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 Paddler input for Catawba River - South Fork, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Catawba River - South Fork, North Carolina 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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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