North Carolina whitewater - Wilson Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, Avery/Caldwell County Avery/Caldwell county, Upper Wilson section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     5 miles   The starting location is a short drive from Boone, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The wonderful Avery/Caldwell County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Wilson Creek are in themselves reasons enough to come here to paddle. This stretch of Wilson Creek in Avery/Caldwell County is 5 miles long and has been rated as a class IV section by American Whitewater. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Upper Wilson stretch is just one of many. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a     bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good places. The Blue Ridge Mountains scenery is wonderful. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so you'd better keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. There's camping available near Wilson Creek. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are sure to keep you coming back for more. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. Briefly about the general area: That right there is loads of enjoyable things already but it goes on, the Blue Ridge Mountains has it all. Summertime highs at Wilson Creek   commonly tend to be in the 70's, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's, and all through the dark hours in the wintertime at Wilson Creek temperatures sink to the 10's. The high level of precipitation makes Wilson Creek a relatively wet site; most of the rain falls during May, and December is the month with the least moisture. Hiking along the Yancey Ridge Trail is pleasant fun, and you can have a brilliant hiking adventure along the Daniel Boone Scout Trail. Wilson Creek, Upper Wilson road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV Length: 5 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.05239 Longitude: -81.7755 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.0003 Longitude: -81.7745 Paddler input for Wilson Creek, North Carolina: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Wilson Creek, Blue Ridge Mountains, North Carolina Local climate location: BANNER ELK 18 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Sugar Ski and Country Club, Sugar Mountain 7 miles away Sugar Ski and Country Club is a year round resort that offers four seasons of enjoyment. Summers offer wonderfully cool, mountaintop accommodations for family vacations. Autumn is simply awe-inspiring... Ridgeway Inn, Blowing Rock 9 miles away Located on Highway 321 at Highway 221 in the heart of the Village of Blowing Rock. Only a few steps to Main Street shopping and restaurants. All our guestrooms have microwaves, refrigerators, coffee m... Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk, Banner Elk 9 miles away Experience outstanding customer service and convenient access to the Blue Ridge Mountains, Lee's McRae College and more at this pet-friendly Banner Elk, North Carolina hotel. Welcome to the Best Wes...   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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Wilson Creek.   Whitewater Near Wilson Creek: Gragg Prong River, Avery County , 1 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.6 miles long (Roseboro to Lost Cove Creek) North Harper Creek, Avery/Caldwell County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 9 miles long (Wilson Creek Tributary) Wilson Creek, Caldwell County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 5 miles long (Route 1328 Bridge to National Forest sign) Lost Cove Creek, Avery County , 4 miles away, Class -blank- - 8 miles long (Main) Wilson Creek, Caldwell County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 1.9 miles long (National Forest sign to parking area above Brown MtNorth Beach) Thunderhole Creek, Caldwell County , 7 miles away, Class III+ - 3.5 miles long (Globe Road to Upton) Boone Fork, Watauga County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 4.5 miles long (Julian Price Park to Watauga) Upper Creek, Burke County , 8 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 17 miles long (Raven Cliff Gorge to FR 982) Steels Creek, Burke County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 6.6 miles long (to Confluence with Upper Creek) Wilson Creek, Caldwell County , 9 miles away, Class I-II(III) - 4 miles long (Below Brown Mountain Beach to Johns River)   Ski Areas Near Wilson Creek: Hawksnest, North Carolina , 7 miles away, 619 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 8 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 11 miles away, 365 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 12 miles away, 830 vertical feet Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 51 miles away, 700 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 95 miles away, 740 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 99 miles away, 603 vertical feet   Hotels Near Wilson Creek: Sugar Ski and Country Club, Sugar Mountain , 7 miles away Ridgeway Inn, Blowing Rock , 9 miles away Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk, Banner Elk , 9 miles away The Village Inn, Blowing Rock , 9 miles away Blowing Rock Victorian Inn B&B, Blowing Rock , 9 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Wilson Creek: Flintlock Campground, Boone, 7 miles away Daniel Boone Family Campground, Morganton, 8 miles away Down By The River Campground, Newland, 8 miles away   Trails Near Wilson Creek: Yancey Ridge Trail, Avery County , 0 miles away Daniel Boone Scout Trail, Caldwell County , 5 miles away   National Parks Near Wilson Creek: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 59 miles away   Golf Courses Near Wilson Creek: Mountain Glen Golf Club, Newland , 7 miles away