Turkey Foot Campground To Confluence With South Fork Of Station Camp Creek river run
Turkey Foot Campground To Confluence With South Fork Of Station Camp Creek
Specific regulations to the area include a permit requirement for overnight camping at Turkey Foot Campground and a user fee for access to the river. Alcohol and glass containers are prohibited on the river, and paddlers are encouraged to practice Leave No Trace principles. The river is open year-round, but paddlers should be aware of hunting season closures in the fall. Overall, the Whitewater River run is a challenging and scenic option for intermediate paddlers looking to experience Kentucky's rivers.
Plan your run down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no. Watch the precipitation column on the meteogram; rain ahead of a run typically lifts flows 12-48 hours later depending on the basin.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind. Each cell is colour-coded relative to the column min/max.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks -- the upstream story that drives next week's flows.
Regional streamflow levels
USGS streamgauges around Turkey Foot Campground To Confluence With South Fork Of Station Camp Creek -- useful for spotting upstream pulses and gauging which tributary is contributing what.
| Streamgauge | Discharge | View |
|---|---|---|
| Sturgeon Creek At Cressmont | 3 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 14 At Heidelberg | 377 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 12 Near Irvine | · | → |
| South Fork Kentucky River At Booneville | 84 cfs | → |
| Middle Fork Kentucky River At Tallega | 52 cfs | → |
| Kentucky River At Lock 11 Near College Hill | 461 cfs | → |
Plan a longer trip
The closest boat launches, other paddle runs, and campgrounds so a day on the water can grow into a full weekend.
Boat launches
- Ky 399 Heidelberg
- Water Street Beattyville
- Main Street Irvine
- Jackson Road Beattyville
- Radford Hollow Road 145, Madison County
Other river runs
- Kentucky Road 80 Bridge To Downstream Part Of Rockcastle Narrows
- 4 Miles Downstream From The Kentucky Highway 90 Bridge To Confluence With Cane Creek
- Kentucky Road 679 To Confluence Of Cumberland River
- Kentucky Road 478 To Kentucky Road 679
- Tn/Ky State Line To White Oak Junction
Whitewater safety
- Check the flow before you run
- Use the linked-gauge card and Regional Flow panel above. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV+ at high water.
- Know your skill ceiling
- Pick runs comfortably below your ceiling. Cold-water and big-water runs raise the consequences of any mistake.
- Wear the right gear
- Helmet, PFD, drysuit / wetsuit when water is below 60°F. Throw bag, knife, and whistle on your person, not in the boat.
- Scout, set safety, and run with a team
- Scout new rapids on foot, set safety with throw bags above the consequence pool, and run with at least one other competent paddler.
- Respect the river
- Strainers, undercuts, low-head dams, and wood can kill at any class rating. When in doubt, portage.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Turkey Foot Campground To Confluence With South Fork Of Station Camp Creek as a favorite, set a discharge threshold (e.g. "alert me when flow hits 600 cfs"), and the iOS app pushes the moment the linked gauge crosses.
About Turkey Foot Campground To Confluence With South Fork Of Station Camp Creek
What's the optimal flow for Turkey Foot Campground To Confluence With South Fork Of Station Camp Creek?
The optimal flow depends on the section and the craft. Check the Run Details panel for the linked gauge and current status.
How fresh is the cfs reading on this page?
The linked USGS streamgauge reports continuously (every 15 minutes); Snoflo refreshes throughout the day. Hover the streamflow sparkline to read individual datapoints.
What's the whitewater class?
See the Run Details panel for the class rating Snoflo tracks for this run. Class ratings change with flow -- a Class III at low water can become Class IV in high water.
Where do I put in / take out?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions to the put-in. For shuttle planning, check the Nearby Boat Launches panel and the river run operator's site.
Can I get alerts when flows hit the optimal range?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this run, set a discharge threshold, and you'll get a push the moment the gauge crosses.
Other runs near here
Snoflo-tracked paddle runs within driving distance of Turkey Foot Campground To Confluence With South Fork Of Station Camp Creek.