West Virginia whitewater, Laurel Creek - New River Tributary Summers county, Route 41 bridge at Kathryn to New River/Sandstone section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     5 miles   The put-in is not too far from Oak Hill, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The wonderful West Virginia scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The     Route 41 bridge at Kathryn to New River/Sandstone section of Laurel Creek - New River Tributary is 5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V section of whitewater. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. This is not the only paddling section in this river system, there are others too. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room   before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: Bluestone State Park is a wonderful place, and Dark Hollow is also a great place to discover. A journey to Babcock State Park rejuvenates the soul, and this is a popular place for folks from Sandstone. Lots of fun awaits you along this river. All through the days of summer, highs mostly are in the 80's at Laurel Creek - New River Tributary. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures sink down into the 50's. Through the wintertime highs are frequently in the 30's; nighttime lows throughout the wintertime for Laurel Creek - New River Tributary tend to be in the 10's. Laurel Creek - New River Tributary, Route 41 bridge at Kathryn to New River/Sandstone 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 Laurel Creek - New River Tributary.   Whitewater Near Laurel Creek - New River Tributary: New River, Summers/ Fayette County, 3 miles away       Class I-III - 15 miles long (Sandstone to McCreery) Laurel Creek - New River Tributary, Summers County, 3 miles away       Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Route 41 bridge at Kathryn to New River/Sandstone) Lick Creek, Summers County, 4 miles away       Class II-V - 5.8 miles long (Green Sulphur Springs to confluence of New River) Meadow Creek, Fayette Summers County, 5 miles away       Class III-IV - 5.7 miles long (Meadow Bridge to Meadow Creek) Big Creek, Summers County, 5 miles away       Class II-IV - 2.5 miles long (CR 10 bridge to Greenbrier River) Fall Branch, Raleigh County, 6 miles away       Class II-IV - 1.5 miles long (ATV trail to River Road on New River above Sandstone falls) New River, Summers/ Fayette/ Raleigh County, 7 miles away       Class I-III(IV) - 11 miles long (Bluestone Dam to Sandstone) Madams Creek, Summers County, 7 miles away       Class III+(IV) - 2 miles long (Madams Creek Road to New River) Greenbrier River, Summers County, 7 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 5.5 miles long (Willowood bridge to Bellepoint) Little Wolf Creek, Summers County, 9 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 2.5 miles long (CR 14 Bridge to Greenbrier River)   Ski Areas Near Laurel Creek - New River Tributary: Winterplace, West Virginia , 20 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs The Homestead, Virginia , 69 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Snowshoe, West Virginia , 70 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs   Marinas Near Laurel Creek - New River Tributary: Bluestone Marina, Alderson , 15 miles away   Hotels Near Laurel Creek - New River Tributary: Resort At Glade Springs, Daniels , 15 miles away Sleep Inn Beaver- Beckley, Beaver , 18 miles away Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Beckley East, Beckley , 21 miles away Comfort Inn New River, Oak Hill , 23 miles away Holiday Lodge, Oak Hill , 23 miles away   Campgrounds Near Laurel Creek - New River Tributary: Bluestone Country Store and Camp, Hinton, 5 miles away Bass Lake Park, Hinton, 5 miles away Bluestone State Park, Nimitz, 10 miles away   Public Lands Near Laurel Creek - New River Tributary: Bluestone National Scenic River, Glen Jean - WV , 22 miles away Gauley River National Recreation Area, Glen Jean - WV , 22 miles away Bluestone State Park, West Virginia , 10 miles away Babcock State Park, West Virginia , 15 miles away Little Beaver State Park, West Virginia , 15 miles away   Golf Courses Near Laurel Creek - New River Tributary: Willow Wood Country Club, Hinton , 6 miles away Glade Springs Village Golf, Daniels , 15 miles away Glade Springs Hotel & Conference Resort, Daniels , 15 miles away   Lakes Near Laurel Creek - New River Tributary Little Beaver Lake, Raleigh , 16 miles away