West Virginia whitewater - Fields Creek, Preston County

Preston county, West of Browns Mill to confluence of Three Fork Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     3.6 miles
  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. This section of Fields Creek in West Virginia is 3.6 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-IV section. There's camping available near Fields Creek. The nature scenery of Preston County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. This is a somewhat short section so no need to bring
    snacks. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. Fields Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the West of Browns Mill to confluence of Three Fork Creek stretch is the only one.

Briefly about the general area:
An average
amount of rainfall falls at Fields Creek; the month with most of the rain is July while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
Summertime highs at Fields Creek commonly tend to be in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 30's; nighttime lows at Fields Creek all through the wintertime generally sink into the 10's.
 

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 3.6 miles
Average Gradient: 100 fpm
  

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Current weather conditions at Fields Creek, West Virginia
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Local climate location: MORGANTOWN L AND D 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa, Morgantown
10 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...

Holiday Inn Express MORGANTOWN, Morgantown
10 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
10 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, ...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Morgantown, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Fields Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Fields Creek.
 Ski Areas Near Fields Creek:
Wisp, Maryland , 31 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 37 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 38 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 45 miles away, 754 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 49 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 52 miles away, 180 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 57 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 59 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 81 miles away, 500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 82 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Fields Creek:
Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa, Morgantown , 10 miles away
Holiday Inn Express MORGANTOWN, Morgantown , 10 miles away
Super 8 Morgantown, Morgantown , 10 miles away
SpringHill Suites Morgantown, Morgantown , 10 miles away
Ramada Conference Center Morgantown, WV, Morgantown , 11 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Fields Creek:
Cannon Hill Campground, Rowlesburg, 13 miles away
Albright Campground, Albright, 13 miles away
Pine Hill Campground, Bruceton Mills, 15 miles away
 Lakes Near Fields Creek

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