West Virginia whitewater - Bluestone, Mercer/Summers County Mercer/Summers county, Eads Mill to Bluestone State Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     21.3 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. This section of Bluestone in West Virginia is 21.3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. The Eads Mill to Bluestone State Park section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. You might have to settle for a hotel     a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. The nature scenery of Mercer/Summers County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. 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 rivers. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The put-in is not too far from Beckley, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Briefly about the general area: During the summertime months at Bluestone highs are frequently in the 70's while nighttime lows are usually in   the 60's. For the period of the winter highs are generally in the 30's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Bluestone. Bluestone gets a normal amount of precipitation; July is the wettest month with most rain, and October on the other hand is the driest. Bluestone, Eads Mill to Bluestone State Park road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 21.3 miles Average Gradient: 20 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.47873 Longitude: -81.07148 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.61527 Longitude: -80.93112 Paddler input for Bluestone, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Bluestone, West Virginia Local climate location: BECKLEY WSO AP 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Knights Inn Ghent, Ghent 9 miles away Welcome to the Knights Inn of Ghent, West Virginia. We offer our Guests these great amenities - Truck and RV Parking. Free Continental Breakfast. Remote Cable TV. Free Wireless High Speed Internet. F... Sleep Inn Princeton, Princeton 11 miles away Award winning Sleep Inn Princeton in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. Conveniently located off I-77 exit 9 in Princeton, WV. It is the perfect choice for whatever activity brings you to souther... The Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels 11 miles away 203-room Resort spread among 4000+ acres, offers world-class amenities and adventures in wild, wonderful West Virginia. The Resort offers luxurious accommodations, gourmet cuisine, and a year-round of...   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Bluestone, West Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Bluestone, West Virginia. Find a whitewater outfitter in West Virginia Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. 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 Bluestone. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Bluestone.   Whitewater Near Bluestone: Mountain Creek, Mercer County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.1 miles long (CR 4 bridge to Bluestone River) Little Bluestone River & Tributaries, Summers County , 3 miles away, Class II-III+ - 2.2 miles long (Cr 27 bridge to Bluestone River) Pipestem Creek, Summers County , 6 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3 miles long (Tom Honaker Road to Bluestone Lake) Brush Creek, Mercer County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 6.6 miles long (Confluence of Beaver Branch to confluence of Bluestone River) Camp Creek, Mercer County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 4.5 miles long (Camp Creek State Forest to Bluestone River) Madams Creek, Summers County , 9 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 2 miles long (Madams Creek Road to New River) Bluestone River, Mercer County , 10 miles away, Class I-III - 10.5 miles long (Spanishburg to Eads Mill) Pinch Creek - Glade Creek Tributary, Raleigh County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.2 miles long (Pluto to confluence with Glade Creek) Glade Creek - New River Tributary, Raleigh County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Beckley Water Supply Reservoir to confluence with Pinch Creek) New River, Mercer/ Monroe/ Summers/Giles County , 12 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 14.8 miles long (State line to Bull Falls Campground)   Ski Areas Near Bluestone: Winterplace, West Virginia , 9 miles away, 603 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 81 miles away, 700 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 85 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 88 miles away, 365 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 96 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 96 miles away, 619 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 98 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 135 miles away, 850 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 136 miles away, 700 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 138 miles away, 1000 vertical feet   Hotels Near Bluestone: Knights Inn Ghent, Ghent , 9 miles away Sleep Inn Princeton, Princeton , 11 miles away The Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels , 11 miles away SUPER 8 MOTEL - PRINCETON, Princeton , 11 miles away Holiday Inn Express PRINCETON/I-77, Princeton , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Bluestone: Pipestem Koa Kampground, Pipestem, 3 miles away Bass Lake Park, Hinton, 11 miles away Bluestone Country Store and Camp, Hinton, 11 miles away   Trails Near Bluestone: Hoof and Hill Trail, Giles County , 20 miles away Standing Branch Horse Trail, Giles County , 20 miles away   National Parks Near Bluestone: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 22 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 22 miles away   Lakes Near Bluestone