West Virginia whitewater - Paint Creek, Fayette County

Fayette county, Mossy to Westerly section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III+     4.1 miles
  If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside West Virginia you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Beckley, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. There are a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. You might
    have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers.
There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This stretch is mid length, good for a one day paddling trip. The natural beauty of Fayette County and the water flowing gracefully down Paint Creek attract people from near and far.

Briefly about the general area:
Big Hollow is a splendid place to explore. For the period of the summertime months at Paint Creek temperatures are regularly in the 80's while night lows are frequently in the 60's. Throughout the wintertime highs are mostly in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows
 
in the 20's to Paint Creek.
The high level of rain makes Paint Creek a rather wet spot; the month with most of the rain is July, and the driest month is October.

Paint Creek, Mossy to Westerly road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III+
Length: 4.1 miles
Average Gradient: 60 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.9746
Longitude: -81.28331

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 37.99219
Longitude: -81.32081

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Current weather conditions at Paint Creek, West Virginia
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Local climate location: LONDON LOCKS 9 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Days Inn of Mount Hope, Mount Hope
10 miles away
The Days Inn Mount Hope will provide you with the comforts of home. Whether traveling on business or leisure you will find ideal accommodations. Free Wireless Internet Access, Free Continental Breakfa...

Holiday Inn OAK HILL-NEW RIVER GORGE, Oak Hill
11 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 ...

Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites BECKLEY, Beckley
12 miles away
Our Beckley WV Hotel Welcomes you to a WV Vacation Paradise Discover the wild beauty and storied history of southern West Virginia when you stay at the smoke free Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites in Beckl...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Beckley, West Virginia
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Beckley, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Paint Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Paint Creek.
 Whitewater Near Paint Creek:
Paint Creek, Fayette County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.6 miles long (Laurel Grove Church to Mossy)
Paint Creek, Fayette/ Kanawha County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.4 miles long (Westerly to Burnwell)
Armstrong Creek - Powellton Fork, Fayette County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 3.2 miles long (McDunn to Powellton)
Big Coal River - Clear Fork, Raleigh County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 9.4 miles long (Clear Creek to Ameagle)
Armstrong Creek, Fayette County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 4.1 miles long (Powellton to Kimberly)
Loop Creek, Fayette County , 8 miles away, Class II-III(V) - 9.3 miles long (North Page to Deepwater)
Sandlick Creek, Raleigh County , 11 miles away, Class II-III - 3.6 miles long (Dameron to confluence with Marsh Fork of Big Coal River)
Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Raleigh County , 12 miles away, Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Fairdale to Arnett)
Laurel Creek - New River Tributary, Fayette County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 1.5 miles long (Beckwith to Cotton Hill)
New River, Fayette County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 6 miles long (Hawks Nest Dam to Gauley Bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Paint Creek:
Winterplace, West Virginia , 24 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 94 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 99 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Paint Creek:
Days Inn of Mount Hope, Mount Hope , 10 miles away
Holiday Inn OAK HILL-NEW RIVER GORGE, Oak Hill , 11 miles away
Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites BECKLEY, Beckley , 12 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Beckley, Beckley , 12 miles away
Microtel Inn Beckley, Beckley , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Paint Creek:
Plum Orchard Lake, Scarbro, 8 miles away
Alpine Adventures, Bradley, 10 miles away
Lake Stephens Campground, Beckley, 11 miles away
 National Parks Near Paint Creek:
Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 11 miles away
Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 11 miles away

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