North Carolina whitewater - Big Creek, Great Smoky Mountains, Haywood County Haywood county, Walnut Bottom to NPS Campground section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V     5.4 miles   This stretch of Big Creek in Haywood County is 5.4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class V section of whitewater. If you're coming from Newport it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The nature scenery of Haywood County and the water flowing gracefully down Big Creek have people coming here. The Walnut Bottom to NPS Campground section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away     from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in North Carolina are easier than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The river winds through the Great Smoky Mountains and you get great scenery. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. Briefly about the general area: This river has it all. There's splendid hiking along the Big Branch   Trail. At Big Creek through the months of summer highs are in the 80's while night lows are usually in the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Big Creek. Mouse Creek Falls is an inspiring spot to go to while you're here; don't leave Big Creek without first going for a hike along the Baxter Creek Trail. Life's too short to enjoy all the enjoyable stuff in the Great Smoky Mountains. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Brakeshoe Spring, and you might also want to pay a visit to Poplar Cove if you're here at Big Creek. All the water falling down from the sky makes Big Creek a wet place; all through May this area sees the most rain, and October is the month with the least moisture. Big Creek, Walnut Bottom to NPS Campground road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V Length: 5.4 miles Average Gradient: 238 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.71839 Longitude: -83.1642 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.7508 Longitude: -83.10911 Paddler input for Big Creek, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Big Creek, Great Smoky Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: NEWPORT 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Ramada Limited Maggie Valley, Maggie Valley 12 miles away The Ramada Limited Maggie Valley is nestled in the Beautiful North Carolina Mountains. Enjoy the rushing waters of Jonathan Creek or pristine views of the Smokey Mtns from your private balcony. Enjo... Best Western Mountainbrook Inn, Maggie Valley 13 miles away This Maggie Valley, North Carolina hotel boasts newly renovated guest rooms, beautiful views of the Smokey Mountains and provides convenient access to the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Cataloochee Ski ar... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites NEWPORT SOUTH, Newport 13 miles away The newest addition to the Foothills of Smoky Mountains, is the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Newport, Tennessee! We are conveniently located to I-40 at exit 435, just a short drive to Gatlinburg, Pige...   Great Smoky Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Great Smoky Mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Great Smoky Mountains. All North Carolina Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in North Carolina. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Big Creek.   Whitewater Near Big Creek: Big Creek, Haywood County , 3 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (NPS Campground to Confluence with Big Pigeon) Pigeon River, Cocke County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 4.2 miles long (Walter's Power Plant at Waterville to Bridge at Hartford) Pigeon River, Cocke County , 3 miles away, Class III+ - 4.66 miles long (Big Creek to Hartford) Pigeon River, Haywood County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 7.2 miles long (Harmon Den to Big Creek) Cataloochee Creek, Haywood County , 6 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 6 miles long (Catalooche Campground to Waterville Lake) Cold Springs Creek, Haywood County , 9 miles away, Class IV - 2.5 miles long (to Harmen Den) Hurricane Creek, Haywood County , 10 miles away, Class -blank- - 4.3 miles long (SR 1336 to Pigeon River) Straight Fork, Swain County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.6 miles long (Round Bottom to Raven Fork) Raven Fork, Swain County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 4 miles long (Gorges to Confluence with Straight Fork) French Broad, Cocke County , 12 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 8.5 miles long (Del Rio to Bridgeport Market)   Ski Areas Near Big Creek: Cataloochee, North Carolina , 10 miles away, 740 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 29 miles away, 600 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 42 miles away, 225 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 45 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 45 miles away, 210 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 91 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 91 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 93 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 105 miles away, 365 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 174 miles away, 603 vertical feet   Hotels Near Big Creek: Ramada Limited Maggie Valley, Maggie Valley , 12 miles away Best Western Mountainbrook Inn, Maggie Valley , 13 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites NEWPORT SOUTH, Newport , 13 miles away Days Inn Newport, Newport , 13 miles away Best Western Newport Inn, Newport , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Big Creek: Fox Fire Camp And Canoe, Hartford, 5 miles away Fox Den Campground, Cosby, 6 miles away Round Bottom Campground, Swain County, 8 miles away   Trails Near Big Creek: Baxter Creek Trail, Haywood County , 2 miles away Big Branch Trail, Haywood County , 3 miles away Lower Whiterock Trail, Cocke County , 4 miles away Asbury Trail, Haywood County , 6 miles away Palmer Creek Trail, Haywood County , 6 miles away   National Parks Near Big Creek: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 26 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 41 miles away