North Carolina whitewater - Tuckasegee River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Jackson County Jackson county, Above Tanasee Creek Reservoir section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-V     4.5 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking in North Carolina is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Brevard, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. 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. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others     too. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. When you're paddling down a Blue Ridge Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. The Above Tanasee Creek Reservoir stretch of Tuckasegee River is 4.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-V section of whitewater. The natural beauty of Jackson County and the water flowing gracefully down Tuckasegee River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: This river is always fun. Life's too short   to enjoy all the fun things in the Blue Ridge Mountains. A tour to Cold Mountain Gap is always fun, and don't leave Tuckasegee River without first paying a visit to Dismal Falls. If you want to pop by some out of the ordinary stuff, pop by Devils Elbow, and the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Schoolhouse Falls. Tuckasegee River is a relatively wet place regularly with a great deal of precipitation; the month of March is the wettest with most of the rain, and October is when it's the driest. Through the warmest time of the year, highs typically are in the 80's at Tuckasegee River. Summer overnight lows dip down to the 60's. All through the wintertime highs are generally in the 40's, and all through the dark hours in the wintertime at Tuckasegee River temperatures descend to the 20's. Tuckasegee River, Above Tanasee Creek Reservoir road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-V Length: 4.5 miles Average Gradient: 93 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.16099 Longitude: -83.00641 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.1999 Longitude: -82.99151 Paddler input for Tuckasegee River, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Tuckasegee River, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: CULLOWHEE 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire 5 miles away Scenic mountain views provide the perfect backdrop for this four-season resort. Hotel rooms, condominiums, and houses are nestled in the Blue Ridge mountains but are surrounded by activities for the e... The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands 16 miles away The Inn is situated on fourteen acres with wooded walking paths, two stocked fishing ponds and a six acre lake. The courtyard and grounds are beautifully landscaped. Relax on the patio or front porch ... Best Western Smoky Mountain Inn, Waynesville 16 miles away Located in the picturesque settings of North Carolina, this Waynesville hotel is close to attractions such as the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Great Smoky Mountain Railroad and the Biltmore House. Beautif...   Blue Ridge Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Blue Ridge Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Blue Ridge Mountains. All North Carolina Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in North Carolina. Books about whitewater paddling on Tuckasegee River, North Carolina List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Tuckasegee River, 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 Brevard, North Carolina Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Brevard, North Carolina, the metro area neareast to Tuckasegee River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Tuckasegee River.   Whitewater Near Tuckasegee River: Toxaway River - Upper, Transylvania County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Above Lake Toxaway) Horsepasture River, Transylvania County , 7 miles away, Class V+ - 4.2 miles long (US Route 281 to Lake Jocassee) Thompson River, Transylvania County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.2 miles long (North Route 281 to Lake Jocassee) Toxaway River, Transylvania County , 8 miles away, Class V+ - 3.69 miles long (Highway 64 to Lake Jocassee) Whitewater River, Jackson/Transylvania County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 4 miles long (Bullpen Road to Highway 281) Courthouse Creek, Transylvania County , 9 miles away, Class III-V+ - 3 miles long (Trailhead to National Forest French Broad) Whitewater, Oconee County , 9 miles away, Class III-V+ - 2.4 miles long (Base of Upper Falls to Lake Jocassee) French Broad River - West Fork, Transylvania County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 3.4 miles long (SR 1309 Bridge to US 64 Bridge) Tuckasegee River - West Fork, Jackson County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 9.5 miles long (Thorpe Dam to Tuckasegee River) Toxaway Creek, Transylvania County , 10 miles away, Class II-V+ - 3.6 miles long (Frozen Creek Road Bridge to Lake Jocassee)   Ski Areas Near Tuckasegee River: Cataloochee, North Carolina , 22 miles away, 740 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 24 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 27 miles away, 210 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 49 miles away, 600 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 55 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 95 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 96 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 97 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 108 miles away, 365 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 188 miles away, 603 vertical feet   Hotels Near Tuckasegee River: Greystone Inn, Lake Toxaway , 4 miles away Cabins at Seven Foxes, Lake Toxaway , 4 miles away Duck Inn, Lake Toxaway , 5 miles away Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire , 5 miles away Pebble Creek Village, Cashiers , 7 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Tuckasegee River: Wolf Creek Overlook, Tuckasegee, 2 miles away Pounding Branch Campground, Lake Toxaway, 4 miles away Westridge, Lake Toxaway, 4 miles away   Trails Near Tuckasegee River: Foothills Trail, Oconee County , 10 miles away Foothills Trail, Oconee County , 10 miles away Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail, Jackson County , 11 miles away Art Loeb Trail, Transylvania County , 11 miles away Shortoff Mountain Trail, Macon County , 14 miles away   National Parks Near Tuckasegee River: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 38 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 46 miles away   Golf Courses Near Tuckasegee River: Sapphire Lakes Country Club, Sapphire , 4 miles away Lake Toxaway Company Country Club, Lake Toxaway , 5 miles away Red Bird Golf Links, Sapphire , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Tuckasegee River