North Carolina whitewater - Yadkin River, Yadkin County

Yadkin county, US Route 21 to North Carolina Route 67 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     35 miles
  Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in North Carolina are easier than the national norm, so you'd better keep in mind that many of the sections here are safe for beginners. The starting point is not too far from Mount Airy, as you can see on the road map further down. 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. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The wonderful Yadkin County scenery and the water flowing gracefully down Yadkin River beats
    anything. This section of Yadkin River in Yadkin County is 35 miles long and it is classified as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around
here. A stretch this long is of course too much for a one day trip, perfect for a real wilderness adventure. There are a few other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. A good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come.

Briefly about the general area:
Summertime highs at Yadkin River ordinarily tend to be in the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures fall down into the 50's. Highs all through the winter are mostly in the 40's, and all through the dark hours in the wintertime at Yadkin River temperatures
 
plunge to the 20's. Yadkin River mostly gets a large amount of precipitation; of all the months in a year August is the one with the most rain, and the driest month of the year is November.

Yadkin River, US Route 21 to North Carolina Route 67 road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 35 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.2691
Longitude: -80.7223

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.21549
Longitude: -80.43171

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Current weather conditions at Yadkin River, North Carolina
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Local climate location: GALAX RADIO WBOB 8 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Days Inn Yadkinville, Yadkinville
9 miles away
Located on the beautiful foothills of the Appalachians and in the heart of the Yadkin Valley finest wineries, we are the premiere hotel of Yadkin County. Days Inn Yadkinville is a locally-owned 69-ro...

Quality Inn & Suites, Pilot Mountain
10 miles away
Free local calls to Pilot Mountain, free high-speed Internet and free breakfast, along with truly friendly Southern hospitality make our hotel a great place to stay. All guests can enjoy the free expa...

Quality Inn Mount Airy, Mount Airy
14 miles away
The Quality Inn hotel is conveniently located just three miles from the North Carolina Granite Quarry. This Mount Airy Hotel is close to many Yadkin Valley vineyards, including Black Wolf Vineyards, S...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Yadkin River.
 Whitewater Near Yadkin River:
Ararat River, Surry County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 21.5 miles long (Route 1772 to Route 2080)
Fisher River, Surry County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 20 miles long (US Route 601 Bridge to Rockford)
Mitchell River, Surry County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 10.5 miles long (Route 1315 Bridge to Route 268 Bridge)
Dan River, Patrick / Stokes (NC) County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Claudville to Jessup Mill)
Dan River, Patrick / Stokes County , 21 miles away, Class I-III - 12.5 miles long (Route 773 to Route 1432)
Big Creek, Stokes County , 22 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 3.5 miles long (Forrest Road to Lynchburg Road)
Dan River, Stokes County , 23 miles away, Class I-III - 15.5 miles long (Route 1432 to Route 89)
Dan River, Patrick County , 23 miles away, Class II-III - 11.5 miles long (Pinnacles Power Plant to Claudville)
South Yadkin River, Davie/Rowan County , 24 miles away, Class I-II - 11.7 miles long (Route 1143 to US Route 6O1)
Yadkin River, Caldwell/Wilkes/Yadkin County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 29 miles long (North Carolina Route 1001 to US Route 64)
 Ski Areas Near Yadkin River:
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 75 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 85 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 87 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 89 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 90 miles away, 830 vertical feet
The Homestead, Virginia , 108 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Snowshoe, West Virginia , 128 miles away, 1500 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 135 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Wintergreen, Virginia , 146 miles away, 1003 vertical feet
Canaan Valley, West Virginia , 173 miles away, 850 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Yadkin River:
Days Inn Yadkinville, Yadkinville , 9 miles away
Quality Inn & Suites, Pilot Mountain , 10 miles away
Quality Inn Mount Airy, Mount Airy , 14 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn-Jonesville, Jonesville , 15 miles away
Econo Lodge King, King , 15 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Yadkin River:
Pioneer Village Family Campground, Pinnacle, 5 miles away
Holly Ridge Family Campground, Boonville, 8 miles away
Lake Myers Family Campground, Davie County, 19 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Yadkin River:
Silo Run Golf Course, Boonville , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Yadkin River

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