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Alabama whitewater, Scarham Creek
De Kalb
county,
Double Bridges to Short Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS III+(V) 2.1 miles
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The nature scenery of De Kalb County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. This section of Scarham Creek in Alabama is 2.1 miles long and it is classified as a class III+(V) section by American Whitewater. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. If you're a camper you can camp at |
one of the great campgrounds nearby. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Alabama tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving.
| Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. The Double Bridges to Short Creek section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. This is a somewhat short section so better bring some good walking shoes. There are some good hotels near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.
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A journey to Lake Guntersville State Park when you're here at Scarham Creek is a splendid idea, and there are plenty of people from Albertville here at Scarham Creek. Going to Buck's Pocket State Park near Scarham Creek
is a wonderful thing to do, and don't leave Scarham Creek without first checking out Blue Bend. This river is so great. Scarham Creek gets a large amount of water. The month of March is the wettest with most of the rain
while October is the month with the least amount of precipitation. At Scarham Creek all through the summertime highs are in the 90's. Throughout the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 60's.
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Scarham Creek, Double Bridges to Short Creek road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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These outdoors activities are available near Scarham Creek. |
| Whitewater Near Scarham Creek:
Scarham Creek, De Kalb County, 1 miles away Class III+(V) - 2.1 miles long (Double Bridges to Short Creek) |
Whippoorwill Creek, Marshall County, 2 miles away Class II - 0.43 miles long (CR 532 to Double Bridges) |
Short Creek, Marshall County, 2 miles away Class III-IV - 5.4 miles long (Highway 68 to Guntersville Lake) |
Short Creek, De Kalb County, 2 miles away Class II-III - 4.4 miles long (Route 75 to Hustleville Road) |
Dry Creek, Marshall County, 2 miles away Class IV-V - 2 miles long (CR 44 to Lake Guntersville) |
Drum Creek, Marshall County, 3 miles away Class III - 0.85 miles long (Rice Mill Road to Short Creek) |
Shoal Creek, Marshall County, 3 miles away Class III - 2.9 miles long (1st bridge to Double Bridges) |
Town Creek, Dekalb County, 8 miles away Class II-III(V) - 5.8 miles long (High Falls to Lake Guntersville) |
Blackoak Creek, DeKalb County, 11 miles away Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Rt. 227 to Town Creek) |
Honeycomb Creek, Marshall County, 11 miles away Class IV-V - 2.8 miles long (CR 593 to CR 5) |
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| Marinas Near Scarham Creek:
Signal Point Marina, Guntersville
, 7 miles away |
Little Mountain Marina, Langston
, 7 miles away |
River Bend Marina, Guntersville
, 8 miles away |
Alred Marina, Guntersville
, 8 miles away |
Clay Marina, Scottsboro
, 9 miles away |
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| Hotels Near Scarham Creek:
Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Albertville, Albertville
, 3 miles away |
Quality Inn Albertville, Albertville
, 4 miles away |
Econo Lodge Boaz, Boaz
, 8 miles away |
Super 8 Guntersville, Guntersville
, 10 miles away |
Wyndham Garden Lake Guntersville, Guntersville
, 10 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Scarham Creek:
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL
, 33 miles away |
Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL
, 47 miles away |
Lake Guntersville State Park, Alabama
, 5 miles away |
Buck's Pocket State Park, Alabama
, 12 miles away |
Cathedral Caverns State Park, Alabama
, 14 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Scarham Creek:
Albertville Golf & Country Club, Albertville
, 2 miles away |
Lake Guntersville State Park, Guntersville
, 4 miles away |
Willowbrook Golf, Albertville
, 5 miles away |
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