North Carolina whitewater - Catawba River - North Fork, Blue Ridge Mountains, McDowell County McDowell county, Route 1559 to Route 1552 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     5.6 miles   WE RUN THIS WHEN ITS ''UP'' WHICH IS NOT THAT OFTEN. WE NEVER SEE ANYONE ELSE WHEN WE GO. GOOD RUN FOR BEGINNERS. Says MARK This section of Catawba River - North Fork in North Carolina is 5.6 miles long and is a class II-III section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The put-in is not too far from Forest City, as you can see on the road map further down. The beautiful scenery of McDowell County and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors     are great reasons to come. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good places. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. The beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great plus for this river. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Route 1559 to Route 1552 Bridge stretch is just one of them. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in North Carolina are often easier than in other states, so keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about   the general area: Don't leave Catawba River - North Fork without first going for a hike along the Bald Mountain Trail. Summertime highs at Catawba River - North Fork commonly tend to be in the 80's with night lows in the 50's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's with temperatures at Catawba River - North Fork dipping down into the 10's all through winter nights. Catawba River - North Fork is a reasonably wet place typically with a lot of rainfall; all through the month of March you get the most rain around here while December is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Catawba River - North Fork, Route 1559 to Route 1552 Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 5.6 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.7928 Longitude: -82.01921 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.73416 Longitude: -81.98667 Paddler input for Catawba River - North Fork, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Catawba River - North Fork, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: CELO 16 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Comfort Inn Marion, Marion 6 miles away Indoor heated pool with sun deck and hot tub. Free deluxe continental breakfast. Clean, well appointed rooms with coffee makers, irons and boards, Microwave, refrigerator and other amenities for your ... Marion Days Inn, Marion 12 miles away * Hotel is conveniently located at I-40 Exit 85 and Hwy 221 * Hotel is just minutes from downtown Marion and many area attractions * Blue Ridge Parkway 25 mi, Chimney Rock 25 mi, Gold & Gem Mining 3 m... Marion Super 8 Motel, Marion 12 miles away * Free High-speed Internet * Super Start Breakfast * Commercial Rates * Full service and fast food restaurants nearby * 25 Inch color TV with cable/HBO/ESPN * Free local phone calls * Pe...   Blue Ridge Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Blue Ridge Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Blue Ridge Mountains. All North Carolina Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in North Carolina. Books about whitewater paddling on Catawba River - North Fork, North Carolina List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Catawba River - North Fork, 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 Forest City, North Carolina Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Forest City, North Carolina, the metro area neareast to Catawba River - North Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Catawba River - North Fork.   Whitewater Near Catawba River - North Fork: Catawba River, McDowell/Burke County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Route 1234 Bridge to US Route 221 Bridge) Linville River, Burke County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 16.4 miles long (Linville Falls to Lake James) Catawba River - North Fork, Burke County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.5 miles long (Linville) North Toe River, Avery County , 12 miles away, Class II - 10 miles long (Plumtree to Bush Rd/Rt. 19E) Curtis Creek, McDowell County , 13 miles away, Class IV+ - 7 miles long (Close to Old Fort) Toe River - South, Avery/ Mitchell/ Yancey County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 22.5 miles long (Carolina Hemlocks Camp to Route 1131) Catawba River, McDowell/Burke County , 15 miles away, Class I-II - 8.5 miles long (Route 1223 Bridge Route 1147 Bridge) Steels Creek, Burke County , 15 miles away, Class II-III - 6.6 miles long (to Confluence with Upper Creek) Upper Creek, Burke County , 15 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 17 miles long (Raven Cliff Gorge to FR 982) Lost Cove Creek, Avery County , 18 miles away, Class -blank- - 8 miles long (Main)   Ski Areas Near Catawba River - North Fork: Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 23 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 24 miles away, 619 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 26 miles away, 830 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 33 miles away, 365 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 37 miles away, 700 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 76 miles away, 740 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 100 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 103 miles away, 210 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 108 miles away, 600 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 120 miles away, 603 vertical feet   Hotels Near Catawba River - North Fork: Comfort Inn Marion, Marion , 6 miles away Marion Days Inn, Marion , 12 miles away Marion Super 8 Motel, Marion , 12 miles away Fox Run Resort (Vri), Lake Lure , 20 miles away Fairfield Mountains Resort, Lake Lure , 21 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Catawba River - North Fork: Lake James Landing, Marion, 2 miles away Barefoot Landing & Recreational Vehicle PARK, Marion, 3 miles away Armstrong Creek RV Park, Marion, 4 miles away   Trails Near Catawba River - North Fork: Bald Mountain Trail, McDowell County , 1 miles away   National Parks Near Catawba River - North Fork: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 40 miles away   Lakes Near Catawba River - North Fork