North Carolina whitewater - Nantahala River, Great Smoky Mountains, Macon County Macon county, FS Road 327 to 1310 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     0.7 miles   The nature scenery of Macon County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. This is a very short stretch so no need to bring snacks. When you're paddling down a Great Smoky Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The FS Road 327 to 1310 Bridge section of Nantahala River in Macon County is 0.7 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V section. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but     do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in North Carolina is often easier than elsewhere, so don't forget that many runs in this state are very easy. Briefly about the general area: A brilliant place to take a look at close to Nantahala River is Turkey Pen Cove, and there is a delightful hiking trail nearby called the Wesser Creek Trail. The high level of rain makes Nantahala River a quite wet site; most of the rain falls through July; October   is the month with the least moisture. At Nantahala River during the summertime months highs are in the 80's with nighttime lows in the 60's. During the wintertime highs are frequently in the 40's, and after the sun is down throughout the wintertime temperatures at Nantahala River dip into the 20's. But wait, there's more amusing stuff to do in the Great Smoky Mountains. Queens Falls is a picturesque site to go to while you're at Nantahala River; don't leave Nantahala River without first checking out Winding Stairs. At this river you will never have a bad time. Nantahala River, FS Road 327 to 1310 Bridge road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 0.7 miles Average Gradient: 210 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.25699 Longitude: -83.6553 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.2467 Longitude: -83.65351 Paddler input for Nantahala River, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Nantahala River, Great Smoky Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: TAPOCO 6 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 Nantahala River.   Whitewater Near Nantahala River: Nantahala River, Macon/Swain County , 1 miles away, Class III - 3.2 miles long (Route 1310 Bridge to Highway 19) Whiteoak Creek, Macon County , 1 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Above Nantahala Cascades) Nantahala River, Macon/Swain County , 3 miles away, Class II+(III) - 8 miles long (Power Plant to Wesser) Nantahala River, Macon/Clay County , 8 miles away, Class I-II+(III) - 12.74 miles long (Highway 64 to Nantahala Lake) Nantahala River, Macon County , 12 miles away, Class II(III) - 4 miles long (Kimsey Creek to US 64) Fires Creek, Clay County , 13 miles away, Class II-III+ - 8 miles long (Two miles above Horse Park to Leatherwood Falls) Fires Creek, Clay County , 13 miles away, Class -blank- - 5 miles long (Mule Flats to Arch Bridge) Little Tennessee River, Macon/ Swain County , 14 miles away, Class I-III - 23 miles long (North Carolina Route 28 to US Route 19) Noland Creek, Swain County , 14 miles away, Class -blank- - 1 miles long (Lakeview Road to Fontana Lake) Tallulah River, Towns/Rabun County , 17 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 5.5 miles long (GA/North Carolina State Line to Tate Branch Campground)   Ski Areas Near Nantahala River: Sky Valley, Georgia , 26 miles away, 210 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 26 miles away, 600 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 27 miles away, 225 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 43 miles away, 740 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 88 miles away, 700 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 134 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 134 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 136 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 147 miles away, 365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Nantahala River: Country Hearth Inn Andrews, Andrews , 12 miles away Sleep Inn Bryson City, Bryson City , 18 miles away Ramada Inn Lake Chatuge Lodge Hiawasee, Hiawassee , 18 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hiawassee, Ga, Hiawassee , 18 miles away Carolina Motel, Franklin , 19 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Nantahala River: Appletree Campground, Macon County, 1 miles away Rocky water Campground, Topton, 2 miles away Kickstand Lodge, Robbinsville, 8 miles away   Trails Near Nantahala River: Wesser Creek Trail, Swain County , 6 miles away CHoga Trail, Cherokee County , 7 miles away Thorn Mountain Trail, Macon County , 8 miles away Rartram Trail, Macon County , 9 miles away Rufus Morgan Trail, Macon County , 9 miles away   National Parks Near Nantahala River: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 28 miles away   Lakes Near Nantahala River