West Virginia whitewater - Deer Creek, Pocahontas County Pocahontas county, Confluence with North Fork of Deer Creek to confluence with Greenbrier River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     5.4 miles   This stretch of Deer Creek is 5.4 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of West Virginia and the water flowing gracefully down Deer Creek will make you feel great. The Confluence with North Fork of Deer Creek to confluence with Greenbrier River section is the only paddling section along Deer Creek. 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 quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. A good     workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: Summertime highs at Deer Creek commonly tend to be in the 70's with nighttime lows in the 50's. Throughout the wintertime the highs are mostly in the 30's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Deer Creek temperatures drop to the 10's. There are brilliant sites to explore along the Little   Mountain Trail. Going for a hike on the Peters Mountain Trail is always a brilliant adventure, and Deer Creek Valley is a magnificent site to spend some time. Much rain falls at Deer Creek; the month of July is the wettest with most of the rain, and February is the month with the least moisture. Deer Creek, Confluence with North Fork of Deer Creek to confluence with Greenbrier River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 5.4 miles Average Gradient: 25 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.41833 Longitude: -79.85695 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.38944 Longitude: -79.91973 Paddler input for Deer Creek, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Deer Creek, West Virginia Local climate location: PICKENS 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Elkins Super 8 Motel, Elkins 25 miles away The Super 8 Motel is located off of Route 219 in Elkins, WV and is approximately three miles from Randolph County Airport. Local attractions include Monongahela National Forest, approximately five mil... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ELKINS, Elkins 28 miles away Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express in Elkins, West Virginia. This new 69 room property is located minutes off of Rt. 33/250, near the heart of historic downtown Elkins, home of Davis and Elkins Colleg... Elkins-Days Inn, Elkins 29 miles away The Days Inn Elkins, an award winning facility, offers superior and affordable accommodations with clean, comfortable rooms and quality service. We offer Business Place rooms, Honeymoon Suites, Kitch...   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Deer Creek, West Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Deer 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 Staunton-Waynesboro, Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Staunton-Waynesboro, Virginia, the metro area neareast to Deer Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Deer Creek.   Whitewater Near Deer Creek: Greenbrier River, Pocahontas County , 2 miles away, Class I-II - 8.3 miles long (Hosterman to Cass) Greenbrier River, Pocahontas County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 10 miles long (Cass to Clover Lick) Greenbrier River, Pocahontas County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 7.7 miles long (Durbin to Hosterman) Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Pocahontas / Randolph County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 17.4 miles long (Spruce to US Route 250) Greenbrier River, Pocahontas County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 8.7 miles long (Clover Lick to Laurel Run) Greenbrier River - West Fork, Pocahontas County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 7.9 miles long (Burner to confluence of East Fork at Durbin) Greenbrier River - East Fork, Pocahontas County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 8.9 miles long (Island Campground to confluence with West Fork at Durbin) Little River, Pocahontas County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 3 miles long (FS 17 to Burner) Tygart Valley River, Randolph County , 14 miles away, Class II+ - 6 miles long (Valley Head to US 219) Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Pochantas / Randolph County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 11 miles long (US Route 250 to MCamp Groundee Run)   Ski Areas Near Deer Creek: Snowshoe, West Virginia , 7 miles away, 1500 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 24 miles away, 700 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 46 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 48 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 70 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 72 miles away, 610 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 78 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 81 miles away, 500 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 96 miles away, 603 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 97 miles away, 750 vertical feet   Hotels Near Deer Creek: Elkins Super 8 Motel, Elkins , 25 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ELKINS, Elkins , 28 miles away Elkins-Days Inn, Elkins , 29 miles away Holiday Inn Express Covington, Virginia, Covington , 34 miles away Best Western Mountain View, Covington , 34 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Deer Creek: Whittaker Campground, Cass, 2 miles away Seven Mile Campground, Pocahontas County, 6 miles away Bird Run Campground, Pocahontas County, 8 miles away   Trails Near Deer Creek: Peters Mountain Trail, Pocahontas County , 1 miles away Little Mountain Trail, Pocahontas County , 5 miles away Hill Top Trail, Pocahontas County , 6 miles away Scarlet Oak Trail, Pocahontas County , 6 miles away Paddy Knob Trail, Pocahontas County , 9 miles away   National Parks Near Deer Creek: Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 68 miles away