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. Deckers Creek, Preston County line to West Virginia 7 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-IV+(V+) Length: 5.8 miles Average Gradient: 80 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.56729 Longitude: -79.8333 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.6076 Longitude: -79.89321 Paddler input for Deckers Creek, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Deckers Creek, West Virginia Local climate location: WAYNESBURG 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Holiday Inn Express MORGANTOWN, Morgantown 4 miles away Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Hotel Morgantown. We are a 68 room hotel that features many amenities such as a complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, indoor pool, spa and exercise facility al... Super 8 Morgantown, Morgantown 4 miles away The Super 8 Motel Morgantown, WV is conveniently located off Interstate 68, five miles from West Virginia University. Additional area attractions include Mountaineer Mall, the Monongalia Arts Center, ... Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa, Morgantown 4 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...   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Deckers Creek, West Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Deckers Creek, 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 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.       These outdoors activities are available near Deckers Creek.   Whitewater Near Deckers Creek: Deckers Creek, Preston County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V - 1 miles long (Masontown to Preston County line) Clay Run, Monongalia County , 4 miles away, Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Junction with Quarry Run to Cheat Lake) Deckers Creek, Monongalia County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Rt. 7 to Monongahela) Cheat River, Preston/Monongalia County , 6 miles away, Class III - 10 miles long (Jenkinsburg Bridge to Cheat Lake) Bull Run, Preston County , 7 miles away, Class V+ - 2.8 miles long (Bull Run to Cheat River) Big Sandy Creek, Preston County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 5.3 miles long (Rockville 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) Sovern Run, Preston County , 11 miles away, Class IV - 0.8 miles long (Co. Road 14-3 to Rockville) Whiteday Creek, Taylor Monongalia Marion County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 10.7 miles long (Confluence of Cherry Run to Monongahela River) Cheat River, Preston County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 10.5 miles long (Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Deckers Creek: Wisp, Maryland , 35 miles away, 700 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 43 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 43 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 45 miles away, 754 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 48 miles away, 180 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 49 miles away, 610 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 57 miles away, 940 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 63 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 86 miles away, 500 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 87 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Deckers Creek: Holiday Inn Express MORGANTOWN, Morgantown , 4 miles away Super 8 Morgantown, Morgantown , 4 miles away Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa, Morgantown , 4 miles away SpringHill Suites Morgantown, Morgantown , 5 miles away Ramada Conference Center Morgantown, WV, Morgantown , 6 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Deckers Creek: Albright Campground, Albright, 16 miles away Pinhill Campground, Hazelton, 17 miles away Mount Morris Campground, Mount Morris, 17 miles away   Trails Near Deckers Creek: Mile Trail, Fayette County , 19 miles away   Golf Courses Near Deckers Creek: Paradise Lake Golf Course, Morgantown , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Deckers Creek