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 to New River stretch of Keeney's Creek is 0.75 miles long and it is classified as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in West Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The scenic beauty of Fayette County and the water flowing gracefully down Keeney's Creek attract people from near and far. The starting point is not too far from Oak Hill, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Keeney's     Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the to New River stretch is the only one. The campgrounds here at Keeney's Creek are pretty good. There are nice comfortable hotels here, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. This is a very short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. Briefly about the general area: Keeneys Rapids is an inspiring place to stop at while here, and don't leave Keeney's Creek without first paying a visit to Dudleys Dip Rapids. For the duration of the days of summer highs here at Keeney's Creek reach the   80's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 60's. During the winter highs are in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Keeney's Creek are in the 20's. The high level of rainfall makes Keeney's Creek a rather wet place; throughout the month of July you get the most rain around here, and the driest of the months is February. 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 Paddler input for Keeney's Creek, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Keeney's Creek, West Virginia Local climate location: LONDON LOCKS 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. New River Inn, 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, Fayetteville 7 miles away The Quality Inn New River is minutes from the New River Gorge Bridge and outdoor recreational activities like golfing, hunting, fishing, rock climbing and white water rafting at New River Gorge Nation... Holiday Inn Oakhill/New River Gorge, Wv, 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 ...   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Keeney's Creek, West Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Keeney's 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 Keeney's Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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 Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 111 miles away, 365 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 116 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 117 miles away, 619 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 119 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 122 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 125 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 141 miles away, 610 vertical feet   Hotels Near Keeney's Creek: White Water Inn, Fayetteville , 3 miles away Woodcrest, Fayetteville , 3 miles away Opossum Creek Retreat, Lansing , 4 miles away Vanishing Creek Cabins, Lansing , 4 miles away Mill Creek Cabins, Lansing , 4 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 Passages To Adventure Campground, Fayetteville, 6 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   Lakes Near Keeney's Creek