Alabama whitewater, Miller/Long Island Creek Jackson county, Rt. 71 to Lake Guntersville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     3 miles   This stretch of Miller/Long Island Creek in Alabama is 3 miles long and it is classified as a class V section by American Whitewater. If you're coming from Scottsboro it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, 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 challenging, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs     in this state are not easy. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Rt. 71 to Lake Guntersville section is one of them. This is a pretty short section so no need to bring snacks. The nature scenery of Alabama and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. 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. Briefly about the general area: Griffin Gulf is a fine site to discover, and as expected, all our national parks are good locations to take a look at and Russell Cave National Monument is no exception. The cheerful people of Higdon like to hang out close by It's always glorious to pop by Gray Spring. This is such a great river. Everybody loves Cloudland Canyon State Park, and a journey to Gross Spring will fill your soul with splendid feelings. Have a perfect hiking adventure along the River Mont Cave Historical Trail, and don't forget to visit Hollaway Point if you're here. Miller/Long Island Creek, Rt. 71 to Lake Guntersville 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 Miller/Long Island Creek.   Whitewater Near Miller/Long Island Creek: Miller/Long Island Creek, Jackson County, 3 miles away       Class V - 3 miles long (Rt. 71 to Lake Guntersville) Lively Creek, De Kalb County, 4 miles away       Class III+ - 6.4 miles long (State Route 73 to Long Island Creek) Coon Creek, Jackson County, 6 miles away       Class IV-V - 8 miles long (Rt. 117 to Lake Guntersville) Flat Rock / Coon Creek, Jackson County, 6 miles away       Class V - 8 miles long (Rt. 117 to Lake Guntersville) Warren Creek, Dade County, 6 miles away       Class -blank- - 6.2 miles long (Highway 301 to Nickajack Lake) Cole City Creek, Dade County, 10 miles away       Class III+(IV) - 7.2 miles long (Casey Road to Tennessee River) Daniel Creek, Dade County, 13 miles away       Class V+ - 4.6 miles long (to Bear Creek) Bear Creek, Dade County, 15 miles away       Class V - 3 miles long (Highway 129 to Canyon View Road takeout) Gulf Creek, Dade County, 16 miles away       Class V+ - 3.65 miles long (Highway 157 to Holder Loop) Jones Creek, Jackson County, 17 miles away       Class V+ - 7.29 miles long (Highway 71 to BSA camp)   Marinas Near Miller/Long Island Creek: Hales Bar Resort and Marina, Guild , 14 miles away Mud Creek Marina, Hollywood , 17 miles away   Hotels Near Miller/Long Island Creek: Comfort Inn Kimball, Kimball , 10 miles away Hampton Inn Kimball TN, South Pittsburg , 10 miles away Best Western Kimball Inn, Kimball , 10 miles away Americas Best Value Inn Kimball, Kimball , 10 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites KIMBALL, Kimball , 10 miles away   Campgrounds Near Miller/Long Island Creek: Thunder Canyon Campground, Ider, 8 miles away Shellmound, Jasper, 9 miles away Chattanooga West KOA, Trenton, 10 miles away   Trails Near Miller/Long Island Creek: River Mont Cave Historical Trail, Jackson , 9 miles away Winding Stairs, Franklin , 16 miles away   Public Lands Near Miller/Long Island Creek: Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 5 miles away Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 24 miles away Cloudland Canyon State Park, Georgia , 14 miles away Desoto State Park, Alabama , 23 miles away James H. Sloppy Floyd State Park, Georgia , 33 miles away   Golf Courses Near Miller/Long Island Creek: Dogwood Hills Golf Club, Flat Rock , 3 miles away Hidden Valley Golf, Bryant , 6 miles away Big Sandy Golf Club, Trenton , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Miller/Long Island Creek Nickajack Lake, Marion , 9 miles away