West Virginia whitewater - Potomac River - South Branch, Grant County

Grant county, Big Bend Campground to US220 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II(III)     16 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. The wonderful West Virginia scenery and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This stretch of Potomac River - South Branch is 16 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II(III) section by American Whitewater. The campgrounds here at Potomac River - South Branch are pretty good. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this
    is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your camp stove. The Big Bend Campground to US220 section is one of many paddling sections
in this river system. 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:
There's wonderful hiking along the Loop Trail, and the North Fork Mountain Trail offers hiking at its best.
During the days of summer at Potomac River - South Branch highs are usually in the 70's with night lows in the 50's. The cold days of the wintertime come with highs in the 30's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Potomac River - South Branch
 
drop into the 10's. Potomac River - South Branch commonly gets a great deal of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is July, and the driest of the months is October.

Potomac River - South Branch, Big Bend Campground to US220 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II(III)
Length: 16 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.8907
Longitude: -79.24241

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 38.98789
Longitude: -79.12391

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Local climate location: CANAAN VALLEY 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Potomac River - South Branch.
 Whitewater Near Potomac River - South Branch:
Lunice Creek, Grant County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 7.3 miles long (West Virginia 42 to US220)
Potomac River - North Fork of South Branch, Pendelton/Grant County , 7 miles away, Class I-III - 9.6 miles long (Seneca Rocks to Head of Hopeville Canyon)
Potomac River - South Branch, Pendleton/ Grant County , 7 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 9 miles long (US 220 to Big Bend Campground)
Lunice Creek - North Fork, Grant County , 9 miles away, Class I-III - 6 miles long (Confluence of Shell Run to confluence of North Fork and South Fork)
Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, Hardy County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 12.2 miles long (Milam bridge to confluence of Shooks Run)
Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, Pendleton/ Hardy County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV - 12.1 miles long (Fort Seybert to Milam)
Potomac River - South Branch, Grant/ Hardy County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 18.8 miles long (US 220 South of Petersburg to US 220 North of Moorefield)
Potomac River - South Branch, Pendleton County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Ruddle to US 220)
Red Creek, Tucker County , 14 miles away, Class V+ - 7.2 miles long (Red Creek Recreation Area to North Branch Bridge)
Potomac River - South Fork of the South Branch, Hardy County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 12.2 miles long (Confluence of Shooks Run to Confluence of South Branch)
 Ski Areas Near Potomac River - South Branch:
Timberline, West Virginia , 16 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 17 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 30 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 35 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 41 miles away, 1110 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 57 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 59 miles away, 754 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 60 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 62 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 66 miles away, 940 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Potomac River - South Branch:
Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis , 22 miles away
Crimson Inn, Bridgewater , 33 miles away
Hampton Inn Harrisonburg University, Harrisonburg , 34 miles away
Red Carpet Inn Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg , 34 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Harrisonburg, VA, Harrisonburg , 34 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Potomac River - South Branch:
Smoke Hole Campground, Pendleton County, 8 miles away
Red Creek Campground, Tucker County, 10 miles away
Riverside Cabins and RV Park, Moorefield, 16 miles away
 Trails Near Potomac River - South Branch:
Loop Trail, Grant County , 5 miles away
North Fork Mountain Trail, Grant County , 5 miles away
Redman Trail, Grant County , 6 miles away
South Branch Trail, Pendleton County , 8 miles away
Red Creek Trail, Tucker County , 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Potomac River - South Branch:
Shenandoah National Park, Luray - VA , 53 miles away

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