West Virginia whitewater - Sleepy Creek, Morgan County

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

 

CLASS I-II     7.7 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia are easier than the national norm, so keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. If you're coming from Hagerstown-Martinsburg it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. The campgrounds here at Sleepy Creek are pretty good. The natural beauty of West Virginia and the cool fresh water are reasons enough to come here
    and paddle. The CR 9 to Potomac confluence stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room
before you come because it is a very popular destination. The CR 9 to Potomac confluence section of Sleepy Creek in West Virginia is 7.7 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, you can easily run it on an afternoon.

Briefly about the general area:
Michael Farm Spring is always fun to check out, and a glorious site is Swim Hollow.
Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Sleepy Creek with overnight lows in the 60's. The cold days of the winter
 
come with highs in the 30's with temperatures at Sleepy Creek dipping down into the 10's through winter nights. Sleepy Creek gets a typical amount of rain; May is the month that gets the most rain; the driest of the months is February.

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

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 7.7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.6388
Longitude: -78.1168

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 39.6706
Longitude: -78.08471

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Current weather conditions at Sleepy Creek, West Virginia
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Local climate location: HANCOCK FRUIT LAB 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Motel Hancock Md, Hancock
7 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...

Berkeley Springs Cottage Rentals, Berkeley Springs
9 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
10 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...



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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 , 4 miles away, Class II-V - 9.9 miles long (Sleepy Creek Dam to CR9)
Sleepy Creek, Morgan County , 6 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 12.3 miles long (CR 13 to CR 9)
Back Creek, Berkeley County , 8 miles away, Class II(III) - 8 miles long (West Virginia 9 to McCoy's Ferry)
Big Cove Creek, Fulton County , 9 miles away, Class I-III - 12 miles long (T379 to Licking Creek)
Sideling Hill Creek, Allegany / Washington County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 27 miles long (Sr 2011 to Potomac river)
Licking Creek, Fulton County , 19 miles away, Class I-II - 8 miles long (Knobsville to US Route 30)
Back Creek - Potomac Tributary, Frederick County , 21 miles away, Class I - 12 miles long (Route 50 to Dehaven)
Fifteen Mile Creek, Allegany County , 22 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 9.5 miles long (US Route 40 to Potomac River)
Sideling Hill Creek, Fulton / Huntingdon County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 20 miles long (Pennsylvania Route 915 to LR31009)
Antietam Creek, Washington County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Oak Bridge to Highway 68)
 Ski Areas Near Sleepy Creek:
Blue Knob, Pennsylvania , 46 miles away, 1072 vertical feet
Ski Liberty, Pennsylvania , 50 miles away, 650 vertical feet
Tussey Mountain, Pennsylvania , 64 miles away, 520 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 64 miles away, 500 vertical feet
The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 78 miles away, 940 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 81 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 83 miles away, 610 vertical feet
Ski Roundtop, Pennsylvania , 85 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 85 miles away, 750 vertical feet
Wisp, Maryland , 87 miles away, 610 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Sleepy Creek:
Super 8 Motel Hancock Md, Hancock , 7 miles away
Berkeley Springs Cottage Rentals, Berkeley Springs , 9 miles away
Best Western Berkeley Springs Inn, Berkeley Springs , 10 miles away
Coolfont Resort, Berkeley Springs , 12 miles away
Sleep Inn & Suites Clear Spring, Clear Spring , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Sleepy Creek:
Little Pool Campground, Washington County, 2 miles away
Little Tonoloway Campground, Washington County, 6 miles away
Indian Springs Kampgrounds, Big Pool, 7 miles away
 Trails Near Sleepy Creek:
Big Flat Trail, Fulton County , 16 miles away
Packers Path, Fulton County , 17 miles away
Barton Trail, Fulton County , 17 miles away
Pittman Trail, Fulton County , 18 miles away
Lincoln Trail, Franklin County , 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Sleepy Creek:
Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, McLean - VA , 28 miles away
Appalachian National Scenic Trail, Harpers Ferry - WV , 28 miles away

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