North Carolina whitewater, Cataloochee Creek Haywood county, Catalooche Campground to Waterville Lake section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III(IV)     6 miles   The natural beauty of Haywood County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more forgiving, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. The wild scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains is great. The put-in location is a short drive from Newport, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map     further down the page. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good places. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. This stretch of Cataloochee Creek in Haywood County is 6 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III(IV) section by American Whitewater. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This is a pretty decent length section, good   for a one day paddling trip. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Cataloochee Creek you can take a hike along the Palmer Creek Trail, and Cataloochee Creek is a spot with many visitors from Maggie Valley. Whohoo, so much amusing stuff in one place! The Great Smoky Mountains rocks! Gotta ski! Cataloochee is a wonderful place to do that, and while you're here why not stop at Sal Patch. At this river you will always have a good time. Have a great hiking adventure along the Asbury Trail. Cataloochee Creek, Catalooche Campground to Waterville Lake 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 Cataloochee Creek.   Whitewater Near Cataloochee Creek: Cataloochee Creek, Haywood County, 2 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 6 miles long (Catalooche Campground to Waterville Lake) Pigeon River, Haywood County, 3 miles away       Class IV-V - 7.2 miles long (Harmon Den to Big Creek) Big Creek, Haywood County, 6 miles away       Class IV - 2 miles long (NPS Campground to Confluence with Big Pigeon) Pigeon River, Cocke County, 7 miles away       Class II-III - 4.2 miles long (Walter's Power Plant at Waterville to Bridge at Hartford) Pigeon River, Cocke County, 7 miles away       Class III+ - 4.66 miles long (Big Creek to Hartford) Whitewater Outfitter - Pigeon River Officer, Cocke County, 7 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Big Creek, Haywood County, 7 miles away       Class V - 5.4 miles long (Walnut Bottom to NPS Campground) Hurricane Creek, Haywood County, 8 miles away       Class -blank- - 4.3 miles long (SR 1336 to Pigeon River) Cold Springs Creek, Haywood County, 9 miles away       Class IV - 2.5 miles long (to Harmen Den) Whitewater Outfitter - Outdoor Adventures, Cocke County, 10 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Ski Areas Near Cataloochee Creek: Cataloochee, North Carolina , 6 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 34 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 40 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 42 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 43 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 , 88 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 8 lifts, 20 runs Hawksnest, North Carolina , 90 miles away, 619 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs   Hotels Near Cataloochee Creek: The Swag, Waynesville , 5 miles away Quality Inn & Suites Maggie Valley - Cherokee Area, Maggie Valley , 8 miles away Best Western Mountainbrook Inn, Maggie Valley , 8 miles away Ramada Maggie Valley, Maggie Valley , 8 miles away Comfort Inn Maggie Valley, Maggie Valley , 8 miles away   Campgrounds Near Cataloochee Creek: Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Cataloochee, Waynesville, 2 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Cataloochee Horse Camp, Maggie Valley, 3 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Pretty Hollow, Maggie Valley, 4 miles away   Trails Near Cataloochee Creek: Asbury Trail, Haywood , 1 miles away Palmer Creek Trail, Haywood , 4 miles away Caldwell Fork Trail, Haywood , 4 miles away Big Branch Trail, Haywood , 4 miles away Baxter Creek Trail, Haywood , 4 miles away   Public Lands Near Cataloochee Creek: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 30 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 35 miles away Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina , 32 miles away Francis Marion-Sumter National Forests, South Carolina , 40 miles away   Golf Courses Near Cataloochee Creek: Iron Tree Golf Course, Clyde , 9 miles away Lake Junaluska Golf Course, Waynesville , 10 miles away Laurel Ridge Country Club, Waynesville , 10 miles away   Lakes Near Cataloochee Creek Waterville Lake, Haywood , 2 miles away