North Carolina whitewater - Raven Fork, Great Smoky Mountains, Swain County Swain county, Gorges to Confluence with Straight Fork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS V+     4 miles   This stretch of Raven Fork in North Carolina is 4 miles long and it is classified as a class V+ section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in North Carolina is often easier than elsewhere, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are good for beginners. No shortage of good hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There's camping available near Raven Fork. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of spots for     that. The Gorges to Confluence with Straight Fork section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. The natural beauty of Swain County and the water flowing gracefully down Raven Fork beats anything. The starting point is not too far from Newport, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The wild scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains is great. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. Briefly about the general area: The Gorges is a magnificent site to explore. Raven Fork gets much water; of all the months in a year March is the one with the most rain, and October on the other hand is the driest. High temperatures at Raven Fork   during the warmest time of the year are in the 80's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 60's. High temperatures throughout the wintertime are normally in the 40's; after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Raven Fork fall into the 20's. Raven Fork, Gorges to Confluence with Straight Fork road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: V+ Length: 4 miles Average Gradient: 400 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.6062 Longitude: -83.2597 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.56549 Longitude: -83.2455 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 6 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Microtel Inn and Suites Cherokee, Cherokee 3 miles away This Microtel Inn and Suites is close to downtown Cherokee, 0.5 mile to Harrahs Cherokee Casino and less than 2 miles to the Blue Ridge Parkway and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Microtel Inn... Hawthorn Suites Louisville-East, Louisville 3 miles away This Hawthorn Suites is great for a weekend getaway and is the perfect extended stay hotel in Louisvilles East End. We are located behind Mall St Matthews and Oxmoor Mall and a short drive to the Loui... Best Western Great Smokies Inn, Cherokee 6 miles away Stay at this Cherokee, North Carolina hotel just one mile from Smoky Mountain National Park. The Best Western Great Smokies Inn is a unique log cabin style hotel that is conveniently located with ea...   Great Smoky Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Great Smoky Mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Great Smoky Mountains. All North Carolina Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in North Carolina. Books about whitewater paddling on Raven Fork, North Carolina List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Raven Fork, North Carolina. Find a whitewater outfitter in North Carolina Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Newport, Tennessee Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Newport, Tennessee, the metro area neareast to Raven Fork. 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: Straight Fork, Swain County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.6 miles long (Round Bottom to Raven Fork) Raven Fork, Swain County , 3 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 8 miles long (Job Corps Bridge to Confluence with Oconalufftee) Oconaluftee River, Swain County , 6 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Quiet Walkway to Smokemont) Oconaluftee River, Swain County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 11.5 miles long (Smokemont Campground to Birdtown) Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Sevier County , 9 miles away, Class V - 1.4 miles long (Ramsey Prong/ Eagle Rocks Prong confluence to Bridge at Trailhead) Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Sevier County , 11 miles away, Class IV+ - 1.5 miles long (Ramsey's Cascade trailhead to Porters Creek confluence) Tuckasegee River, Jackson County , 11 miles away, Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Dillsboro to Route 1392) Big Creek, Haywood County , 12 miles away, Class V - 5.4 miles long (Walnut Bottom to NPS Campground) Scotts Creek, Jackson County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2 miles long (Willets-Ochre Hill to Addie) Little Pigeon River - Middle Prong, Sevier County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.7 miles long (Picnic Grounds at Greenbrier Ranger Station to Highway 73)   Ski Areas Near Raven Fork: Cataloochee, North Carolina , 11 miles away, 740 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 22 miles away, 600 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 33 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 35 miles away, 210 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 55 miles away, 700 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 101 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 101 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 103 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 115 miles away, 365 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 186 miles away, 603 vertical feet   Hotels Near Raven Fork: Microtel Inn and Suites Cherokee, Cherokee , 3 miles away Hawthorn Suites Louisville-East, Louisville , 3 miles away Best Western Great Smokies Inn, Cherokee , 6 miles away Baymont Inn Cherokee/Smoky Mountains, Cherokee , 6 miles away Cherokee NC Days INN, Cherokee , 7 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Raven Fork: Indian Creek Campground, Cherokee, 2 miles away Round Bottom Campground, Swain County, 3 miles away River Valley RV Park and Campground, Cherokee, 3 miles away   Trails Near Raven Fork: Palmer Creek Trail, Haywood County , 10 miles away Messer Trail, Cocke County , 10 miles away Caldwell Fork Trail, Haywood County , 10 miles away Lower Whiterock Trail, Cocke County , 11 miles away Baxter Creek Trail, Haywood County , 12 miles away   National Parks Near Raven Fork: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 19 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 48 miles away