West Virginia whitewater - Muddy Creek, Preston County Preston county, Orr to Route 26 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     11.5 miles   The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The nature scenery of Preston County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. The campgrounds here at Muddy Creek are pretty good. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. The starting location is a short drive from Morgantown, if you're not familiar with the     area there's a road map further down the page. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The Orr to Route 26 section of Muddy Creek in West Virginia is 11.5 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Briefly about the general area: Muddy Creek is a good location of normal precipitation; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily July, that's the one that rains the most, and February meanwhile is the driest month. Summertime highs at Muddy Creek   mostly tend to be in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 60's. Highs during the winter are typically in the 30's while Muddy Creek night low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 20's. Muddy Creek, Orr to Route 26 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 11.5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.54999 Longitude: -79.53334 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.54999 Longitude: -79.65001 Paddler input for Muddy Creek, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Muddy Creek, West Virginia Local climate location: MORGANTOWN FAA AP 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Wisp Resort, Mchenry 15 miles away For information on lodging/ski packages/golf packages, please call the Wisp directly at 800-462-9477. The Wisp Mountain Resort Hotel and Conference Center in beautiful Deep Creek Lake, Maryland, has... Comfort Inn At Deep Creek Lake, Mchenry 16 miles away 1/2 mile from Deep Creek Lake and Marsh Hill-Wisp ski area. Local shops and restaurants nearby. Located among numerous state parks. FREE Deluxe Continental Breakfast. Hotel has 4 floors. No elevator o... Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa, Morgantown 20 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...   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Muddy Creek, West Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Muddy 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 Morgantown, West Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Morgantown, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Muddy Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Muddy Creek.   Whitewater Near Muddy Creek: Daugherty Run, Preston County , 3 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (Co. Road 3-12 to Cheat River) Muddy Creek, Preston County , 4 miles away, Class IV - 2.5 miles long (West Virginia 26 to Cheat River) Elsey Run, Preston County , 4 miles away, Class V+ - 3.4 miles long (from county road to Cheat River) Beaver Creek, Preston County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.1 miles long (CR 11/1 to confluence with Little Sandy Creek) Little Sandy Creek, Preston County , 5 miles away, Class II - 9.3 miles long (Rt. 68 to Route 26) Green's Run, Preston County , 5 miles away, Class III - 2.2 miles long (CR 52 to Cheat River) Saltlick Creek, Preston County , 7 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Amblersburg to Rowlesburg) Little Sandy Creek, Preston County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.35 miles long (Rt 26 to Big Sandy Creek) Cheat River, Preston County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 10.5 miles long (Albright to Jenkinsburg Bridge) Big Sandy Creek, Preston County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.8 miles long (Bruceton Mills to Rockville)   Ski Areas Near Muddy Creek: Wisp, Maryland , 16 miles away, 700 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 30 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 31 miles away, 850 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 32 miles away, 754 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 36 miles away, 610 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 44 miles away, 940 vertical feet Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 50 miles away, 180 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 66 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 69 miles away, 500 vertical feet Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 82 miles away, 1072 vertical feet   Hotels Near Muddy Creek: Wisp Resort, Mchenry , 15 miles away Comfort Inn At Deep Creek Lake, Mchenry , 16 miles away Lakeview Golf Resort & Spa, Morgantown , 20 miles away Holiday Inn Express MORGANTOWN, Morgantown , 22 miles away Super 8 Morgantown, Morgantown , 22 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Muddy Creek: Albright Campground, Albright, 3 miles away Pine Hill Campground, Bruceton Mills, 4 miles away Alyeska-Big Bear Lake, Bruceton Mills, 5 miles away   Trails Near Muddy Creek: Mile Trail, Fayette County , 17 miles away Great Gorge Trail, Fayette County , 18 miles away