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   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. This section of New River is 15 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-III section of whitewater. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so why not pack your camp stove too. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The natural beauty of West Virginia and the water flowing gracefully down New River will make you feel great. Whether you're     whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Oak Hill, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the summer months, highs typically are in the 80's at New River, and through summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are typically in the 30's; night lows during the winter for New River tend to be in the 10's. New River usually gets a great deal of rain; the month with most of the rain is July, 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... Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels 7 miles away The Resort at Glade Springs is nestled in the Mountains of West Virginia just minutes from Beckley and an hour from Charleston. A casual cafe/elegant special occasion dining/bountiful buffets/ and a l... 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...   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   Hotels Near New River: The Resort at Glade Springs, Daniels , 7 miles away 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   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