West Virginia whitewater - Sandlick Creek, Raleigh County Raleigh county, Dameron to confluence with Marsh Fork of Big Coal River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     3.6 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia are easier than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Beckley, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The nature scenery of Raleigh County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. The Dameron to confluence with Marsh Fork of Big Coal River section is the only paddling section along Sandlick Creek.     Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. 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. This is a bit of a short stretch so no need to bring snacks. The Dameron to confluence with Marsh Fork of Big Coal River stretch of Sandlick Creek in Raleigh County is 3.6 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: During the months of summer, highs typically are in the 80's at Sandlick Creek. For the period of the moonlight hours it's ordinarily   in the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 40's; overnight lows in the 20's for Sandlick Creek. The high level of rain makes Sandlick Creek a pretty wet spot; July is when you get the most rain here, and January is when it's the driest. Sandlick Creek, Dameron to confluence with Marsh Fork of Big Coal River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 3.6 miles Average Gradient: 50 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.82611 Longitude: -81.37111 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 37.8211 Longitude: -81.42278 Paddler input for Sandlick Creek, West Virginia: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Sandlick Creek, West Virginia Local climate location: MADISON 12 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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... Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Beckley, Beckley 12 miles away Country Inn & Suites Beckley is the only hotel in the area with swim thru indoor/outdoor pool. The pool and whirlpool are open year round. Closest hotel to Tamarack 0.4 miles. Enjoy complimentary Cont... Microtel Inn Beckley, Beckley 12 miles away Microtel Inn and Suites Beckley, WV. Enjoy a Quality Hotel Room at a Discount Hotel Price. Enjoy consistency, quality, reasonable prices and great service each time you stay with Microtel Inns and Sui...   All West Virginia Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in West Virginia. Books about whitewater paddling on Sandlick Creek, West Virginia List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Sandlick Creek, 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 Beckley, West Virginia Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Beckley, West Virginia, the metro area neareast to Sandlick Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Sandlick Creek.   Whitewater Near Sandlick Creek: Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Raleigh County , 1 miles away, Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Fairdale to Arnett) Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Raleigh County , 4 miles away, Class II+ - 6.3 miles long (Arnett to Dry Creek) Big Coal River - Clear Fork, Raleigh County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 9.4 miles long (Clear Creek to Ameagle) Peachtree Creek, Raleigh County , 6 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 1.4 miles long (Pineknob to confluence of Marsh Fork of Big Coal River) Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Raleigh County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.2 miles long (Dry Creek to Sundial) Big Coal River - Clear Fork, Raleigh County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 7.1 miles long (Ameagle to Whitesville) Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Raleigh County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 9 miles long (Sundial to Whitesville) Paint Creek, Fayette County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV - 4.6 miles long (Laurel Grove Church to Mossy) Paint Creek, Fayette County , 11 miles away, Class II-III+ - 4.1 miles long (Mossy to Westerly) Paint Creek, Fayette/ Kanawha County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.4 miles long (Westerly to Burnwell)   Ski Areas Near Sandlick Creek: Winterplace, West Virginia , 23 miles away, 603 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 92 miles away, 365 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 95 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 97 miles away, 619 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 98 miles away, 1200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Sandlick Creek: 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 Comfort Inn Beckley, Beckley , 12 miles away Park Inn And Suites Beckley, Beckley , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Sandlick Creek: Lake Stephens, Surveyor, 4 miles away Lake Stephens Campground, Beckley, 9 miles away Twin Falls Resort State Park, Mullens, 11 miles away   National Parks Near Sandlick Creek: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 17 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 17 miles away