Alabama whitewater, Salt Creek Talladega county, Salt Creek Road to Henderson Lake Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV(V)     3 miles   Paddling Salt Creek crosses private land and in Alabama if you can't navigate it in a craft of somekind you are tresspassing as soon as you step out of the craft. The last 2 miles before Henderson Lake road is all private land. It is so low and narrow with dead falls everywhere there is no way to navigate it in any kind of craft. Says John Ponder The Salt Creek Road to Henderson Lake Road section of Salt Creek in Talladega County     is 3 miles long and is a class III-IV(V) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you're coming from Anniston-Oxford it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. The scenic beauty of Talladega County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Salt Creek Road to Henderson Lake Road stretch is one of them. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. The average Alabama   whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This section is quite short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Salt Creek you can take a hike along the Odum Trail, and a perfect spot like Cheaha State Park is too good to leave out. While you're here at Salt Creek you will meet lots of folks from close by Munford, and Salt Creek Falls is a nice local attraction. Salt Creek, Salt Creek Road to Henderson Lake Road 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 Salt Creek.   Whitewater Near Salt Creek: Salt Creek, Talladega County, 1 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 3 miles long (Salt Creek Road to Henderson Lake Road) Cheaha Creek, Talladega County, 6 miles away       Class II-IV+ - 2 miles long (Cheaha Falls to Devils Den) Talladega Creek, Talladega County, 12 miles away       Class III - 7.25 miles long (Skyway Mtwy to Waldo Bridge State Route 77) Choccolocco Creek, Talladega County, 13 miles away       Class I(II) - 2.5 miles long (Jackson Trace to Highway 77)   Marinas Near Salt Creek: Poor House Branch Marina, Talladega , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Salt Creek: Econo Lodge Oxford, Oxford , 7 miles away Super 8 Oxford, Oxford , 7 miles away Liberty Inn Oxford, Oxford , 8 miles away Red Carpet Inn Oxford, Oxford , 8 miles away Red Roof Inn & Suites Oxford, Oxford , 8 miles away   Campgrounds Near Salt Creek: Lake Chinnabee, Munford, 4 miles away Turnip Seed Hunt Camp, Oxford, 7 miles away Cheaha State Park - Cheaha Lake, Oxford, 7 miles away   Trails Near Salt Creek: Odum Trail, Clay , 8 miles away   Public Lands Near Salt Creek: Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 56 miles away Cheaha State Park, Alabama , 7 miles away Wind Creek State Park, Alabama , 37 miles away   Golf Courses Near Salt Creek: Cider Ridge Golf Club, Oxford , 7 miles away Pine Hill Country Club, Anniston , 9 miles away Anniston Country Club, Anniston , 10 miles away   Lakes Near Salt Creek Lake Chinnabee, Clay , 4 miles away H Neely Henry Lake, St. Clair , 18 miles away Crystal Springs Lake, Calhoun , 20 miles away