North Carolina whitewater - Swannanoa River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Buncombe County Buncombe county, Main Bridge In Swannanoa to Azalea section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     8.6 miles   If you're coming from Asheville it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The nature scenery of Buncombe County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great reasons to come. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. If you're a camper you     can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The Main Bridge In Swannanoa to Azalea section of Swannanoa River in North Carolina is 8.6 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. 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. The Main Bridge In Swannanoa to Azalea section is the only paddling section along Swannanoa River. The Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is wonderful. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in North Carolina are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are suitable for beginners. Briefly about the general area: Near Swannanoa River you hit upon Wilson Cove which   is a wonderful spot to check out. At Swannanoa River through the summer highs are in the 80's while nighttime lows are mostly in the 60's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 40's, and after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Swannanoa River descend into the 20's. Swannanoa River gets much water; through July this area sees the most rain, and the driest month of the year is October. Swannanoa River, Main Bridge In Swannanoa to Azalea road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-II Length: 8.6 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.6007 Longitude: -82.4086 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.58359 Longitude: -82.4655 Paddler input for Swannanoa River, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Swannanoa River, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: HOT SPRINGS 5 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 Swannanoa River.   Whitewater Near Swannanoa River: Rocky Broad River, Henderson/Buncombe County , 13 miles away, Class IV-V - 3.6 miles long (Bridge at Flat Creek Road to Bridge at US Route 64) French Broad River, Transylvania/ Henderson/ Buncombe/ Madison County , 13 miles away, Class I-III - 6.5 miles long (North Carolina Route 251 to Route 1634) Rocky Broad River, Henderson/Rutherford County , 15 miles away, Class IV-V - 3.5 miles long (Along Route 64/74 to Lake Lure at Chimney Rock) Big Hungry Creek, Henderson/ Polk County , 18 miles away, Class III-IV - 1.3 miles long (Big Hungry Road to Green) Hungry River, Henderson County , 18 miles away, Class IV - 1.3 miles long (Big Hungry Road to Green River) Green River, Henderson/ Polk County , 19 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.9 miles long (Hungry Creek to Green River Cove Road) Curtis Creek, McDowell County , 19 miles away, Class IV+ - 7 miles long (Close to Old Fort) Green River, Polk County , 19 miles away, Class II - 6 miles long (Fishtop Access to where river leaves road) Green River, Henderson County , 19 miles away, Class II-III+ - 3.7 miles long (Tuxedo Powerplant to above Hungry Creek) Green River, Henderson County , 20 miles away, Class III-V - 1.2 miles long (Summit Lake Dam to powerhouse)   Ski Areas Near Swannanoa River: Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 21 miles away, 700 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 45 miles away, 740 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 50 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 51 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 52 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 63 miles away, 365 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 69 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 72 miles away, 210 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 78 miles away, 600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Swannanoa River: Days Inn Biltmore East, Asheville , 2 miles away Holiday Inn ASHEVILLE-BILTMORE EAST, Asheville , 2 miles away Quality Inn & Suites Biltmore East, Asheville , 2 miles away Asheville-East/Biltmore Super 8 Motel, Asheville , 2 miles away Ramada Asheville, Asheville , 5 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Swannanoa River: Azalea Country Campground, Asheville, 2 miles away Asheville East KOA, Swannanoa, 2 miles away Taps RV Park, Asheville, 2 miles away   Trails Near Swannanoa River: Side Hill Trail, Buncombe County , 15 miles away Shut-In Trail, Buncombe County , 17 miles away   National Parks Near Swannanoa River: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 9 miles away   Lakes Near Swannanoa River