Alabama whitewater, Little River - West Fork Dekalb county, Lake Howard to East Fork Little section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III(IV)     9 miles   If you're coming from Summerville it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This section of Little River - West Fork in Dekalb County is 9 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class I-III(IV) section. The wonderful Alabama scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. No matter if you're whitewater     rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling places. The campgrounds here at Little River - West Fork are pretty good. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. Briefly   about the general area: During your journey to Little River - West Fork you'll meet some people from Mentone for sure. Places like Desoto State Park are fine to take a look at; a tour to Little River Canyon National Preserve is worthwhile. This is a great river. Much rainfall falls at Little River - West Fork. Throughout the month of March you get the most rain around here while October is mostly the driest month. For the period of the long summer days highs here at Little River - West Fork reach the 80's. For the period of the dark hours of summer temperatures dip down into the 60's. Little River - West Fork, Lake Howard to East Fork Little road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Little River - West Fork.   Whitewater Near Little River - West Fork: Little River - West Fork, Dekalb County, 2 miles away       Class I-III(IV) - 9 miles long (Lake Howard to East Fork Little) Little River - East Fork, Dekalb/ Cherokee County, 5 miles away       Class II(III) - 13 miles long (Lahusage to Route 35) Little River, Dekalb/ Cherokee County, 5 miles away       Class II-V - 3.08 miles long (Highway 35 to Upper Two) Little River, Dekalb County, 7 miles away       Class III-IV+ - 2.54 miles long (Upper Two to Eberhart Point) Wolf Creek, DeKalb County, 8 miles away       Class V+ - 0.5 miles long (Rt. 176 to Little River) Johnnies Creek, Dekalb County, 9 miles away       Class III-IV - -blank- miles long (Upper Upper - CR 43 to CR 47) Little River, Dekalb/ Cherokee County, 9 miles away       Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Eberharts Point to Canyon Mouth Campground) Bear Creek, Dekalb County, 9 miles away       Class II-III+(IV) - 3.86 miles long (CR 78 to Canyon Rim Road) Hicks Creek, Dekalb County, 10 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 1.2 miles long (CR 127 to State Route 176) South Sauty Creek, Dekalb/Jackson County, 11 miles away       Class III-IV - 7.15 miles long (Intersection of County Roads 41 and 56 to Bucks Pocket)   Marinas Near Little River - West Fork: J R'S Marina & Motel, Cedar Bluff , 15 miles away Weiss Mart Marina, Cedar Bluff , 15 miles away Lad Marina and Campground, Cedar Bluff , 16 miles away Cowan Creek Grocery and Marina, Centre , 19 miles away Rooster's Marina, Centre , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Little River - West Fork: Quality Inn Fort Payne, Fort Payne , 7 miles away Days Inn Fort Payne, Fort Payne , 11 miles away Econo Lodge Fort Payne, Fort Payne , 11 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites FORT PAYNE, Fort Payne , 11 miles away Hampton Inn Fort Payne, Fort Payne , 12 miles away   Campgrounds Near Little River - West Fork: Adams Outdoors, Fort Payne, 1 miles away De Soto State Park, Fort Payne, 2 miles away Knotty Pine Resort, Fort Payne, 4 miles away   Public Lands Near Little River - West Fork: Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 8 miles away Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 27 miles away Desoto State Park, Alabama , 2 miles away James H. Sloppy Floyd State Park, Georgia , 18 miles away Cloudland Canyon State Park, Georgia , 22 miles away   Golf Courses Near Little River - West Fork: Saddle Rock Golf Course, Mentone , 3 miles away Lil' Mole Run Golf Course, Mentone , 6 miles away Terrapin Hills Country Club, Fort Payne , 7 miles away