North Carolina whitewater - South Yadkin River, Davie/Rowan County
Davie/Rowan
county,
Route 1143 to US Route 6O1 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS I-II 11.7 miles
The Route 1143 to US Route 6O1 section of South Yadkin River is 11.7 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. The average North Carolina whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers here are not very demanding. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The beautiful
scenery of Davie/Rowan County and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. There's camping available near South Yadkin River. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight
trip, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. The put-in location is a short drive from Salisbury, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you won't find a large number of other rivers. There are no other sections to paddle along South Yadkin River than the Route 1143 to US Route 6O1 section.
Briefly about the general area: A good deal of rain falls at South Yadkin River; the month of May is the wettest with most of the
rain; the driest month of the year is April. Summertime highs at South Yadkin River mostly tend to be in the 80's, and the overnight is slightly chillier of course, frequently in the 60's. High temperatures all through the wintertime are normally in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at South Yadkin River.
6 miles away
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