West Virginia whitewater, Deer Creek Pocahontas county, Confluence with North Fork of Deer Creek to confluence with Greenbrier River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     5.4 miles   This stretch of Deer Creek in West Virginia is 5.4 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in West Virginia is often easier than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The scenic beauty of Pocahontas County and the water flowing gracefully down Deer Creek are reasons enough to come here and paddle. 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 in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The put-in location is a short drive from Staunton-Waynesboro, as you can see on the road map further down. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Confluence with North Fork of Deer Creek to confluence with Greenbrier River section is one of them. Getting some good exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad   you came. This stretch is mid length, it's perfect for a one day trip. Briefly about the general area: Cass Railroad State Park is a great place to go if you're at Deer Creek, and there's no such thing as a bad day of skiing at nearby Snowshoe. On a great day at Deer Creek you can take a hike along the Little Mountain Trail; if you yearn for a little side tour, try Deer Creek Valley. This is such a wonderful river. If the weather is magnificent here at Deer Creek, you can go for a hike along the Peters Mountain Trail; don't leave without stopping by Seneca State Forest. Deer Creek, Confluence with North Fork of Deer Creek to confluence with Greenbrier 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 Deer Creek.   Whitewater Near Deer Creek: Greenbrier River, Pocahontas County, 2 miles away       Class I-II - 10 miles long (Cass to Clover Lick) Deer Creek, Pocahontas County, 2 miles away       Class I-II - 5.4 miles long (Confluence with North Fork of Deer Creek to confluence with Greenbrier River) Greenbrier River, Pocahontas County, 4 miles away       Class I-II - 8.3 miles long (Hosterman to Cass) Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Pocahontas / Randolph County, 6 miles away       Class I-II - 17.4 miles long (Spruce to US Route 250) Greenbrier River, Pocahontas County, 7 miles away       Class I-II - 8.7 miles long (Clover Lick to Laurel Run) Greenbrier River, Pocahontas County, 9 miles away       Class I-II - 7.7 miles long (Durbin to Hosterman) Greenbrier River, Pocahontas County, 11 miles away       Class I-II - 9.9 miles long (Laurel Run to Marlinton) Cheat River - Shavers Fork, Pochantas / Randolph County, 11 miles away       Class I-III - 11 miles long (US Route 250 to MCamp Groundee Run) Back Creek - Jackson Tributary, Bath County, 12 miles away       Class I-III - 17.5 miles long (Bath County Pumped Storage Facility to Jackson River) Tygart Valley River, Randolph County, 13 miles away       Class II+ - 6 miles long (Valley Head to US 219)   Ski Areas Near Deer Creek: Snowshoe, West Virginia , 7 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs The Homestead, Virginia , 24 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 46 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 48 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Wintergreen, Virginia , 70 miles away, 1003 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Wisp, Maryland , 72 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs Massanutten, Virginia , 78 miles away, 1110 foot drop, 8 lifts, 14 runs Bryce Resort, Virginia , 81 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs Winterplace, West Virginia , 96 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 97 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs   Hotels Near Deer Creek: The Omni Homestead Resort, Hot Springs , 22 miles away Super 8 Elkins, Elkins , 25 miles away Hampton Inn Elkins, Elkins , 27 miles away Iron Road Inn, Elkins , 28 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites ELKINS, Elkins , 28 miles away   Campgrounds Near Deer Creek: Whittaker Campground, Cass, 3 miles away Seven Mile Campground, Pocahontas County, 6 miles away Bird Run Campground, Pocahontas County, 8 miles away   Trails Near Deer Creek: Peters Mountain Trail, Pocahontas , 1 miles away Little Mountain Trail, Pocahontas , 5 miles away Hill Top Trail, Pocahontas , 6 miles away Scarlet Oak Trail, Pocahontas , 6 miles away Paddy Knob Trail, Pocahontas , 9 miles away   Public Lands Near Deer Creek: Booker T Washington National Monument, Hardy - VA , 68 miles away Cass Railroad State Park, West Virginia , 4 miles away Seneca State Forest, West Virginia , 4 miles away Monongahela National Forest, West Virginia , 13 miles away   Golf Courses Near Deer Creek: Raven Golf Club at Snowshoe, Snowshoe , 10 miles away   Lakes Near Deer Creek Lake Sam Hill, Pocahontas , 9 miles away