North Carolina whitewater - Cataloochee Creek, Great Smoky Mountains, Haywood County Haywood county, Catalooche Campground to Waterville Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III(IV)     6 miles   The wonderful Haywood County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in North Carolina is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are very easy. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Newport, as you can see on the road map further down. Cataloochee Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Catalooche Campground to Waterville Lake stretch is the only one. On this section you     do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. The Catalooche Campground to Waterville Lake section of Cataloochee Creek is 6 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III(IV) section of whitewater. The Great Smoky Mountains scenery is wonderful. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. There's camping available near Cataloochee Creek. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: Nearby Sal Patch is a good place to go if you're at Cataloochee Creek, and there are glorious spots to discover   along the Palmer Creek Trail. All through the summertime months highs here at Cataloochee Creek reach the 80's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 60's. Daytime highs during the wintertime are in the 40's, and after the sun is down during the winter temperatures at Cataloochee Creek plunge into the 20's. Just can't get enough of the Great Smoky Mountains. Very pretty scenery and great skiing is what you get at Cataloochee, and going for a hike on the Asbury Trail is always a perfect adventure. Cataloochee Creek sees pretty high levels of precipitation; the month of May is the wettest with most of the rain while October is typically the driest month. This river is so great. Cataloochee Creek, Catalooche Campground to Waterville Lake road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III(IV) Length: 6 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.6309 Longitude: -83.08751 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.6901 Longitude: -83.0544 Paddler input for Cataloochee Creek, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cataloochee Creek, Great Smoky Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: NEWPORT 5 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Mountainbrook Inn, Maggie Valley 8 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... Ramada Limited Maggie Valley, Maggie Valley 8 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... Scottish Inns Maggie Valley, Maggie Valley 8 miles away It is our pleasure to warmly welcome you at Scottish Inn in Maggie Valley, NC and now we are proud to announce and serve all brand new super quality rooms with High Speed Internet, Micro Fridge, Conti...   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. Books about whitewater paddling on Cataloochee Creek, North Carolina List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Cataloochee Creek, North Carolina. Find a whitewater outfitter in North Carolina Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Newport, Tennessee Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Newport, Tennessee, the metro area neareast to Cataloochee Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Cataloochee Creek.   Whitewater Near Cataloochee Creek: Pigeon River, Haywood County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 7.2 miles long (Harmon Den to Big Creek) Big Creek, Haywood County , 6 miles away, Class V - 5.4 miles long (Walnut Bottom to NPS Campground) Big Creek, Haywood County , 6 miles away, Class IV - 2 miles long (NPS Campground to Confluence with Big Pigeon) Hurricane Creek, Haywood County , 6 miles away, Class -blank- - 4.3 miles long (SR 1336 to Pigeon River) Cold Springs Creek, Haywood County , 7 miles away, Class IV - 2.5 miles long (to Harmen Den) Pigeon River, Cocke County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 4.2 miles long (Walter's Power Plant at Waterville to Bridge at Hartford) Pigeon River, Cocke County , 8 miles away, Class III+ - 4.66 miles long (Big Creek to Hartford) Pigeon River, Haywood County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 26.7 miles long (Confluence of East-West Fork to New Hepco Bidge) Straight Fork, Swain County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.6 miles long (Round Bottom to Raven Fork) Raven Fork, Swain County , 13 miles away, Class V+ - 4 miles long (Gorges to Confluence with Straight Fork)   Ski Areas Near Cataloochee Creek: Cataloochee, North Carolina , 6 miles away, 740 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 34 miles away, 600 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 40 miles away, 225 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 42 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 43 miles away, 210 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 88 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 88 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 90 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 101 miles away, 365 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 173 miles away, 603 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cataloochee Creek: Best Western Mountainbrook Inn, Maggie Valley , 8 miles away Ramada Limited Maggie Valley, Maggie Valley , 8 miles away Scottish Inns Maggie Valley, Maggie Valley , 8 miles away Comfort Inn Maggie Valley, Maggie Valley , 8 miles away A Holiday Motel, Maggie Valley , 8 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cataloochee Creek: Creekwood Farm RV Park, Waynesville, 6 miles away Pride Resorts Of America, Waynesville, 6 miles away Lonesome Pine Campground, Waynesville, 8 miles away   Trails Near Cataloochee Creek: Asbury Trail, Haywood County , 1 miles away Palmer Creek Trail, Haywood County , 4 miles away Caldwell Fork Trail, Haywood County , 4 miles away Big Branch Trail, Haywood County , 4 miles away Baxter Creek Trail, Haywood County , 4 miles away   National Parks Near Cataloochee Creek: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 30 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 35 miles away   Lakes Near Cataloochee Creek