North Carolina whitewater - Eno River, Orange/Durham County

Orange/Durham county, Lawrence Road to Dam above Pleasant Green section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-III     6.2 miles
  The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Durham, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The scenic beauty of North Carolina and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream will make you feel great. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. There are many good hotels to choose from, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came.
    The Lawrence Road to Dam above Pleasant Green stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. The Lawrence Road to Dam above Pleasant Green stretch of Eno River in Orange/Durham County is 6.2 miles long and is a class I-III section of whitewater according to American
Whitewater. The campgrounds here at Eno River are pretty good. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in North Carolina are easier than the national norm, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy.

Briefly about the general area:
Eno River is a wet spot that gets a large amount of rainfall; through July this area sees the most rain while April is the month with the least amount of precipitation.
Summertime highs at Eno River typically tend to be in the 80's. Summer night lows descend down to the 60's. Daytime highs during the winter are in the 40's with temperatures at Eno River dipping down into the 20's during winter nights.
 

Eno River, Lawrence Road to Dam above Pleasant Green road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-III
Length: 6.2 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.0853
Longitude: -79.0618

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.04669
Longitude: -79.01111

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Current weather conditions at Eno River, North Carolina
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Local climate location: ROXBORO 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Microtel Inn And Suites Hillsborough, Hillsborough
5 miles away
Microtel Inn and Suites Hillsborough, NC - Enjoy a Quality Hotel Room at a Discount Hotel Price. Enjoy consistency, quality, reasonable prices and great service each time you stay with Microtel Inns a...

Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough (Durham Area), Nc, Hillsborough
5 miles away
Welcome to the Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough Hotel! Our hotel is conveniently located off I-85 and I-40 in a small town that is rich with history. While you are visiting with us in Hillsborough, ...

Hilton Durham, Durham
6 miles away
Proudly brewing STARBUCKS COFFEE in the lobby lounge, the Hilton Durham near Duke University is located in a quiet setting convenient to shopping and downtown Durham. We are only minutes away from Duk...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Durham, North Carolina
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Durham, North Carolina, the metro area neareast to Eno River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Eno River.
 Whitewater Near Eno River:
Stone's Creek, Orange County , 2 miles away, Class IV+ - 0.08 miles long (Pleasant Green Dam to Eno River)
New Hope Creek, Orange County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Turkey Farm Road to Erwin Road)
Eno River, Orange/Durham County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 8.5 miles long (Route 1567 below Duke Dam to US Route 501)
Little River, Durham County , 9 miles away, Class I-IV - 1.5 miles long (Johnson U. to US Route 501)
Flat River, Person/Durham County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 10 miles long (US Route 501 to Route 1614)
Flat River, Person/Durham County , 13 miles away, Class I-III - 4 miles long (Route 161 to Lake Michie)
Haw River, Chatham County , 18 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 7.5 miles long (Route 1545 to US Route 15-501)
Haw River, Chatham County , 19 miles away, Class I-III - 4 miles long (Bynum to Highway 64)
Haw River, Chatham County , 20 miles away, Class II-III - 1 miles long (Highway 64 to Jordan Reservoir)
Deep River, Chatham County , 27 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (US Route 15/501 Bridge to US Route 1 Bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Eno River:
Wintergreen, Virginia , 104 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 121 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Massanutten, Virginia , 132 miles away, 1100 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 147 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Bryce Resort, Virginia , 155 miles away, 500 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 167 miles away, 850 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 168 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Timberline, West Virginia , 168 miles away, 1000 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 182 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 193 miles away, 619 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Eno River:
Microtel Inn And Suites Hillsborough, Hillsborough , 5 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hillsborough (Durham Area), Nc, Hillsborough , 5 miles away
Hilton Durham, Durham , 6 miles away
Homewood Suites Durham Chapel Hill, Durham , 6 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites, Durham , 6 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Eno River:
Birchwood RV Park, Durham, 5 miles away
Spring Hill Park, Chapel Hill, 13 miles away
Holly Grove Campground, Durham County, 13 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Eno River:
Cedar Grove Golf Course, Hillsborough , 3 miles away

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