West Virginia whitewater, Big Coal River - Clear Fork Raleigh county, Clear Creek to Ameagle section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     9.4 miles   The starting point is not too far from Beckley, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The scenic beauty of West Virginia and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The Clear Creek to Ameagle stretch of Big Coal River - Clear Fork in Raleigh County is 9.4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III section of whitewater. Great exercise and a chance to spend some     time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. If you've been out of state whitewater rafting and kayaking you might find the rivers here more forgiving, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less demanding. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The Clear Creek to Ameagle section is one of many paddling   sections in this river system. Briefly about the general area: Bluestone National Scenic River is a fine location in the vicinity of Big Coal River - Clear Fork, and you'll possibly meet some folks from Artie here. A splendid site near Big Coal River - Clear Fork is Bear Hollow. The high level of rainfall makes Big Coal River - Clear Fork a quite wet place. Through the month of July you get the most rain around here; January is the month with the least moisture. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Big Coal River - Clear Fork, and all through the night it cools down to the 60's. Big Coal River - Clear Fork, Clear Creek to Ameagle 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 Big Coal River - Clear Fork.   Whitewater Near Big Coal River - Clear Fork: Big Coal River - Clear Fork, Raleigh County, 3 miles away       Class II-III - 9.4 miles long (Clear Creek to Ameagle) Big Coal River - Clear Fork, Raleigh County, 3 miles away       Class I-II - 7.1 miles long (Ameagle to Whitesville) Paint Creek, Fayette/ Kanawha County, 6 miles away       Class II-IV - 6.4 miles long (Westerly to Burnwell) Sandlick Creek, Raleigh County, 6 miles away       Class II-III - 3.6 miles long (Dameron to confluence with Marsh Fork of Big Coal River) Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Raleigh County, 6 miles away       Class II+ - 6.3 miles long (Arnett to Dry Creek) Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Raleigh County, 6 miles away       Class III-IV - 4.2 miles long (Dry Creek to Sundial) Peachtree Creek, Raleigh County, 8 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 1.4 miles long (Pineknob to confluence of Marsh Fork of Big Coal River) Paint Creek, Fayette County, 8 miles away       Class II-III+ - 4.1 miles long (Mossy to Westerly) Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Raleigh County, 8 miles away       Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Fairdale to Arnett) Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Raleigh County, 8 miles away       Class I-II - 9 miles long (Sundial to Whitesville)   Ski Areas Near Big Coal River - Clear Fork: Winterplace, West Virginia , 26 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 98 miles away, 365 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs   Marinas Near Big Coal River - Clear Fork: Chesapeake Boat Club and Marina, Charleston , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Big Coal River - Clear Fork: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites BECKLEY, Beckley , 14 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Beckley, WV, Beckley , 14 miles away Microtel Inn By Wyndham Beckley, Beckley , 14 miles away Baymont Inn & Suites Beckley, Beckley , 14 miles away Comfort Inn Beckley, Beckley , 14 miles away   Campgrounds Near Big Coal River - Clear Fork: Lake Stephens, Surveyor, 10 miles away Plum Orchard Lake Wildlife Management Area - Dam Site, Dothan, 11 miles away Lake Stephens Campground, Beckley, 11 miles away   Public Lands Near Big Coal River - Clear Fork: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 16 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 16 miles away Twin Falls Resort State Park, West Virginia , 17 miles away Hawks Nest State Park, West Virginia , 22 miles away Little Beaver State Park, West Virginia , 24 miles away   Golf Courses Near Big Coal River - Clear Fork: Hidden Valley Golf, Glen Daniel , 7 miles away Saddlebred Golf Club, Beckley , 14 miles away Twin Falls State Park Golf, Mullens , 17 miles away   Lakes Near Big Coal River - Clear Fork Stephens Lake, Raleigh , 11 miles away Plum Orchard Lake, Fayette , 11 miles away