North Carolina whitewater - Catawba River - South Fork, Gaston County

Gaston county, High Shoals section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 
  The put-in location is a short drive from Lincolnton, as you can see on the road map further down. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are great attractions for lots of people. Lodging is available near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is an extremely short stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are not so many other good spots for that
    around here. There's camping available near Catawba River - South Fork. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in North Carolina is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. The High Shoals section is one of
a few paddling sections in this river system.

Briefly about the general area:
At Catawba River - South Fork through the summertime months highs are in the 80's while overnight lows are generally in the 60's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 40's, and night lows throughout the wintertime for Catawba River - South Fork tend to be in the 20's. Catawba River - South Fork generally gets a lot of rain; the month of March is the wettest with most of the rain while April is regularly the driest month.
If you're visiting Catawba River - South Fork from Lincolnton, you won't be the only one.
 

Catawba River - South Fork, High Shoals road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class:
Length: 0.2 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.3969
Longitude: -81.20421

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.3968
Longitude: -81.2043

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Current weather conditions at Catawba River - South Fork, North Carolina
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Local climate location: HICKORY FAA AP 3 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Days Inn Lincolnton, Lincolnton
5 miles away
Situated in picturesque Lincoln County, North Carolina, Days Inn Linconton is convenient to Charlotte with its many attractions. Nascar fans can stay with us in Lincolnton in newly rennovated rooms a...

Comfort Inn Lincolnton, Lincolnton
5 miles away
We provide a fully cooked breakfast. Outdoor pool on premises. Whirlpool and efficiency suites as well as standard rooms available. Conveniently located off of Highway 321....

Holiday Inn Express GASTONIA, Gastonia
6 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Lincolnton, North Carolina
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Lincolnton, North Carolina, the metro area neareast to Catawba River - South Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Catawba River - South Fork.
 Whitewater Near Catawba River - South Fork:
Catawba River - South Fork, Gaston County , 12 miles away, Class -blank- - 0.2 miles long (McAdenville)
Kings Branch, Cherokee County , 23 miles away, Class II-III+ - 2 miles long (Kings Mountain Park Run)
 Ski Areas Near Catawba River - South Fork:
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 54 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 60 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 61 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 65 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 96 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 124 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 131 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 147 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 151 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 164 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Catawba River - South Fork:
Days Inn Lincolnton, Lincolnton , 5 miles away
Comfort Inn Lincolnton, Lincolnton , 5 miles away
Holiday Inn Express GASTONIA, Gastonia , 6 miles away
Gastonia-Days Inn West Of Charlotte/King's Mountain, Gastonia , 7 miles away
Economy Inn Bessemer, Bessemer City , 8 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Catawba River - South Fork:
Tuckers Grove Campground, Lincoln County, 9 miles away
Cross Country Campground, Denver, 14 miles away
Rock Springs Campground, Lincoln County, 15 miles away
 Lakes Near Catawba River - South Fork

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