North Carolina whitewater - Dan River, Stokes County
Stokes
county,
Danville Power Plant to Route 773 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-III 8 miles
The starting location is a short drive from Danville, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside North Carolina you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are less demanding. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either
way in this general area you won't find many other paddling rivers. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while will make you glad you came. There's camping available near Dan River. This stretch of Dan River in North Carolina is 8 miles long and is rated
by American Whitewater as a class I-III section. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip.
Briefly about the general area: Throughout the days of summer highs here at Dan River reach the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures drop down into the 60's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 40's, and through the dark hours in the wintertime at Dan River temperatures sink to the 20's. The
high level of rain makes Dan River a pretty wet spot; of all the months in a year July is the one with the most rain; January is the month with the least moisture.
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