West Virginia whitewater - Elk Creek, Harrison County Harrison county, CR 20/19 bridge to Stonewood Exit of I-79 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     4.6 miles   This section of Elk Creek in Harrison County is 4.6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-II section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in West Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. This is a pretty decent length section, suitable for an afternoon trip. There's camping available near Elk Creek. The scenic beauty of Harrison County and     the cool fresh water will make you feel great. Lodging is available near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: During the months of summer at Elk Creek temperatures are frequently in the 80's with nighttime lows in the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 30's; night lows all through the wintertime for Elk Creek tend to be in the 10's. Elk Creek ordinarily gets lots of rainfall; July is when you get the most rain here; February is the month with the least moisture.   QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 4.6 miles Average Gradient: 20 fpm    Paddler input for Elk Creek, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Elk Creek, West Virginia Local climate location: CLARKSBURG 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Hilton Garden Inn Clarksburg, Clarksburg 4 miles away The Hilton Garden Inn Clarksburg hotel is nestled in the Appalachian Valley in Clarksburg West Virginia near Bridgeport. The Hilton Garden Inn is conveniently located off of scenic I-79 within walking... Sleep Inn Bridgeport, Bridgeport 4 miles away FBI Center 3 miles. NASA Center 12 miles. Eat and Park 1 mile. Salem University and Fairmont College 17 miles. Meadowbrook Mall 2 miles. Eastpoint Plaza 1/2 mile. Several restaurants nearby. Please do... Days Inn & Suites Bridgeport - Clarksburg, Bridgeport 4 miles away The Days Inn & Suites Bridgeport/Clarksburg offers FREE Deluxe Continental Breakfast, a Heated Indoor Pool, FREE WIFI, FREE Local Phone Calls, a Guest Laundry Room and a Business Center. Our hotel off...   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Elk Creek, West Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Elk 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 Clarksburg, West Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Clarksburg, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Elk Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Elk Creek.   Ski Areas Near Elk Creek: Snowshoe, West Virginia , 52 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 64 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 66 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 69 miles away, 700 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 76 miles away, 180 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 77 miles away, 700 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 82 miles away, 754 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 86 miles away, 610 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 94 miles away, 940 vertical feet   Hotels Near Elk Creek: Hilton Garden Inn Clarksburg, Clarksburg , 4 miles away Sleep Inn Bridgeport, Bridgeport , 4 miles away Days Inn & Suites Bridgeport - Clarksburg, Bridgeport , 4 miles away Holiday Inn CLARKSBURG-BRIDGEPORT, Bridgeport , 4 miles away Knights Inn Bridgeport, Bridgeport , 4 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Elk Creek: Tygart Lake State Park, Grafton, 11 miles away Tygart River Camping Area, Grafton, 13 miles away Prickett's Creek Campground, Fairmont, 13 miles away