North Carolina whitewater, Catawba River - South Fork Gaston county, McAdenville section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.     The Spencer Mountain River Access has limited access and requires a pass which can be obtained by contacting Catawba Lands Conservancy - info@catawbalands.org. Says Heike Biller What are the 'rapids' like on this stretch of river? Do they require mapping a safe route through, or are you pretty ok whichever way you traverse them? Says New2canoe SPENCER MOUNTAIN RIVER ACCESS is located at 282 Stanley Spencer Mountain Road. The     run to the R. Y. McAden River Access take out point (149 Willow Dr, Gastonia, NC 28056) is approx. 2 hours and 5. 5 miles. Features range from slow moving water w/ intermittent rapids to concentrated rapids at approximate mile 3. 5. There is a dam approximately 5. 5 miles down the river - users must exit the river before the dam. Says Steve The beautiful scenery of Gaston County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in North Carolina is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that quite a few of the sections in this state   are pretty easy. This stretch is very short so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the McAdenville stretch is one of them. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. The campgrounds here at Catawba River - South Fork are pretty good. The put-in location is a short drive from Lincolnton, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Catawba River - South Fork, McAdenville 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 Catawba River - South Fork.   Whitewater Near Catawba River - South Fork: Catawba River - South Fork, Gaston County, 0 miles away       Class -blank- - 0.2 miles long (McAdenville) Catawba River - South Fork, Gaston County, 12 miles away       Class -blank- - 0.2 miles long (High Shoals) Kings Branch, Cherokee County, 26 miles away       Class II-III+ - 2 miles long (Kings Mountain Park Run)   Ski Areas Near Catawba River - South Fork: Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 66 miles away, 365 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Hawksnest, North Carolina , 72 miles away, 619 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 73 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 8 lifts, 20 runs Ski Beech, North Carolina , 76 miles away, 830 foot drop, 10 lifts, 15 runs   Marinas Near Catawba River - South Fork: Harbortowne Marina & Ships, Belmont , 6 miles away Long Cove Marina & Yacht Club, Charlotte , 9 miles away Pier 88 Yacht Club, Clover , 9 miles away TEGA Cay Marina, Clover , 9 miles away Pier 49 Marina, Charlotte , 9 miles away   Hotels Near Catawba River - South Fork: Hampton Inn Charlotte-Belmont * Montcross, Belmont , 2 miles away The Villa At Waters Edge, Belmont , 3 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites CHARLOTTE ARPT-BELMONT, Belmont , 4 miles away Super 8 Gastonia, Gastonia , 4 miles away Comfort Suites Gastonia, Gastonia , 5 miles away   Campgrounds Near Catawba River - South Fork: McDowell Nature Preserve, Charlotte, 10 miles away Tuckers Grove Campground, Lincoln County, 12 miles away KOA Kampgrounds, Fort Mill, 13 miles away   Public Lands Near Catawba River - South Fork: Crowders Mountain State Park, North Carolina , 14 miles away Kings Mountain State Park, South Carolina , 21 miles away Lake Norman State Park, North Carolina , 26 miles away   Golf Courses Near Catawba River - South Fork: Cramer Mountain Country Club, Cramerton , 2 miles away Green Meadows Golf Course, Mount Holly , 4 miles away National Junior Golf, Gastonia , 5 miles away   Lakes Near Catawba River - South Fork Robinwood Lake, Gaston , 6 miles away Brinkleys Twin Lakes, Mecklenburg , 8 miles away Lake Norman, Lincoln , 13 miles away