North Carolina whitewater, Boone Fork Watauga county, Julian Price Park to Watauga section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV(V+)     4.5 miles   The starting point is not too far from Boone, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in North Carolina are often more forgiving than in other states, so don't forget that many of the sections in this state are safe for beginners. This stretch of Boone Fork is 4.5 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV(V+) section by American Whitewater.     This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. The nature scenery of North Carolina and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good spots. This is a pretty decent length section, it's perfect for a one day trip. Briefly about the general area: Appalachian   Mountain is a wonderful local ski area; the Yancey Ridge Trail is a great hiking trail close by. There are plenty of folks from Boone here at Boone Fork, and if you're here, you might as well stop by Young Hollow. This river is so wonderful. If the weather is pleasant here at Boone Fork, you can go for a hike along the Daniel Boone Scout Trail. At Boone Fork all through the summer months highs are in the 70's; during summer nights temperatures are in the 50's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's, and night lows at Boone Fork all through the winter usually fall into the 10's. Boone Fork, Julian Price Park to Watauga 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 Boone Fork.   Whitewater Near Boone Fork: Boone Fork, Watauga County, 1 miles away       Class III-IV(V+) - 4.5 miles long (Julian Price Park to Watauga) Watauga River, Watauga County, 1 miles away       Class II-IV - 2 miles long (SR 1557 to North Carolina 105) Watauga River, Watauga County, 2 miles away       Class I-II - 12 miles long (North Carolina Route 105 Bridge to US Route 321 Bridge) Thunderhole Creek, Caldwell County, 4 miles away       Class III+ - 3.5 miles long (Globe Road to Upton) Whitewater Outfitter - River & Earth Adventures, Watauga County, 5 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - High Mountain Expeditions, Watauga County, 5 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Wahoo's Whitewater Rafting, Watauga County, 6 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Wilson Creek, Avery/Caldwell County, 6 miles away       Class IV - 5 miles long (Upper Wilson) Gragg Prong River, Avery County, 7 miles away       Class IV-V - 1.6 miles long (Roseboro to Lost Cove Creek) Whitewater Outfitter - High Mountain Expeditions, Avery County, 7 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Ski Areas Near Boone Fork: Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 5 miles away, 365 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Hawksnest, North Carolina , 6 miles away, 619 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 8 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 8 lifts, 20 runs Ski Beech, North Carolina , 10 miles away, 830 foot drop, 10 lifts, 15 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 55 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Winterplace, West Virginia , 91 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 99 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs   Marinas Near Boone Fork: Pioneer Landing Campground, Butler , 17 miles away   Hotels Near Boone Fork: Highland Hills Cabins, Boone , 4 miles away Super 8 Boone NC, Boone , 4 miles away Ridgeway Inn, Blowing Rock , 4 miles away Meadowbrook Inn And Suites, Blowing Rock , 5 miles away Hillwinds Inn, Blowing Rock , 5 miles away   Campgrounds Near Boone Fork: Blue Ridge Pkwy - Julian Price, Blowing Rock, 1 miles away Flintlock Campground, Boone, 3 miles away Honey Bear Campground, Boone, 3 miles away   Trails Near Boone Fork: Daniel Boone Scout Trail, Caldwell , 5 miles away Yancey Ridge Trail, Avery , 7 miles away   Public Lands Near Boone Fork: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 65 miles away Mount Jefferson State Park, North Carolina , 24 miles away Roan Mountain State Park, Tennessee , 24 miles away Lake James State Park, North Carolina , 26 miles away   Golf Courses Near Boone Fork: Willow Creek Golf Club, Vilas , 3 miles away Propulsion Golf, Boone , 4 miles away Hawksnest Ski Resort, Seven Devils , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Boone Fork Wildcat Lake, Avery , 10 miles away Trout Lake, Watauga , 15 miles away Fleetwood Falls Lake, Ashe , 16 miles away