West Virginia whitewater - Elk River, Randolph/Webster County Randolph/Webster county, Elk Springs to Bergoo section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III+(IV)     11.8 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Elk Springs to Bergoo section is just one of them. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. If you have the time you can make this a two     day trip, so why not pack your camp stove too. The Elk Springs to Bergoo stretch of Elk River in West Virginia is 11.8 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III+(IV) section by American Whitewater. The wonderful West Virginia scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: During the summer months highs here at Elk River get into the 80's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's; overnight lows in the 20's for Elk River. While you're here at Elk River you can take a hike along the Lick Branch Trail, and on a nice day you can take a hike along the   Hanging Rock Trail. Elk River gets lots of water; July is the month that gets the most rain; the driest month of the year is February. Elk River, Elk Springs to Bergoo road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III+(IV) Length: 11.8 miles Average Gradient: 40 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.15111 Longitude: -80.53667 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 38.48722 Longitude: -80.30028 Paddler input for Elk River, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Elk River, West Virginia Local climate location: GASSAWAY 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Days Hotel Sutton Flatwoods, Sutton 27 miles away Days Hotel 5 Sunbursts and Chairmans Award for Excellence. Consistently among the top ten Days Hotels in the world, our AWARD WINNING Flatwoods Days Hotel boasts 200 spacious rooms designed for comfo... Relax Inn Lewisburg, Staunton 27 miles away The Relax Inn in historic Lewisburg is designed to make each guest feel at home by providing ultimate comfort and convenience. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Elk River.   Whitewater Near Elk River: Williams River, Pocahontas/Webster County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 10 miles long (Three Forks of Williams to Gauley River) Cranberry River, Pocahontas/Webster County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Cranberry Recreation Area to Big Rock) Cranberry River, Pocahontas/Webster County , 5 miles away, Class II-V - 15 miles long (Above Cranberry Rec Area to Cranberry Rec Area) Little Kanawha River - Right Fork, Upshur Webster Lewis Braxton County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 6.6 miles long (Cleveland to confluence with Little Kanawha River) Gauley River, Webster County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 8.3 miles long (Confluence with Turkey Fork to Bolair) Elk River, Pocahontas/Randolph County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 10.4 miles long (Slatyfork to Elk Springs) Gauley River, Webster County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Bolair to Donaldson) Cherry River - North Fork, Nicholas/Greenbrier County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 13 miles long (Third West Virginia 39 and 55 Bridge to Richwood) Cherry River - South Fork, Nicholas/Greenbrier County , 8 miles away, Class II-III+ - 6 miles long (Beech Lick Run to Richwood) Williams River, Pocahontas/Webster County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 11 miles long (Tea Creek to Three Forks of Williams)   Ski Areas Near Elk River: Snowshoe, West Virginia , 30 miles away, 1500 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 43 miles away, 700 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 62 miles away, 603 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 78 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 81 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 99 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Elk River: Days Hotel Sutton Flatwoods, Sutton , 27 miles away Relax Inn Lewisburg, Staunton , 27 miles away Super 8 Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 27 miles away Hampton Inn Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 27 miles away Quality Inn Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 27 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Elk River: Cranberry Campground, Webster County, 2 miles away Summit Lake Campground, Greenbrier County, 4 miles away Big Rock Campground, Nicholas County, 7 miles away   Trails Near Elk River: Lick Branch Trail, Webster County , 1 miles away Hanging Rock Trail, Webster County , 2 miles away Little Fork Trail, Webster County , 3 miles away Snakeden Trail, Webster County , 4 miles away Pocahontas Trail, Webster County , 4 miles away   National Parks Near Elk River: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 56 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 56 miles away   Lakes Near Elk River