West Virginia whitewater - New River, Summers/ Fayette County Summers/ Fayette county, Sandstone to McCreery section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     15 miles   The wonderful Summers/ Fayette County scenery and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia are easier than the national norm, so keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The starting point is not too far from Oak Hill, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The Sandstone to McCreery section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. The Sandstone to McCreery stretch of New River is 15 miles long and is a class     I-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at New River during the months of summer are in the 80's, and the night is fairly cooler of course, mostly in the 50's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 30's while New River overnight low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 10's. New River regularly gets lots of precipitation; the wettest month of the year is frequently July, that's the one that rains the most, and February meanwhile is the driest month.   New River, Sandstone to McCreery road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 15 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.769 Longitude: -80.8921 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.84888 Longitude: -81.09259 Paddler input for New River, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at New River, West Virginia Local climate location: OAK HILL 14 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. The Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels 7 miles away 203-room Resort spread among 4000+ acres, offers world-class amenities and adventures in wild, wonderful West Virginia. The Resort offers luxurious accommodations, gourmet cuisine, and a year-round of... Sleep Inn Beaver, Beaver 9 miles away Sleep Inn Beaver, WV is in the heart of the Appalachian Mountains, conveniently located off I-64, exit 125/125-B. We're the perfect choice for whatever activity brings you to southern West Virginia. G... Beckley East Microtel Inn / Suites, Beckley 12 miles away The Microtel Inn And Suites Beckley East is a high quality, 100 percent smoke free, discount hotel in Beckley, West Virginia. We are near the Raleigh County Conference Center, Raleigh County Memorial ...   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on New River, West Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on New River, 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 New River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near New River.   Whitewater Near New River: Glade Creek - New River Tributary, Raleigh County , 3 miles away, Class IV - 5.5 miles long (Confluence with Pinch Creek to confluence with New River) Pinch Creek - Glade Creek Tributary, Raleigh County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.2 miles long (Pluto to confluence with Glade Creek) Fall Branch, Raleigh County , 5 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.5 miles long (ATV trail to River Road on New River above Sandstone falls) Glade Creek - New River Tributary, Raleigh County , 6 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Beckley Water Supply Reservoir to confluence with Pinch Creek) Meadow Creek, Fayette Summers County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.7 miles long (Meadow Bridge to Meadow Creek) New River, Fayette/Raleigh County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 15 miles long (McCreery to Thurmond) New River, Summers/ Fayette/ Raleigh County , 9 miles away, Class I-III(IV) - 11 miles long (Bluestone Dam to Sandstone) Piney Creek, Raleigh County , 9 miles away, Class III-V - 12 miles long (Beckley to McCreery) Madams Creek, Summers County , 9 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 2 miles long (Madams Creek Road to New River) Lick Creek, Summers County , 10 miles away, Class II-V - 5.8 miles long (Green Sulphur Springs to confluence of New River)   Ski Areas Near New River: Winterplace, West Virginia , 14 miles away, 603 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 77 miles away, 1500 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 78 miles away, 700 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 101 miles away, 365 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 107 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 108 miles away, 619 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 109 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 126 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 129 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 142 miles away, 1003 vertical feet   Hotels Near New River: The Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels , 7 miles away Sleep Inn Beaver, Beaver , 9 miles away Beckley East Microtel Inn / Suites, Beckley , 12 miles away Red Carpet Inn Beckley, Beckley , 12 miles away New River Inn, Oak Hill , 12 miles away   Camp Grounds Near New River: Mountain State Travel and Trl Pr, Glen Morgan, 9 miles away Babcock State Park, Clifftop, 11 miles away Bass Lake Park, Hinton, 12 miles away   National Parks Near New River: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 13 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 13 miles away   Golf Courses Near New River: Beaver Creek Golf Club, Beaver , 6 miles away Grandview Country Club, Beaver , 7 miles away