North Carolina whitewater - Raven Fork, Great Smoky Mountains, Swain County Swain county, Job Corps Bridge to Confluence with Oconalufftee section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III+(IV)     8 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in North Carolina is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. The nature scenery of Swain County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. The Job Corps Bridge to Confluence with Oconalufftee stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. The river winds through the Great Smoky Mountains and you get great scenery. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the     river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Newport, as you can see on the road map further down. The Job Corps Bridge to Confluence with Oconalufftee stretch of Raven Fork in North Carolina is 8 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class II-III+(IV) section of whitewater. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: For the duration of the summer at Raven Fork   highs are generally in the 80's with night lows in the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Raven Fork. The high level of rainfall makes Raven Fork a rather wet place; through March this area sees the most rain; the driest of the months is October. Mingo Falls is a wonderful local attraction. Raven Fork, Job Corps Bridge to Confluence with Oconalufftee road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III+(IV) Length: 8 miles Average Gradient: 70 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.56549 Longitude: -83.2455 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.5135 Longitude: -83.29941 Paddler input for Raven Fork, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Raven Fork, Great Smoky Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: SEVIERVILLE 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 Raven Fork.   Whitewater Near Raven Fork: Raven Fork, Swain County , 3 miles away, Class V+ - 4 miles long (Gorges to Confluence with Straight Fork) Straight Fork, Swain County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.6 miles long (Round Bottom to Raven Fork) Oconaluftee River, Swain County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 11.5 miles long (Smokemont Campground to Birdtown) Oconaluftee River, Swain County , 5 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Quiet Walkway to Smokemont) Tuckasegee River, Jackson County , 9 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Dillsboro to Route 1392) Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Sevier County , 11 miles away, Class V - 1.4 miles long (Ramsey Prong/ Eagle Rocks Prong confluence to Bridge at Trailhead) Tuckasegee River, Jackson/Swain County , 11 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Whittier to Bryson City) Scotts Creek, Jackson County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2 miles long (Willets-Ochre Hill to Addie) Deep Creek, Swain County , 12 miles away, Class II - 3 miles long (Bryson City) Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Sevier County , 12 miles away, Class IV+ - 1.5 miles long (Ramsey's Cascade trailhead to Porters Creek confluence)   Ski Areas Near Raven Fork: Cataloochee, North Carolina , 13 miles away, 740 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 22 miles away, 600 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 30 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 32 miles away, 210 vertical feet Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 58 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Raven Fork: Best Western Great Smokies Inn, Cherokee , 3 miles away Microtel Inn and Suites Cherokee, Cherokee , 3 miles away Hawthorn Suites by Wyndham Louisville East, Louisville , 3 miles away Baymont Inn and Suites Cherokee Smoky Mountains, Cherokee , 4 miles away Days Inn Cherokee/Smokey Mountains, Cherokee , 4 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Raven Fork: River Valley RV Park and Campground, Cherokee, 1 miles away Yogi In The Smokies, Cherokee, 3 miles away Cherokee/Great Smokies KOA, Cherokee, 3 miles away   Trails Near Raven Fork: Palmer Creek Trail, Haywood County , 12 miles away Caldwell Fork Trail, Haywood County , 12 miles away Messer Trail, Cocke County , 13 miles away Lower Whiterock Trail, Cocke County , 14 miles away Baxter Creek Trail, Haywood County , 15 miles away   National Parks Near Raven Fork: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 19 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 49 miles away