North Carolina whitewater - Cullasaja River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Macon County Macon county, Peeks Creek Road to Peaceful Cove Road section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II(III)     2 miles   The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. If you're coming from Seneca it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. This stretch of Cullasaja River is 2 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as     a class II(III) section. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Whitewater paddling here in the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great experience. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Peeks Creek Road to Peaceful Cove Road section is just one of them. This stretch is short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The wonderful Macon County scenery and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. Briefly about the general area: The high level of rainfall makes Cullasaja River a reasonably wet location; throughout March this area sees   the most rain; the driest month is October. If you have a thing about the outdoors you'll have a thing about it here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. For the period of the summertime at Cullasaja River highs are mostly in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures descend down into the 60's. All through the wintertime the highs are typically in the 40's while Cullasaja River nighttime low temperatures all through the winter are in the 20's. Cullasaja River is close to California Gap which is absolutely worth checking out, and a short spree to Cullasaja Falls is always worthwhile. Cullasaja River, Peeks Creek Road to Peaceful Cove Road road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II(III) Length: 2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.1253 Longitude: -83.28501 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.1415 Longitude: -83.29445 Paddler input for Cullasaja River, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cullasaja River, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: FRANKLIN 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Cullasaja River.   Whitewater Near Cullasaja River: Cullasaja River, Macon County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2 miles long (Base of Cullasaja Falls to Peeks Creek Bridge) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 2 miles away, Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Peaceful Cove Road to Fulton Road) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 4 miles away, Class IV(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Below Cosmic Crunch to Above Cullasaja Falls) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4.75 miles long (Lake Sequoyah to below Cosmic Crunch) Middle Creek, Macon County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 0.3 miles long (North Carolina 106) Cartoogechaye River, Macon County , 8 miles away, Class II(III) - 2.75 miles long (Mount Hope Church to Louisa Chapel Road) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 8 miles away, Class I-III+(V+) - 5 miles long (Ravenel Lake to Mirror Lake) Clear Creek, Macon/Rabun County , 9 miles away, Class III+(V+) - 2 miles long (Off Highway 28 Into Overflow Creek) Norton Creek, Jackson County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 2.5 miles long (Above Thorpe Lake) Overflow Creek, Rabun County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (USFS Road 86B to Overflow Creek Road Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Cullasaja River: Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 7 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 10 miles away, 210 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 28 miles away, 740 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 37 miles away, 600 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 71 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 114 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 114 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 116 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 127 miles away, 365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cullasaja River: Comfort Inn Franklin, Franklin , 6 miles away Franklin-Days Inn, Franklin , 6 miles away Carolina Motel, Franklin , 7 miles away Holiday Inn Express Dillard, Ga, Dillard , 11 miles away Knights Inn Dillard, Dillard , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cullasaja River: Old Corundum Millsite Campground, Franklin, 2 miles away Vanhook Glade Campground, Macon County, 4 miles away Fort Cannon Campground, Franklin, 5 miles away   Trails Near Cullasaja River: Shortoff Mountain Trail, Macon County , 7 miles away Three Forks Trail, Rabun County , 10 miles away Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail, Jackson County , 11 miles away Gage Trail, Macon County , 12 miles away Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon County , 13 miles away   National Parks Near Cullasaja River: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 36 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 57 miles away   Golf Courses Near Cullasaja River: Franklin Golf Course, Franklin , 6 miles away Highlands Falls Country Club Pool & Tennis, Highlands , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Cullasaja River