North Carolina whitewater - Upper Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Burke County Burke county, Raven Cliff Gorge to FR 982 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III+(IV)     17 miles   The Raven Cliff Gorge to FR 982 section of Upper Creek in North Carolina is 17 miles long and has been rated as a class III+(IV) section by American Whitewater. The starting point is not too far from Boone, as you can see on the road map further down. The scenic beauty of North Carolina and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water beats anything. Upper Creek doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Raven Cliff Gorge to FR 982 stretch is the only one. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll     find lots of paddling spots. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is an added bonus. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your camping stuff too. Briefly about the general area: Upper Creek gets a great deal of water; May is the wettest month with most rain,   and the driest month of the year is December. The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 70's to Upper Creek. Summer night lows fall down to the 50's. Throughout the winter highs are ordinarily in the 40's with temperatures at Upper Creek dipping down into the 10's during winter nights. Upper Creek, Raven Cliff Gorge to FR 982 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III+(IV) Length: 17 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.95349 Longitude: -81.87921 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.8269 Longitude: -81.7373 Paddler input for Upper Creek, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Upper Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: BANNER ELK 23 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Days Inn And Suites, Morganton 12 miles away Days Inn & Suites of Morganton is a beautiful indoor property constructed in 1998-99 and has been well kept since then. The location is great as it is right off the interstate I-40 with all the good s... Comfort Inn & Suites, Morganton 12 miles away Grandfather Mountain Skiing, golf, Boone, Blowing Rock, Gateway to great Smokey Mountains, furniture shopping and many other attractions nearby. Business Center and Manager's Reception. Pet Charge: 25... Quality Inn Morganton, Morganton 14 miles away Located at the Gateway to the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains, the Quality Inn all the amenities both business and leisure travelers need. Our location is convenient to I-40 and withing walking ...   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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Upper Creek.   Whitewater Near Upper Creek: Steels Creek, Burke County , 0 miles away, Class II-III - 6.6 miles long (to Confluence with Upper Creek) Wilson Creek, Caldwell County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 1.9 miles long (National Forest sign to parking area above Brown MtNorth Beach) Wilson Creek, Caldwell County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Route 1328 Bridge to National Forest sign) Wilson Creek, Caldwell County , 5 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 4 miles long (Below Brown Mountain Beach to Johns River) North Harper Creek, Avery/Caldwell County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 9 miles long (Wilson Creek Tributary) Lost Cove Creek, Avery County , 7 miles away, Class -blank- - 8 miles long (Main) Linville River, Burke County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 16.4 miles long (Linville Falls to Lake James) Johns River, Burke/Caldwell County , 7 miles away, Class I-II - 6.5 miles long (Route 1328 to Route 1438) Wilson Creek, Avery/Caldwell County , 8 miles away, Class IV - 5 miles long (Upper Wilson) Gragg Prong River, Avery County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.6 miles long (Roseboro to Lost Cove Creek)   Ski Areas Near Upper Creek: Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 14 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 14 miles away, 619 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 18 miles away, 830 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 19 miles away, 365 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 49 miles away, 700 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 91 miles away, 740 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 107 miles away, 603 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 115 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 119 miles away, 210 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 121 miles away, 600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Upper Creek: Days Inn And Suites, Morganton , 12 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Morganton , 12 miles away Quality Inn Morganton, Morganton , 14 miles away Sleep Inn Morganton, Morganton , 14 miles away Sugar Ski and Country Club, Sugar Mountain , 15 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Upper Creek: Daniel Boone Family Campground, Morganton, 1 miles away Optimistic RV Resort, Morganton, 2 miles away Rose Creek Family Campground, Morganton, 3 miles away   Trails Near Upper Creek: Yancey Ridge Trail, Avery County , 8 miles away Daniel Boone Scout Trail, Caldwell County , 12 miles away Bald Mountain Trail, McDowell County , 17 miles away   National Parks Near Upper Creek: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 54 miles away