West Virginia whitewater - Keeney's Creek, Fayette County

Fayette county, to New River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS V+     0.75 miles
  The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Oak Hill, as you can see on the road map further down. The to New River section of Keeney's Creek in Fayette County is 0.75 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class V+ section. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in West Virginia are often more forgiving than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The campgrounds
    here at Keeney's Creek are pretty good. The to New River stretch is the only paddling stretch along Keeney's Creek. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The beautiful scenery
of West Virginia and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. This stretch is very short so no need to bring snacks.

Briefly about the general area:
A large amount of rainfall falls at Keeney's Creek; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain, and the driest month of the year is February.
The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Keeneys Rapids, and don't leave Keeney's Creek without first paying a visit to Dudleys Dip Rapids. For the duration of the warm days of summer at Keeney's Creek highs are
 
regularly in the 80's while overnight lows are regularly in the 60's. All through the wintertime the highs are typically in the 40's, and night lows all through the wintertime for Keeney's Creek tend to be in the 20's.

Keeney's Creek, to New River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: V+
Length: 0.75 miles
Average Gradient: 600 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.03459
Longitude: -81.01281

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.0372
Longitude: -81.02971

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Current weather conditions at Keeney's Creek, West Virginia
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Local climate location: LONDON LOCKS 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Comfort Inn New River, Oak Hill
6 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...

Quality Inn New River Gorge, Fayetteville
7 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...

Holiday Inn OAK HILL-NEW RIVER GORGE, Oak Hill
9 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 ...



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Keeney's Creek.
 Whitewater Near Keeney's Creek:
Manns Creek, Fayette County , 3 miles away, Class V+ - 3.6 miles long (Confluence with Glade Creek to Confluence with New River)
New River, -blank- County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 7 miles long (Thurmond to Cunard)
New River, Fayette County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 6.5 miles long (Cunard to Fayette Station)
Manns Creek, Fayette County , 5 miles away, Class V+ - 1.7 miles long (Babcock State Park to confluence with Glade Creek)
Glade Creek - Manns Creek Tributary, Fayette County , 5 miles away, Class V+ - 1.9 miles long (Babcock State Park to confluence with Manns Creek)
Mill Creek - New River Tributary, Fayette County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Hopewell Road bridge to Ansted)
Arbuckle Creek, Fayette County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.7 miles long (Oak Hill to New)
Mill Creek - New River Tributary, Fayette County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Ansted to confluence of New River)
Dunloup Creek, Fayette County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Harvey to New River at Thurmond)
Glade Creek - Meadow River Tributary, Fayette County , 8 miles away, Class III-V - 2 miles long (County 60/12 bridge to Meadow River confluence)
 Ski Areas Near Keeney's Creek:
Winterplace, West Virginia , 25 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 75 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 80 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Keeney's Creek:
Comfort Inn New River, Oak Hill , 6 miles away
Quality Inn New River Gorge, Fayetteville , 7 miles away
Holiday Inn OAK HILL-NEW RIVER GORGE, Oak Hill , 9 miles away
Days Inn of Mount Hope, Mount Hope , 16 miles away
Sleep Inn Beaver, Beaver , 16 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Keeney's Creek:
Cooter's Cabins and Campin, Fayetteville, 2 miles away
New River Gorge Campground, Fayetteville, 2 miles away
Rivers Whitewater Rafting Resort, Lansing, 4 miles away
 Trails Near Keeney's Creek:
Carnifex Trail, Nicholas County , 11 miles away
Way Back Trail, Nicholas County , 15 miles away
 National Parks Near Keeney's Creek:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 12 miles away
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 12 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Keeney's Creek:
Bridge Haven Golf Club, Fayetteville , 6 miles away

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