West Virginia whitewater - Deckers Creek, Monongalia County
Monongalia
county,
Preston County line to West Virginia 7 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-IV+(V+) 5.8 miles
It is by far the most dangerous run in WV and one of the riskiest in the country. Be aware! Says Sam
Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. This stretch of Deckers Creek in Monongalia County is 5.8 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-IV+(V+) section. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Morgantown, please print out a copy of the road map further
down the page so you won’t get lost. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The scenic beauty of West Virginia and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. There are many good
hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Preston County line to West Virginia 7 stretch is one of them. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more.
Briefly about the general area: Mayfield Spring is an inspiring location to stop by while here, and Deckers Creek is a spot with many visitors from Morgantown. A typical amount of rain falls here at Deckers Creek;
July is the month that gets the most rain, and February on the other hand is the driest. At Deckers Creek during the warm days of summer highs are in the 80's. Summer nighttime lows fall down to the 50's. All through the winter highs are in the 30's, and nighttime lows in the 10's for Deckers Creek. A short tour to Frank Corbin Spring is always worthwhile.
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