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   The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The nature scenery of Grant County and the playfulness of the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This section of Potomac River - South Branch in Grant County is 16 miles long and is a class I-II(III) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great     campgrounds nearby. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Big Bend Campground to US220 stretch is just one of many. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of places for that. Briefly about the general area: For the period of the summer months at Potomac River - South Branch temperatures are generally in the 70's while overnight lows are ordinarily in the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 30's; all through the dark hours in the wintertime at Potomac River - South Branch temperatures descend to the 10's.   Potomac River - South Branch is a quite wet place frequently with a lot of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is frequently July, that's the one that rains the most, and October on the other hand is the driest. Going for a hike on the Loop Trail is always a good adventure; there are great places to explore along the North Fork Mountain Trail. 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 Paddler input for Potomac River - South Branch, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Potomac River - South Branch, West Virginia Local climate location: CANAAN VALLEY 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Canaan Valley Resort and Conf Ctr, Davis 22 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,... Red Carpet Inn Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg 34 miles away Belle Meade Red Carpet Inn is within minutes from JMU, Eastern Mannonite University, and Bridge Water College. Delicious meals from many restaurants in the city at short distance from our property. Co... Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Harrisonburg, VA, Harrisonburg 34 miles away Our completely non smoking property features indoor heated pool with spa. All of our rooms include refrigerators and microwaves. We are only a few miles away from James Madison University....   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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, 610 vertical feet Massanutten, Virginia , 41 miles away, 1100 vertical feet Wintergreen, Virginia , 57 miles away, 1003 vertical feet Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 59 miles away, 750 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 Red Carpet Inn Harrisonburg, Harrisonburg , 34 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Harrisonburg, VA, Harrisonburg , 34 miles away Valley Suites and Extended Stay, Harrisonburg , 34 miles away Holiday Inn Express Harrisonburg, Virginia, 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