West Virginia whitewater - Sleepy Creek, Morgan County

Morgan county, CR 13 to CR 9 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II(III)     12.3 miles
  The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Hagerstown-Martinsburg, as you can see on the road map further down. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. The wonderful West Virginia scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Sleepy Creek attract people from near and far. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. No shortage
    of good hotels, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the CR 13 to CR 9 section is one of them. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions
for lots of people. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This stretch of Sleepy Creek is 12.3 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II(III) section. If you hurry you can run this stretch in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so go ahead and pack your sleeping bag.

Briefly about the general area:
A normal amount of rainfall falls here at Sleepy Creek; the month with most of the rain is May, and February is when it's the driest.
During the summertime at Sleepy Creek temperatures are mostly in the 80's
 
while night lows are usually in the 60's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 30's with winter lows in the 10's overnight here at Sleepy Creek.

Sleepy Creek, CR 13 to CR 9 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II(III)
Length: 12.3 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.56679
Longitude: -78.2262

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.6388
Longitude: -78.1168

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Current weather conditions at Sleepy Creek, West Virginia
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Local climate location: HANCOCK FRUIT LAB 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Berkeley Springs Cottage Rentals, Berkeley Springs
4 miles away
Berkeley Springs Cottage Rentals offers a variety of lodging choices. We offer 1 to 8 bedroom cabins in the surrounding areas of Berkeley Springs, West Virginia to include riverfront, mountainside, s...

Best Western Berkeley Springs Inn, Berkeley Springs
5 miles away
This charming Berkeley Springs, West Virginia hotel offers beautiful mountain views and a complimentary continental breakfast every morning. Experience true West Virginia hospitality and comfortable...

Super 8 Motel Hancock Md, Hancock
5 miles away
The Super 8 Motel in Hancock, MD is centrally located at the intersection of I-68, I-70 and SR 522. There are so many things to do, you'll need more then one night. Enjoy Whitetail Resort for skiing...



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Sleepy Creek.
 Whitewater Near Sleepy Creek:
Sleepy Creek - Meadow Branch, Berkeley/ Morgan County , 3 miles away, Class II-V - 9.9 miles long (Sleepy Creek Dam to CR9)
Sleepy Creek, Morgan County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 7.7 miles long (CR 9 to Potomac confluence)
Back Creek, Berkeley County , 12 miles away, Class II(III) - 8 miles long (West Virginia 9 to McCoy's Ferry)
Sideling Hill Creek, Allegany / Washington County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 27 miles long (Sr 2011 to Potomac river)
Big Cove Creek, Fulton County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 12 miles long (T379 to Licking Creek)
Back Creek - Potomac Tributary, Frederick County , 17 miles away, Class I - 12 miles long (Route 50 to Dehaven)
Fifteen Mile Creek, Allegany County , 17 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 9.5 miles long (US Route 40 to Potomac River)
Cacapon River, Hampshire County , 22 miles away, Class II - 12.6 miles long (US 50 at Capon Bridge to West Virginia 127 Bridge)
Back Creek - Potomac Tributary, Frederick County , 24 miles away, Class II-III - 6 miles long (Route 704 bridge to Route 50)
Licking Creek, Fulton County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Knobsville to US Route 30)
 Ski Areas Near Sleepy Creek:
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 46 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 56 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 59 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 68 miles away, 520 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 75 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 76 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 79 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 81 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 82 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 90 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Sleepy Creek:
Berkeley Springs Cottage Rentals, Berkeley Springs , 4 miles away
Best Western Berkeley Springs Inn, Berkeley Springs , 5 miles away
Super 8 Motel Hancock Md, Hancock , 5 miles away
Coolfont Resort, Berkeley Springs , 7 miles away
Martinsburg-Days Inn, Martinsburg , 15 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Sleepy Creek:
Coolfont Resort, Berkeley Springs, 4 miles away
Tri-lake Park, Berkeley Springs, 4 miles away
Little Tonoloway Campground, Washington County, 5 miles away
 Trails Near Sleepy Creek:
Big Flat Trail, Fulton County , 15 miles away
Old Romney Grade, Hampshire County , 16 miles away
Packers Path, Fulton County , 18 miles away
Barton Trail, Fulton County , 18 miles away
Silas Trail, Bedford County , 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Sleepy Creek:
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA , 30 miles away
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Harpers Ferry - WV , 30 miles away

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