North Carolina whitewater, Big Creek Haywood county, NPS Campground to Confluence with Big Pigeon section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     2 miles   This section could be run as low as 1.5', scrapey, and a III =/-.  At 2' it is approaching class IV, on this section.  Beautiful water, beautiful run.  There is another section to Big Creek.  Go to the put in of this run, the campground, and gear up, shoulder your boat ant start hiking uphill on the trail river left.  About two miles you will cross a bridge, take a break and look upstream.  That rapid is awesome.  Two hundred yards to go.      Brutal hike, phenomenal scenery and clean water.  CAUTION: This now becomes Class IV+ through V at any level, especially above 2'.  NOT A BEGINNER RUN.    When in doubt, scout! Says Russell Tylenda The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. The put-in is not too far from Newport, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Since you're on this site you are   probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. The beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains is a great plus for this river. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the NPS Campground to Confluence with Big Pigeon section is one of them. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. This is a somewhat short section so no need to bring snacks. The NPS Campground to Confluence with Big Pigeon stretch of Big Creek in Haywood County is 2 miles long and it is classified as a class IV section by American Whitewater. Big Creek, NPS Campground to Confluence with Big Pigeon road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Big Creek.   Whitewater Near Big Creek: Big Creek, Haywood County, 1 miles away       Class IV - 2 miles long (NPS Campground to Confluence with Big Pigeon) Pigeon River, Cocke County, 1 miles away       Class II-III - 4.2 miles long (Walter's Power Plant at Waterville to Bridge at Hartford) Pigeon River, Cocke County, 1 miles away       Class III+ - 4.66 miles long (Big Creek to Hartford) Whitewater Outfitter - Pigeon River Officer, Cocke County, 1 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Outdoor Adventures, Cocke County, 4 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - USA Raft, Cocke County, 4 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Big Creek, Haywood County, 5 miles away       Class V - 5.4 miles long (Walnut Bottom to NPS Campground) Whitewater Outfitter - Five Rivers Adventures, Cocke County, 5 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Rip Roaring Adventures, Cocke County, 5 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Rapid Descent River, Cocke County, 5 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Ski Areas Near Big Creek: Cataloochee, North Carolina , 11 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 32 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 42 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 45 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 47 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Ski Beech, North Carolina , 88 miles away, 830 foot drop, 10 lifts, 15 runs Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 89 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 8 lifts, 20 runs Hawksnest, North Carolina , 91 miles away, 619 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs   Hotels Near Big Creek: The Swag, Waynesville , 11 miles away Knights Inn Newport, Newport , 12 miles away Hampton Inn Newport, Newport , 12 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites NEWPORT SOUTH, Newport , 12 miles away Quality Inn Newport, Newport , 12 miles away   Campgrounds Near Big Creek: Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Big Creek, Hartford, 1 miles away Davenport Gap Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Hartford, 1 miles away Davenport Gap Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Hartford, 1 miles away   Trails Near Big Creek: Big Branch Trail, Haywood , 2 miles away Baxter Creek Trail, Haywood , 2 miles away Stone Mountain Trail, Cocke , 5 miles away Asbury Trail, Haywood , 6 miles away Lower Whiterock Trail, Cocke , 6 miles away   Public Lands Near Big Creek: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 28 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 39 miles away Panther Creek State Park, Tennessee , 34 miles away Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina , 36 miles away   Golf Courses Near Big Creek: Smoky MTN Country Club & Grill, Newport , 11 miles away Iron Tree Golf Course, Clyde , 15 miles away Lake Junaluska Golf Course, Waynesville , 16 miles away   Lakes Near Big Creek Waterville Lake, Haywood , 5 miles away