Camp Creek
Camp Creek State Forest to Bluestone River
| Difficulty | II-III |
| Length | 4.8 mi |
| Avg Gradient | 35 fpm |
| Gauge | Bluestone River Near Pipestem, Wv |
| Flow Rate as of 1 hour | 4.36 ftbelow recommended |
| Reach Info Last Updated | June 13, 2024 |
From the put-in near the confluence of Mash Fork in Camp Creek State Forest to a church parking area just off the Camp Creek exit of the West Virginia Turnpike(I -77 exit 20 is a 2.5 mile paddle. However most boaters put-in near the church parking area for an exciting two mile entrance to the Bluestone River. This section has a lot of bedrock exposed and contains 3 major slide ledges. The first two are straight forward with the third being more complex. The last series of rapids just before entering the Bluestone river are the only technical rapids and this section is known as Pinball. The Maximum gradient(80'mile) is found in this section.
Parking along Rt. 19 on the south side of the bridge. Possibly use the church to drop off boats.
Take out on the Bluestone, river right, upstream of the Eads Mill bridge.
Jun 23, 2020
the run feels longer than 2.5 miles and is quite scenic and remote feeling. Please use caution as wood is quite common but it was clear (from below the church to the confluence ) in June of 2020. Portaging is required above the church (2019). High water can be particularly hazardous since a couple of the ledge drops have rock sides, causing the holes to build rather than having the flow dissipate into a shoreline wider area.
May 27, 2017
Paul boofing ledge number one, Camp Creek 6.7 (Bluestone at Pipestem)
Apr 22, 2002
fun little drop with a undercut shelf on both sides of the run out. there is also a nice line on river right.
good shot of the river right line and the run out.
havin fun below the second ledge.
4 nice ledge drops make up this rapid. this is the last drop. there is a great hole just below.
this is the hole below the third ledge. it will give you a nice little ride.
