West Virginia whitewater, Middle Fork Barbour Randolph county, Confluence of Laurel Fork to Audra State Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     5 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers in this state are less demanding. The Confluence of Laurel Fork to Audra State Park stretch of Middle Fork in West Virginia is 5 miles long and it is classified as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations     in advance you're all set. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. The Confluence of Laurel Fork to Audra State Park section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. This is a pretty decent length section, good for a one day paddling trip. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The put-in is not too far from Clarksburg, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Briefly about the general   area: Here at Middle Fork there are plenty of folks from Volga; a tour to Audra State Park when you're here is never a bad idea. You absolutely must visit Tygart Lake State Park if you're here at Middle Fork. During the days of summer highs here at Middle Fork get into the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 30's, and winter nights come with lows in the 10's to Middle Fork. Middle Fork typically gets a great deal of rainfall. Most of the rain falls during July while February is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Middle Fork, Confluence of Laurel Fork to Audra State Park 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 Middle Fork.   Whitewater Near Middle Fork: Middle Fork, Barbour County, 1 miles away       Class III-IV - 7 miles long (Audra State Park to Tygart River Confluence) Middle Fork, Barbour/Randolph County, 1 miles away       Class I-III - 5 miles long (Confluence of Laurel Fork to Audra State Park) Buckhannon River, Barbour County, 4 miles away       Class I-II - 2.3 miles long (Rangoon to Tygart Junction) Sand Run, Upshur County, 7 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 6.4 miles long (Confluence of Beech Run to confluence of Buckhannon River) Tygart Valley River, Randolph/Barbour County, 8 miles away       Class II-III+ - 8.4 miles long (Aggregates to confluence with Beaver Creek) Tygart Valley River, Barbour County, 8 miles away       Class III-V - 11.8 miles long (Belington to Buckhannon River) Roaring Creek - Tygart Valley River Tributary, Randolph County, 10 miles away       Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Coalton to confluence of Tygart Valley River above Norton) Laurel Creek - Tygart Tributary, Barbour County, 10 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 5.8 miles long (West Virginia 38 to Tygart River) Tygart Valley River, Barbour County, 11 miles away       Class III-V - 8 miles long (Above Arden to Big Cove Run) Buckhannon River, Upshur County, 12 miles away       Class III-IV - 4.7 miles long (Tenmile to Sago)   Ski Areas Near Middle Fork: Snowshoe, West Virginia , 33 miles away, 1500 foot drop, 14 lifts, 57 runs Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 44 miles away, 850 foot drop, 4 lifts, 34 runs Timberline, West Virginia , 46 miles away, 1000 foot drop, 4 lifts, 37 runs Wisp, Maryland , 56 miles away, 700 foot drop, 12 lifts, 32 runs The Homestead, Virginia , 58 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Seven Springs, Pennsylvania , 75 miles away, 754 foot drop, 15 lifts, 31 runs Hidden Valley, Pennsylvania , 79 miles away, 610 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Boyce Park, Pennsylvania , 81 miles away, 180 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs The Springs at Laurel Mountain, Pennsylvania , 87 miles away, 940 foot drop, 5 lifts, 21 runs Bryce Resort, Virginia , 90 miles away, 500 foot drop, 5 lifts, 8 runs   Marinas Near Middle Fork: Tygart Lake Marina, Grafton , 17 miles away   Hotels Near Middle Fork: Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Buckhannon, Buckhannon , 12 miles away Hampton Inn Buckhannon, Buckhannon , 13 miles away ELKINS INN AND SUITES, Elkins , 15 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites ELKINS, Elkins , 16 miles away Iron Road Inn, Elkins , 16 miles away   Campgrounds Near Middle Fork: Audra State Park, Buckhannon, 10 miles away Pleasant Creek Wildlife Management Area, Simpson, 12 miles away Teter Creek Wildlife Management Area, Montrose, 14 miles away   Trails Near Middle Fork: Raven Rocks Trail, Randolph , 20 miles away Laurel Run Trail, Randolph , 20 miles away   Public Lands Near Middle Fork: Audra State Park, West Virginia , 1 miles away Tygart Lake State Park, West Virginia , 13 miles away Valley Falls State Park, West Virginia , 20 miles away   Golf Courses Near Middle Fork: Buckhannon Country Club, Buckhannon , 10 miles away Riverbend Golf Club, Buckhannon , 11 miles away Tygart Lake Public Golf Course, Grafton , 17 miles away   Lakes Near Middle Fork Rock Lake, Marion , 20 miles away