West Virginia whitewater - Dunloup Creek, Fayette County Fayette county, Harvey to New River at Thurmond section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     6 miles   The natural beauty of Fayette County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often more forgiving than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The Harvey to New River at Thurmond section of Dunloup Creek in Fayette County is 6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV section. The campgrounds here at Dunloup Creek are pretty good. The     starting location is a reasonable drive from Oak Hill, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. No shortage of good hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. Dunloup Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling sections, the Harvey to New River at Thurmond section is the only one. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Briefly about the general area: The high level of precipitation makes Dunloup Creek a relatively wet place; during July this area sees the most rain while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. High temperatures at Dunloup   Creek during the summertime months are in the 80's, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. Daytime highs through the wintertime are in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Dunloup Creek. Bluestone National Scenic River is a brilliant local destination here at Dunloup Creek, and if you're going to from Oak Hill, you won't be the only one. Dunloup Creek, Harvey to New River at Thurmond road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 6 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.9318 Longitude: -81.139 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.9542 Longitude: -81.07811 Paddler input for Dunloup Creek, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Dunloup Creek, West Virginia Local climate location: LONDON LOCKS 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. New River Inn, Oak Hill 2 miles away Renovated second quarter of 2008. Located only 4 miles from New River Gorge and whitewater rafting companies, and just minutes from the western hemiphere's largest steel arch bridge in beautiful Fayet... Holiday Inn Oakhill/New River Gorge, Wv, Oak Hill 3 miles away The Holiday Inn Hotel Oak Hill New River Gorge Home of the Western Hemispheres Largest Steel Arch Bridge is located in beautiful Fayette County- The heart of Southern West Virginia- within minutes of ... Quality Inn New River, Fayetteville 6 miles away Free Internet in all rooms. Deluxe Continental Breakfast. Pet Friendly. Just minutes from the famous New River Gorge Bridge whitewater rafting and rock climbing. Beautiful scenery and many state park...   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Dunloup Creek, West Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Dunloup 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 Oak Hill, West Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Oak Hill, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Dunloup Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Dunloup Creek.   Whitewater Near Dunloup Creek: Arbuckle Creek, Fayette County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.7 miles long (Oak Hill to New) New River, Fayette/Raleigh County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 15 miles long (McCreery to Thurmond) New River, -blank- County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 7 miles long (Thurmond to Cunard) New River, Fayette County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 6.5 miles long (Cunard to Fayette Station) Piney Creek, Raleigh County , 8 miles away, Class III-V - 12 miles long (Beckley to McCreery) Keeney's Creek, Fayette County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 0.75 miles long (to New River) Manns Creek, Fayette County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 3.6 miles long (Confluence with Glade Creek to Confluence with New River) Laurel Creek - New River Tributary, Fayette County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 1.5 miles long (Beckwith to Cotton Hill) Mill Creek - New River Tributary, Fayette County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Hopewell Road bridge to Ansted) Glade Creek - New River Tributary, Raleigh County , 10 miles away, Class IV - 5.5 miles long (Confluence with Pinch Creek to confluence with New River)   Ski Areas Near Dunloup Creek: Winterplace, West Virginia , 19 miles away, 603 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 82 miles away, 1500 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 86 miles away, 700 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 104 miles away, 365 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 109 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 110 miles away, 619 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 111 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 130 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 132 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 145 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Dunloup Creek: New River Inn, Oak Hill , 2 miles away Holiday Inn Oakhill/New River Gorge, Wv, Oak Hill , 3 miles away Quality Inn New River, Fayetteville , 6 miles away Days Inn of Mount Hope, Mount Hope , 8 miles away Sleep Inn Beaver, Beaver , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Dunloup Creek: ACE Adventure Center, Minden, 2 miles away Appalachian Wildwaters Campground, Oak Hill, 3 miles away Canyon Rim Ranch, Fayetteville, 5 miles away   Trails Near Dunloup Creek: Carnifex Trail, Nicholas County , 18 miles away   National Parks Near Dunloup Creek: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 4 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 4 miles away