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Access Site WV

Cotton Hill Put In

New River

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

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City: WV
County: Fayette
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 38.11872400, -81.13178900
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
New River below Hawks Nest DAM, WV Same River 0.7 mi away
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New River at Thurmond, WV Same River 11.7 mi away
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Kanawha River at Kanawha Falls, WV 4.7 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
III-IV Put-in New - 15. New River Dries: Hawks Nest Dam to Gauley Bridge
18 ft/mi
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Current Conditions
-- • 10500.00-40000.00 cfs
New River at Thurmond, WV
About This Access Site
Cotton Hill Put In is a whitewater access point located on the New River in Fayette County, West Virginia. This put-in serves as an entry point for paddlers looking to run sections of the New River, which is known for its dynamic whitewater conditions and scenic gorge landscape. The site provides access to one of the most popular whitewater paddling destinations in the eastern United States.

Paddlers using this access point should be prepared for whitewater conditions appropriate to their skill level, as the New River contains varying sections of rapids and current. The location in Fayette County places it within the New River Gorge area, a region famous among kayakers and canoeists seeking adventure paddling. As with most whitewater put-ins, paddlers should scout conditions, check water levels, and ensure they have appropriate equipment and experience for the section they plan to run.