West Virginia whitewater - Deckers Creek, Preston County

Preston county, Masontown to Preston County line section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV-V     1 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in West Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The starting point is not too far from Morgantown, as you can see on the road map further down. The natural beauty of Preston County and the cool fresh water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This stretch of Deckers Creek is 1 miles long and it is classified as a class IV-V section by American Whitewater. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. You might be
    into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good rivers for that around here. 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. Getting some good exercise and just hanging
out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. This is a very short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times.

Briefly about the general area:
A short spree to Maiden Spring is always worthwhile; you'll meet a lot of people from Morgantown here. Summertime at Deckers Creek arrives with high temperatures in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 50's. All through the wintertime highs are mostly in the 30's, and nighttime lows at Deckers Creek throughout the wintertime
 
regularly descend into the 10's.
Mayfield Spring is an inspiring place to check out during your stay. The annual precipitation here at Deckers Creek is about average; the month with most of the rain is July, and the driest month is February.

Deckers Creek, Masontown to Preston County line road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV-V
Length: 1 miles
Average Gradient: 190 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.56359
Longitude: -79.8164

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.56729
Longitude: -79.8333

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Local climate location: WAYNESBURG 19 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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Lakeview Scanticon Golf Resort Spa & Conference Center, Morgantown
6 miles away
Find a retreat from your daily routine at the Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa which overlooks Cheat Lake in Morgantown, West Virginia. Beautifully appointed guest rooms create an air of peaceful relaxation...

Holiday Inn Express Morgantown, Wv, Morgantown
7 miles away
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Super 8 Motel - Morgantown, Morgantown
7 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Morgantown, West Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Morgantown, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Deckers Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Deckers Creek.
 Whitewater Near Deckers Creek:
Deckers Creek, Monongalia County , 3 miles away, Class I-IV+(V+) - 5.8 miles long (Preston County line to West Virginia 7)
Bull Run, Preston County , 4 miles away, Class V+ - 2.8 miles long (Bull Run to Cheat River)
Cheat River, Preston/Monongalia County , 4 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Jenkinsburg Bridge to Cheat Lake)
Clay Run, Monongalia County , 5 miles away, Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Junction with Quarry Run to Cheat Lake)
Big Sandy Creek, Preston County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.3 miles long (Rockville to Jenkinsburg Bridge)
Deckers Creek, Monongalia County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Rt. 7 to Monongahela)
Sovern Run, Preston County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 0.8 miles long (Co. Road 14-3 to Rockville)
Cheat River, Preston County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 10.5 miles long (Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge)
Three Fork Creek, Preston/ Taylor County , 10 miles away, Class I-IV - 12 miles long (Close to West Virginia 92 to Thornton)
Big Sandy Creek, Preston County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.8 miles long (Bruceton Mills to Rockville)
 Ski Areas Near Deckers Creek:
Wisp, Maryland , 32 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 40 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 41 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 44 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 47 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 49 miles away, 180 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 56 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 62 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 83 miles away, 500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 85 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Deckers Creek:
Lakeview Scanticon Golf Resort Spa & Conference Center, Morgantown , 6 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Morgantown, Wv, Morgantown , 7 miles away
Super 8 Motel - Morgantown, Morgantown , 7 miles away
Springhill Suites By Marriott Morgantown, Morgantown , 7 miles away
Ramada Inn, Morgantown , 9 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Deckers Creek:
Albright Campground, Albright, 13 miles away
Pinhill Campground, Hazelton, 14 miles away
Chestnut Ridge Regional Park and Campground, Bruceton Mills, 15 miles away
 Trails Near Deckers Creek:
Mile Trail, Fayette County , 18 miles away
 Lakes Near Deckers Creek

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