Access Site
PA
Put In - Portland Mills
City: Spring Creek Township, PA
County: Elk
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 41.38111500, -78.83253100
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I(II)
Put-in
Clarion River - 2. Portland Mills, PA to Cooksburg, PA
6 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 300.00-10000.00 cfs
Clarion River at Cooksburg, PA
Whitewater Runs on Clarion River
2 runsDifficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
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I(II)
Put-in at this location
2. Portland Mills, PA to Cooksburg, PA
34.0 mi
6 ft/mi
I-II
Downstream from here (43.7 mi to put-in)
3. Piney Reservoir Dam to Foxview Rd at Alleghany River trail [mouth at Alleghany River]
26.0 mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Put In - Portland Mills is a whitewater put-in access point on the Clarion River located in Spring Creek Township, Elk County, Pennsylvania. The Clarion River is a substantial stream classified as a large river with a stream order of 6, draining 1,249 square miles across northwestern Pennsylvania. The river features a total elevation drop of 576 feet over its 102.61-mile length, resulting in an average gradient of 5.6 feet per mile, which creates consistent current and whitewater conditions suitable for paddling.
The Portland Mills put-in provides access to water with an average flow of approximately 2,233 cubic feet per second and an average velocity of 4.45 feet per second. These conditions indicate moderate to fast-moving water typical of whitewater paddling sections. The river's substantial drainage area and consistent gradient make it an attractive destination for kayakers and canoeists seeking moving water experiences in the region.
Paddlers launching from this access point should be prepared for the river's current and flow characteristics. The location is situated in a rural area of Elk County, providing access to the natural Clarion River corridor. Additional facilities and amenities at this specific put-in may vary, and boaters should verify local conditions and any access requirements before planning their trip.
The Portland Mills put-in provides access to water with an average flow of approximately 2,233 cubic feet per second and an average velocity of 4.45 feet per second. These conditions indicate moderate to fast-moving water typical of whitewater paddling sections. The river's substantial drainage area and consistent gradient make it an attractive destination for kayakers and canoeists seeking moving water experiences in the region.
Paddlers launching from this access point should be prepared for the river's current and flow characteristics. The location is situated in a rural area of Elk County, providing access to the natural Clarion River corridor. Additional facilities and amenities at this specific put-in may vary, and boaters should verify local conditions and any access requirements before planning their trip.