West Virginia whitewater - Otter Creek, Tucker County Tucker county, Big Springs Gap to Cheat River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     2.6 miles   The nature scenery of West Virginia and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. This is a pretty short section so better bring some good walking shoes. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Big Springs Gap to Cheat River section is one of them. Some people prefer whitewater     rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. The Big Springs Gap to Cheat River stretch of Otter Creek in West Virginia is 2.6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV section. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. Briefly about the general area: Near Otter Creek you come across the Green Mountain Trail which is a wonderful hiking trail, and going for a hike on the Big Springs Gap Trail is always a brilliant adventure. Otter Creek frequently gets lots of rainfall; the month with most of the rain is July;   February meanwhile is the driest month. During the days of summer highs here at Otter Creek get into the 80's; the overnight is slightly chillier of course, mostly in the 50's. Daytime highs all through the wintertime are in the 30's; nighttime lows at Otter Creek during the winter usually descend into the 10's. Otter Creek, Big Springs Gap to Cheat River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV Length: 2.6 miles Average Gradient: 85 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.0414 Longitude: -79.65081 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 39.04249 Longitude: -79.6084 Paddler input for Otter Creek, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Otter Creek, West Virginia Local climate location: BELINGTON 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis 12 miles away Canaan Valley Resort and Conference Center is four-season resort offering ski, snowboarding, tubing, cross-country skiing and ice-skating in the winter and golf, geocaching, Eurogbunge, climbing wall,... 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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 Otter Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Otter Creek.   Whitewater Near Otter Creek: Roaring Creek, Preston County , 2 miles away, Class IV - 6.1 miles long (County Road 3-12 to Cheat River) Otter Creek, Randolph / Tucker County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 9 miles long (to Big Spring Gap) Cheat River - Black Fork, Tucker County , 3 miles away, Class II - 4 miles long (Confluence of Blackwater River and Dry Fork at Hendricks to confluence of Shavers Fork) Cheat River - Dry Fork, Randolph/ Tucker County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 12 miles long (Jenningston to Hendricks) Blackwater River, Tucker County , 4 miles away, Class III-V - 7 miles long (North Fork Confluence to Hendricks) Red Run, Tucker County , 5 miles away, Class V+ - 4 miles long (Ford at FS 13 road to confluence of Dry Fork) Cheat River - Glady Fork, Randolph Tucker County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 8.9 miles long (CR 12 bridge Close to Sully to confluence of Dry Fork Close to Gladwin) Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Randolph Tucker County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 15.9 miles long (Bridge crossing Shavers Fork Close to Little Black Fork to Parsons) Cheat River - Glady Fork, Randolph County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 9.9 miles long (US 33 Bridge to CR 12 bridge Close to Sully) Cheat River - Laurel Fork, Randolph/ Tucker County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 13 miles long (US 33 Bridge to Cheat River Dry Fork)   Ski Areas Near Otter Creek: Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 14 miles away, 850 vertical feet Timberline, West Virginia , 16 miles away, 1000 vertical feet Wisp, Maryland , 33 miles away, 610 vertical feet Snowshoe, West Virginia , 42 miles away, 1500 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 57 miles away, 750 vertical feet The Homestead, Virginia , 60 miles away, 700 vertical feet Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 60 miles away, 610 vertical feet Bryce Resort, Virginia , 61 miles away, 500 vertical feet The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 68 miles away, 940 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 69 miles away, 1100 vertical feet   Hotels Near Otter Creek: Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis , 12 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites ELKINS, Elkins , 16 miles away Elkins-Days Inn, Elkins , 17 miles away Elkins Super 8 Motel, Elkins , 19 miles away Wisp Resort, Mchenry , 33 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Otter Creek: Five River Campgrounds, Parsons, 5 miles away Revelle Campgrounds, Bowden, 9 miles away Alpine Shores Campground, Bowden, 9 miles away   Trails Near Otter Creek: Green Mountain Trail, Tucker County , 1 miles away Big Springs Gap Trail, Tucker County , 2 miles away Bennet Rock Trail, Tucker County , 2 miles away Otter Creek Trail, Randolph County , 3 miles away Moore Run Trail, Randolph County , 3 miles away   Golf Courses Near Otter Creek: Golf Holly Meadows Golf Course, Parsons , 5 miles away