North Carolina whitewater - Tuckasegee River, Great Smoky Mountains, Jackson County Jackson county, Dillsboro to Route 1392 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II(III)     5 miles   The Dillsboro to Route 1392 stretch of Tuckasegee River in Jackson County is 5 miles long and has been rated as a class II(III) section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Jackson County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. 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. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Dillsboro     to Route 1392 stretch is just one of them. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good places. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Great Smoky Mountains scenery is wonderful. This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon. Briefly about the general area: All the water falling down from the sky makes Tuckasegee River a wet place; all through July this area sees the most rain, and October is when it's the driest. A pleasant place next to Tuckasegee River is Hazel Hollow. Throughout the days of summer, highs frequently   are in the 80's at Tuckasegee River while nighttime lows are commonly in the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's, and overnight lows in the 20's for Tuckasegee River. Tuckasegee River, Dillsboro to Route 1392 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II(III) Length: 5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.36589 Longitude: -83.25061 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.4037 Longitude: -83.3126 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, Great Smoky Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: GATLINBURG 3 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western River Escape Inn & Suites, Dillsboro 2 miles away This Dillsboro, North Carolina hotel encompasses the charm of a small mountain town with all of the amenities and conveniences to ensure a comfortable stay for every guest that visits. Tucked into t... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dillsboro, Nc, Dillsboro 2 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dillsboro, N.C. is nestled in the Western North Carolina mountains only minutes from Historic Dillsboro and the Great Smoky Railway. We are centrally located betwee... Holiday Inn Cherokee, Nc, Cherokee 5 miles away Immerse yourself in Native American culture at the Holiday Inn of Cherokee Hotel, nestled in the beautiful Great Smoky Mountains, in the heart of The Cherokee Indian Reservation. Escape into the past ...   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. 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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: Oconaluftee River, Swain County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 11.5 miles long (Smokemont Campground to Birdtown) Raven Fork, Swain County , 9 miles away, Class II-III+(IV) - 8 miles long (Job Corps Bridge to Confluence with Oconalufftee) Tuckasegee River, Jackson/Swain County , 9 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Whittier to Bryson City) Scotts Creek, Jackson County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 2 miles long (Willets-Ochre Hill to Addie) Tuckasegee River, Jackson County , 11 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 9.4 miles long (Cedar Cliff Reservior to Cullowhee) Oconaluftee River, Swain County , 11 miles away, Class III - 4 miles long (Quiet Walkway to Smokemont) Deep Creek, Swain County , 12 miles away, Class II - 3 miles long (Bryson City) Raven Fork, Swain County , 12 miles away, Class V+ - 4 miles long (Gorges to Confluence with Straight Fork) Straight Fork, Swain County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 4.6 miles long (Round Bottom to Raven Fork) Little Tennessee River, Macon/ Swain County , 13 miles away, Class I-III - 23 miles long (North Carolina Route 28 to US Route 19)   Ski Areas Near Tuckasegee River: Cataloochee, North Carolina , 17 miles away, 740 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 21 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 24 miles away, 210 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 26 miles away, 600 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 62 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 107 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 107 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 109 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 120 miles away, 365 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 195 miles away, 603 vertical feet   Hotels Near Tuckasegee River: Best Western River Escape Inn & Suites, Dillsboro , 2 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Dillsboro, Nc, Dillsboro , 2 miles away Holiday Inn Cherokee, Nc, Cherokee , 5 miles away Cherokee NC Days INN, Cherokee , 5 miles away Fairfield Inn And Suites Cherokee, Cherokee , 5 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Tuckasegee River: Holly Cove, Whittier, 3 miles away Savannah Creek RV Resort, Sylva, 4 miles away Great Smokey Mountain RV Camping, Whittier, 4 miles away   Trails Near Tuckasegee River: Shortoff Mountain Trail, Macon County , 16 miles away Caldwell Fork Trail, Haywood County , 18 miles away Palmer Creek Trail, Haywood County , 18 miles away Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail, Jackson County , 20 miles away   National Parks Near Tuckasegee River: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 24 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 51 miles away   Lakes Near Tuckasegee River