Kentucky whitewater, Buck Creek Pulaski county, Kentucky 461 to Cumberland River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     34 miles   The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Somerset, as you can see on the road map further down. The nature scenery of Pulaski County and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so better not forget that many of the sections in this state are safe for beginners. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors     are great attractions for lots of people. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. The Kentucky 461 to Cumberland River section of Buck Creek in Pulaski County is 34 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The river winds through the Cumberland Plateau Mountains and you get great scenery. A stretch of this length does require some preparations, so make sure you pack enough food along with   your camping gear. The Kentucky 461 to Cumberland River section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: Go for a hike on the Nathan McClure Trail; General Burnside Island State Park is a good place to explore. If you love the outdoors you'll love it here in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. Peter Cave Hollow is a nice spot to explore, and lots of folks from Ferguson come here. The surroundings of this river have so much to offer. Don't leave Buck Creek without first going for a hike along the Peter Branch Trail. Buck Creek, Kentucky 461 to Cumberland River 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 Buck Creek.   Whitewater Near Buck Creek: Buck Creek, Pulaski County, 7 miles away       Class II - 34 miles long (Kentucky 461 to Cumberland River) Rockcastle River, Laurel/ Pulaski County, 13 miles away       Class II+(IV) - 16 miles long (Kentucky 80 to Bee Rock Boat Ramp) Bark Camp Creek, Whitley County, 16 miles away       Class III-IV - 0 miles long (Old Fluffy) Laurel River, Laurel County, 16 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 2 miles long (Below Laurel River Lake) Cumberland River, Whitley/ McCreary County, 17 miles away       Class II-III - 11 miles long (Cumberland Falls to Laurel River) Whitewater Outfitter - Sheltowee Trace Outfitters, Mccreary County, 20 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Rock Creek, McCreary County, 23 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 6 miles long (White Oak Junction to Big South Fork of Cumberland River) Roaring Paunch River, McCreary County, 23 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 3 miles long (Barthell to Big South Fork) Cumberland River, Whitley/McCreary County, 25 miles away       Class I-II - 12 miles long (Redbird Kentucky204 Bridge to Cumberland Falls) Cumberland River - Little South Fork, Wayne McCreary County, 30 miles away       Class I-II - 45 miles long (Parmleysville to confluence with Big South Fork)   Ski Areas Near Buck Creek: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 100 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs   Marinas Near Buck Creek: Buck Creek Boat Dock, Somerset , 6 miles away Somerset Boat Club, Somerset , 10 miles away London Dock Marina, London , 12 miles away Pulaski County Park, Nancy , 16 miles away Cave Springs Resort & Marina, Nancy , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Buck Creek: Holiday Inn Express & Suites SOMERSET CENTRAL, Somerset , 10 miles away Super 8 Somerset, Somerset , 10 miles away Knights Inn Somerset, Somerset , 10 miles away Americas Best Value Inn Somerset, Somerset , 10 miles away Quality Inn & Suites, Somerset , 10 miles away   Campgrounds Near Buck Creek: Little Lick Campground, Pulaski County, 9 miles away Sam Branch Shelter Campground, McCreary County, 10 miles away Cumberland Cove, Burnside, 10 miles away   Trails Near Buck Creek: Nathan McClure Trail, Pulaski , 10 miles away Peter Branch Trail, Pulaski , 10 miles away Bee Rock Trail, Pulaski , 11 miles away Cane Creek Trail, Laurel , 12 miles away Rockcastle Narrows Trail, Pulaski , 12 miles away   Public Lands Near Buck Creek: Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN , 33 miles away Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 58 miles away General Burnside Island State Park, Kentucky , 10 miles away Cumberland Falls State Park, Kentucky , 17 miles away Pickett State Park, Tennessee , 35 miles away   Golf Courses Near Buck Creek: Somerset Country Club, Somerset , 10 miles away Woodson Bend Resort, Bronston , 13 miles away Waitsboro Hills Golf Course, Somerset , 14 miles away   Lakes Near Buck Creek Laurel River Lake, Whitley , 16 miles away Lake Linville, Rockcastle , 19 miles away