Tennessee whitewater - Watauga, Watauga / Johnson County Watauga / Johnson county, Guys Ford Bridge to Watauga Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     4.9 miles   The scenic beauty of Watauga / Johnson County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Tennessee are harder than the national norm, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Boone, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The Guys Ford Bridge to Watauga Lake stretch of Watauga in Tennessee is 4.9 miles long and is according     to American Whitewater a class IV-V section of whitewater. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. Lodging is available near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are plenty of other sections in this river system that can be paddled as well. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. Briefly about the general area: Watauga gets a typical amount of yearly rain; through July this area sees the most rain, and October meanwhile is the driest month. Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Watauga, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. High temperatures   all through the winter are normally in the 40's, and after the sun is down through the wintertime temperatures at Watauga drop into the 20's. Keller Gap is a good place to visit nearby. Watauga, Guys Ford Bridge to Watauga Lake road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 4.9 miles Average Gradient: 100 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.26527 Longitude: -81.88695 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.30277 Longitude: -81.93445 Paddler input for Watauga, Tennessee: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Watauga, Tennessee Local climate location: BRISTOL WSO AP 22 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Archers Mountain Inn and Luxury Cabins, Banner Elk 5 miles away Archers Inn features fifteen hotel rooms with a fantastic restaurant and bar. Our hotel and cabins are located on the side of Beech Mountain in the Blue Ridge Mountains of western North Carolina. We ... Beech Mountain Inns, Banner Elk 7 miles away Nothing tops the Beech Mountain Inns in Eastern Americas Highest Town with an Elevation of 5,506 feet. The Beech Alpen Inn compliments its Mountain setting with the old world charm of the rustic Inns ... Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk, Banner Elk 8 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...   All Tennessee Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Tennessee. Books about whitewater paddling on Watauga, Tennessee List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Watauga, Tennessee. Find a whitewater outfitter in Tennessee Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Boone, North Carolina Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Boone, North Carolina, the metro area neareast to Watauga. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Watauga.   Whitewater Near Watauga: Watauga River, Watauga County , 0 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.9 miles long (Guys Ford Bridge to Watauga Lake) Elk River, Avery (NC)/Carter (TN) County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 4.8 miles long (Route 130 to bridge above Sone Mtn Church Tennessee) Elk River, Carter and Avery County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Big Falls to Poga Rd) Watauga River, Watauga County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (US Route 321 Bridge to Route 1200) Elk River, Carter County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 4.3 miles long (Route 2520 to US 321 bridge Close to Elk Mills) Elk River, Avery County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 8.4 miles long (Route 1326 to Route 1305) Watauga River, Watauga County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (North Carolina Route 105 Bridge to US Route 321 Bridge) Watauga River, Watauga County , 13 miles away, Class II-IV - 2 miles long (SR 1557 to North Carolina 105) Boone Fork, Watauga County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 4.5 miles long (Julian Price Park to Watauga) Doe River, Carter County , 14 miles away, Class II-III - 4.6 miles long (Crabtree to Blevins Bridge on Bear Gauge Road)   Ski Areas Near Watauga: Ski Beech, North Carolina , 6 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 9 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 10 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 18 miles away, 365 vertical feet Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 45 miles away, 700 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 91 miles away, 740 vertical feet Winterplace, West Virginia , 91 miles away, 603 vertical feet   Hotels Near Watauga: Archers Mountain Inn and Luxury Cabins, Banner Elk , 5 miles away Beech Mountain Inns, Banner Elk , 7 miles away Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk, Banner Elk , 8 miles away Sugar Ski and Country Club, Sugar Mountain , 12 miles away La Quinta Inn AND Suites Boone, Boone , 14 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Watauga: Pappy's Marina and Campground, Butler, 7 miles away Grandfather Campground and Cabins, Banner Elk, 8 miles away Vanderpool Campgrounds, Vilas, 10 miles away   Trails Near Watauga: Little Pond Mountain Trail, Carter County , 10 miles away Iron Mountain Trail, Johnson County , 11 miles away Laurel Fork Trail, Carter County , 12 miles away Laurel Fork Trail, Carter County , 12 miles away Pond Mountain Trail, Carter County , 12 miles away   National Parks Near Watauga: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 59 miles away