North Carolina whitewater - Little Tennessee River, Great Smoky Mountains, Macon/ Swain County Macon/ Swain county, North Carolina Route 28 to US Route 19 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     23 miles   The natural beauty of Macon/ Swain County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. This stretch of Little Tennessee River in Macon/ Swain County is 23 miles long and it is classified as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. This section is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack     your sleeping bag. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the North Carolina Route 28 to US Route 19 section is just one of many. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The river winds through the Great Smoky Mountains and you get great scenery. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Nearby Caler Cove is a brilliant spot to go if you're at Little Tennessee River, and don't leave Little Tennessee River without first checking out Raby Bend. Life's too short   to enjoy all the enjoyable things in the Great Smoky Mountains. All the water falling down from the sky makes Little Tennessee River a wet place; the month with most of the rain is July while October is typically the driest month. High temperatures at Little Tennessee River all through the summertime months are in the 80's. Throughout the moonlight hours it's commonly in the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Little Tennessee River. Little Tennessee River, North Carolina Route 28 to US Route 19 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 23 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.2349 Longitude: -83.39601 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.3748 Longitude: -83.52051 Paddler input for Little Tennessee River, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Little Tennessee River, Great Smoky Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: TAPOCO 7 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 Little Tennessee River.   Whitewater Near Little Tennessee River: Tuckasegee River, Jackson/Swain County , 8 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Whittier to Bryson City) Cartoogechaye River, Macon County , 8 miles away, Class II(III) - 2.75 miles long (Mount Hope Church to Louisa Chapel Road) Noland Creek, Swain County , 10 miles away, Class -blank- - 1 miles long (Lakeview Road to Fontana Lake) Deep Creek, Swain County , 10 miles away, Class II - 3 miles long (Bryson City) Nantahala River, Macon/Swain County , 13 miles away, Class II+(III) - 8 miles long (Power Plant to Wesser) Whiteoak Creek, Macon County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Above Nantahala Cascades) Cullasaja River, Macon County , 13 miles away, Class I-II - 3.5 miles long (Peaceful Cove Road to Fulton Road) Tuckasegee River, Jackson County , 13 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Dillsboro to Route 1392) Nantahala River, Macon County , 14 miles away, Class II(III) - 4 miles long (Kimsey Creek to US 64) Nantahala River, Macon County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 0.7 miles long (FS Road 327 to 1310 Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Little Tennessee River: Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 20 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 20 miles away, 210 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 23 miles away, 600 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 29 miles away, 740 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 75 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 120 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 120 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 122 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 133 miles away, 365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Little Tennessee River: Sleep Inn Bryson City, Bryson City , 7 miles away Microtel Inn And Suites Bryson City, Bryson City , 7 miles away Nantahala Cabins, Bryson City , 7 miles away Franklin-Days Inn, Franklin , 9 miles away Microtel Inn Franklin, Franklin , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Little Tennessee River: Smoky Mountain Meadows Campground, Bryson City, 4 miles away Turkey Creek Campground, Almond, 5 miles away Ela Campground, Bryson City, 5 miles away   Trails Near Little Tennessee River: Wesser Creek Trail, Swain County , 8 miles away Rartram Trail, Macon County , 9 miles away Rufus Morgan Trail, Macon County , 10 miles away Tsali Horse Trail, Graham County , 11 miles away Hurricane Creek Trail, Macon County , 14 miles away   National Parks Near Little Tennessee River: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 23 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 64 miles away