North Carolina whitewater - Whitewater River, Blue Ridge Mountains, Jackson/Transylvania County Jackson/Transylvania county, Bullpen Road to Highway 281 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V+     4 miles   The natural beauty of North Carolina and the water flowing gracefully down Whitewater River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The average North Carolina whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be easier to run than those in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The put-in is not too far from Seneca, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip.     When you're paddling down a Blue Ridge Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. The Bullpen Road to Highway 281 section of Whitewater River is 4 miles long and is a class IV-V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Lodging is available near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The Bullpen Road to Highway 281 section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: The high level of precipitation makes Whitewater River a rather wet spot; through   March this area sees the most rain, and April meanwhile is the driest month. Just can't get enough of the Blue Ridge Mountains. You might want to pay a visit to Happy Hollow since you're here at Whitewater River. All through the warmest time of the year at Whitewater River highs are ordinarily in the 70's, and through the night it cools down to the 50's. Throughout the winter the highs are regularly in the 40's; winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Whitewater River. The Foothills Trail offers hiking at its best, and Upper Falls is an inspiring spot to pop by while here. Whitewater River, Bullpen Road to Highway 281 road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V+ Length: 4 miles Average Gradient: 138 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.05569 Longitude: -83.06621 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.03749 Longitude: -83.02221 Paddler input for Whitewater River, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Whitewater River, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: HIGHLANDS 4 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... 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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 Seneca, South Carolina Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Seneca, South Carolina, the metro area neareast to Whitewater River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Whitewater River.   Whitewater Near Whitewater River: Whitewater, Oconee County , 3 miles away, Class III-V+ - 2.4 miles long (Base of Upper Falls to Lake Jocassee) Chattooga River - East Fork, Oconee County , 3 miles away, Class -blank- - 1.9 miles long (Highway 107 to Walhalla Fish Hatchery) Thompson River, Transylvania County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.2 miles long (North Route 281 to Lake Jocassee) Chattooga River - East Fork, Oconee County , 5 miles away, Class -blank- - 2.46 miles long (Walhalla Fish Hatchery to Chattooga) Chattooga River, Jackson County , 5 miles away, Class V - 6 miles long (North Carolina 1107 to Bull Pen Bridge) Chattooga River, Rabun/Oconee County , 6 miles away, Class III-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Bull Pen Bridge to Burrells Ford Bridge) Chattooga River, Jackson/Macon County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Bullpen Bridge to Burrell's Ford) Horsepasture River, Transylvania County , 6 miles away, Class V+ - 4.2 miles long (US Route 281 to Lake Jocassee) Toxaway River - Upper, Transylvania County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Above Lake Toxaway) Tuckasegee River, Jackson County , 8 miles away, Class III-V - 4.5 miles long (Above Tanasee Creek Reservoir)   Ski Areas Near Whitewater River: Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 19 miles away, 225 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 22 miles away, 210 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 29 miles away, 740 vertical feet Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 51 miles away, 600 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 63 miles away, 700 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 102 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 103 miles away, 830 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 104 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 115 miles away, 365 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 196 miles away, 603 vertical feet   Hotels Near Whitewater River: High Hampton Inn & Country Clb., Cashiers , 4 miles away Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire , 5 miles away Pebble Creek Village, Cashiers , 5 miles away Laurelwood Mountain Inn, Cashiers , 5 miles away Greystone Inn, Lake Toxaway , 8 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Whitewater River: Sloan Bridge Campground, Oconee County, 3 miles away Burrel Place Campground, Oconee County, 5 miles away Westridge, Lake Toxaway, 6 miles away   Trails Near Whitewater River: Foothills Trail, Oconee County , 2 miles away Foothills Trail, Oconee County , 2 miles away Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail, Jackson County , 6 miles away Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon County , 7 miles away Winding Stairs Trail, Oconee County , 7 miles away   National Parks Near Whitewater River: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 46 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 49 miles away   Golf Courses Near Whitewater River: Headwaters Golf Club, Cashiers , 3 miles away Fairfield Sapphire Valley Sapphire Mountain Golf Club, Cashiers , 3 miles away Wade Hampton Golf Club, Cashiers , 3 miles away   Lakes Near Whitewater River