West Virginia whitewater, Big Coal River - Marsh Fork Raleigh county, Dry Creek to Sundial section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     4.2 miles   The Dry Creek to Sundial section of Big Coal River - Marsh Fork in West Virginia is 4.2 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Raleigh County and the water flowing gracefully down Big Coal River - Marsh Fork will make you feel great. If you're coming from Beckley it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on     that. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. 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. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. The average West Virginia whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections in this state are safe for beginners. There are so many sections to paddle in   this river system, the Dry Creek to Sundial section is just one of many. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: People from Rock Creek love to come to Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, and Big Coal River - Marsh Fork is right next door to Rollyson Hollow which is beyond doubt worth taking a look at. Places like Twin Falls Resort State Park are nice to stop at. Big Coal River - Marsh Fork usually gets lots of rain. July is the month that gets the most rain, and January on the other hand is the driest. At Big Coal River - Marsh Fork during the long summer days highs are in the 80's. Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Dry Creek to Sundial 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 - Marsh Fork.   Whitewater Near Big Coal River - Marsh Fork: Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Raleigh County, 1 miles away       Class III-IV - 4.2 miles long (Dry Creek to Sundial) Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Raleigh County, 1 miles away       Class I-II - 9 miles long (Sundial to Whitesville) Peachtree Creek, Raleigh County, 2 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 1.4 miles long (Pineknob to confluence of Marsh Fork of Big Coal River) Big Coal River - Marsh Fork, Raleigh County, 4 miles away       Class II+ - 6.3 miles long (Arnett to Dry Creek) Big Coal River - Clear Fork, Raleigh County, 6 miles away       Class I-II - 7.1 miles long (Ameagle to Whitesville) Sandlick Creek, Raleigh County, 8 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, 8 miles away       Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Fairdale to Arnett) Big Coal River - Clear Fork, Raleigh County, 10 miles away       Class II-III - 9.4 miles long (Clear Creek to Ameagle) Little Coal River - Pond Fork, Boone County, 10 miles away       Class I-III - 13.8 miles long (Rocklick to Van) Paint Creek, Fayette/ Kanawha County, 13 miles away       Class II-IV - 6.4 miles long (Westerly to Burnwell)   Ski Areas Near Big Coal River - Marsh Fork: Winterplace, West Virginia , 29 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 93 miles away, 365 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Ski Beech, North Carolina , 95 miles away, 830 foot drop, 10 lifts, 15 runs Hawksnest, North Carolina , 97 miles away, 619 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 98 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 8 lifts, 20 runs   Marinas Near Big Coal River - Marsh Fork: Chesapeake Boat Club and Marina, Charleston , 20 miles away   Hotels Near Big Coal River - Marsh Fork: Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites BECKLEY, Beckley , 18 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Beckley, WV, Beckley , 19 miles away Microtel Inn By Wyndham Beckley, Beckley , 19 miles away Comfort Inn Beckley, Beckley , 19 miles away Baymont Inn & Suites Beckley, Beckley , 19 miles away   Campgrounds Near Big Coal River - Marsh Fork: Lake Stephens, Surveyor, 10 miles away Twin Falls Resort State Park, Mullens, 12 miles away Lake Stephens Campground, Beckley, 15 miles away   Public Lands Near Big Coal River - Marsh Fork: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 22 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 22 miles away Twin Falls Resort State Park, West Virginia , 13 miles away Kanawha State Forest, West Virginia , 26 miles away Little Beaver State Park, West Virginia , 29 miles away   Golf Courses Near Big Coal River - Marsh Fork: Hidden Valley Golf, Glen Daniel , 8 miles away Twin Falls State Park Golf, Mullens , 13 miles away Clearfork Valley Golf Course, Oceana , 14 miles away   Lakes Near Big Coal River - Marsh Fork Stephens Lake, Raleigh , 14 miles away Plum Orchard Lake, Fayette , 18 miles away