North Carolina whitewater - Buffalo Creek, Caldwell County
Caldwell
county,
Route 1503 Bridge to North Route 268 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-III 6 miles
This stretch of Buffalo Creek in North Carolina is 6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-III section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often easier than elsewhere, so keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are pretty easy. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. There aren’t any hotels right
nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The scenic beauty of North Carolina and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here.
Briefly about the general area:
At Buffalo Creek during the summertime months highs are in the 80's. During the moonlight hours it's usually in the 60's. Throughout the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's; winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Buffalo Creek. Buffalo Creek is a wet place that gets a lot of rainfall; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain; September is the month with the least moisture.
QUICK STATS AW Class:
II-III
Length:
6
miles
Paddler input for Buffalo Creek, North Carolina:
Current weather conditions at Buffalo Creek, North Carolina
Local climate location: CHAPEL HILL 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS
There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.