) Paint Creek, Fayette/ Kanawha County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.4 miles long (Westerly to Burnwell)   Ski Areas Near Big Coal River - Marsh Fork: Winterplace, West Virginia , 22 miles away, 603 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 91 miles away, 365 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 94 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 95 miles away, 619 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 96 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 104 miles away, 1500 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 106 miles away, 700 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 127 miles away, 700 vertical feet Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 143 miles away, 600 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 152 miles away, 850 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Coal River - Marsh Fork: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites BECKLEY, Beckley , 13 miles away Country Inn And Suites By Carlson Beckley, Beckley , 13 miles away Comfort Inn Beckley, Beckley , 13 miles away Park Inn And Suites Beckley, Beckley , 13 miles away Super 8 Motel - Beckley, Beckley , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Coal River - Marsh Fork: Lake Stephens, Surveyor, 4 miles away Lake Stephens Campground, Beckley, 9 miles away Mountain State Travel and Trl Pr, Glen Morgan, 19 miles away   National Parks Near Big Coal River - Marsh Fork: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 18 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 18 miles away   Lakes Near Big Coal River - Marsh Fork