West Virginia whitewater, Cranberry River Pocahontas Webster county, Cranberry Recreation Area to Big Rock section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     6 miles   From Ripley to Cranberry Says Raymond Gibbs Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in West Virginia are easier than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the rivers in this state are not very demanding. The put-in location is a short drive from Oak Hill, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Cranberry Recreation Area to Big Rock section of Cranberry River in Pocahontas/Webster County     is 6 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The natural beauty of West Virginia and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. There   are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. There's camping available near Cranberry River. Briefly about the general area: Pheasant Hollow is a magnificent spot to have a look at close by; hiking along the Pocahontas Trail is great fun. Have a good hiking adventure along the Big Run Trail. Cranberry River is a wet location that gets much rainfall. The wettest month of the year is frequently July, that's the one that rains the most, and February on the other hand is the driest. Summertime at Cranberry River comes with high temperatures in the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. Cranberry River, Cranberry Recreation Area to Big Rock 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 Cranberry River.   Whitewater Near Cranberry River: Cherry River - North Fork, Nicholas/Greenbrier County, 4 miles away       Class III-IV - 13 miles long (Third West Virginia 39 and 55 Bridge to Richwood) Williams River, Pocahontas/Webster County, 5 miles away       Class II-III - 10 miles long (Three Forks of Williams to Gauley River) Cherry River - South Fork, Nicholas/Greenbrier County, 6 miles away       Class II-III+ - 6 miles long (Beech Lick Run to Richwood) Cranberry River, Pocahontas/Webster County, 9 miles away       Class II-V - 15 miles long (Above Cranberry Rec Area to Cranberry Rec Area) Cranberry River, Pocahontas/Webster County, 9 miles away       Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Cranberry Recreation Area to Big Rock) Cranberry River, Nicholas County, 9 miles away       Class II-IV - 7 miles long (Big Rock Camping Area to Gauley River) Robbins Run, Greenbrier County, 9 miles away       Class III - 2.8 miles long (Confluence of Boggs Run to Confluence of Spring Creek) Gauley River, Webster County, 9 miles away       Class I-II - 8.3 miles long (Confluence with Turkey Fork to Bolair) Little Laurel Creek, Greenbrier/Nicholas County, 10 miles away       Class II-IV - 5.1 miles long (CR39/11 to confluence with Cherry River) Greenbrier River, Greenbrier County, 10 miles away       Class I(III) - 7.2 miles long (Spring Creek to Anthony)   Ski Areas Near Cranberry River: Snowshoe, West Virginia , 29 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs The Homestead, Virginia , 39 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Winterplace, West Virginia , 62 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 78 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 81 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs   Hotels Near Cranberry River: Serenity Now, Snowshoe , 19 miles away Quality Inn Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 24 miles away Super 8 Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 24 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 24 miles away Hampton Inn Lewisburg, Lewisburg , 24 miles away   Campgrounds Near Cranberry River: North Bend, Richwood, 4 miles away Summit Lake Campground, Greenbrier County, 4 miles away Cranberry Campground, Webster County, 5 miles away   Trails Near Cranberry River: Pocahontas Trail, Webster , 0 miles away Big Run Trail, Greenbrier , 3 miles away Birchlog Trail, Pocahontas , 3 miles away Hanging Rock Trail, Webster , 3 miles away Lick Branch Trail, Webster , 3 miles away   Public Lands Near Cranberry River: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 57 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 57 miles away Watoga State Park, West Virginia , 19 miles away Holly River State Park, West Virginia , 24 miles away Greenbrier State Forest, West Virginia , 28 miles away   Golf Courses Near Cranberry River: Mountain View Golf Course, Webster Springs , 14 miles away