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 starting point is not too far from Seneca, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The Bullpen Road to Highway 281 section of Whitewater River in Jackson/Transylvania County is 4 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V+ section of whitewater. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will make you glad you came. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers     for that around here. No shortage of good hotels, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The nature scenery of North Carolina and the water flowing gracefully down Whitewater River are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. The Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is wonderful. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Bullpen Road to Highway 281 section is one of them. This stretch is mid length, you can easily run it on an afternoon. 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 rivers here are less demanding. Briefly about the general area: All the water falling down from the sky makes Whitewater River a wet place; the month of March is   the wettest with most of the rain, and the driest month is April. You might want to pay a visit to Happy Hollow since you're here at Whitewater River, and there is a delightful hiking trail close by called the Foothills Trail. And that's not everything there is to do here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Upper Falls is an inspiring place to stop at while here. Throughout the months of summer highs here at Whitewater River get into the 70's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 50's. For the duration of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's; night lows throughout the winter for Whitewater River tend to be in the 20's. 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... Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands 11 miles away Where four mountain roads converge in the shadow of the Great Smoky Mountains lies the quaint village of Highlands, North Carolina. Surrounded by evergreen and rhododendron forests, this is the ideal ... The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands 11 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 ...   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 Whitewater River, North Carolina List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Whitewater 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 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: Sapphire Valley Resort, Sapphire , 5 miles away Old Edwards Inn and Spa, Highlands , 11 miles away The Inn at Half Mile Farm, Highlands , 11 miles away Jameson Inn Seneca, Seneca , 21 miles away Best Western Executive Inn, Seneca , 21 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