North Carolina whitewater, Gragg Prong River Avery county, Roseboro to Lost Cove Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     1.6 miles   You can't raft this creek, it isn't easy by any standard! Says Fred The put-in location is a short drive from Boone, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the rivers in this state are not very demanding. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking     in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. There are no other stretches to paddle along Gragg Prong River than the Roseboro to Lost Cove Creek stretch. The Roseboro to Lost Cove Creek stretch of Gragg Prong River in Avery County is 1.6 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V section. This is a somewhat short section so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want   to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The scenic beauty of North Carolina and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great plus for this river. Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Gragg Prong River you will meet lots of people from nearby Collettsville. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Daniel Boone Scout Trail, and everybody nearby loves skiing at Hawksnest. At this river you will never have a bad time. Gragg Prong River, Roseboro to Lost Cove Creek 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 Gragg Prong River.   Whitewater Near Gragg Prong River: Wilson Creek, Avery/Caldwell County, 1 miles away       Class IV - 5 miles long (Upper Wilson) Wilson Creek, Caldwell County, 2 miles away       Class II-III - 5 miles long (Route 1328 Bridge to National Forest sign) North Harper Creek, Avery/Caldwell County, 6 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 9 miles long (Wilson Creek Tributary) Wilson Creek, Caldwell County, 6 miles away       Class III-IV+(V) - 1.9 miles long (National Forest sign to parking area above Brown MtNorth Beach) Boone Fork, Watauga County, 6 miles away       Class III-IV(V+) - 4.5 miles long (Julian Price Park to Watauga) Thunderhole Creek, Caldwell County, 7 miles away       Class III+ - 3.5 miles long (Globe Road to Upton) Lost Cove Creek, Avery County, 7 miles away       Class -blank- - 8 miles long (Main) Whitewater Outfitter - High Mountain Expeditions, Avery County, 7 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Watauga River, Watauga County, 8 miles away       Class II-IV - 2 miles long (SR 1557 to North Carolina 105) Wilson Creek, Caldwell County, 8 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 4 miles long (Below Brown Mountain Beach to Johns River)   Ski Areas Near Gragg Prong River: Hawksnest, North Carolina , 7 miles away, 619 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 8 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 8 lifts, 20 runs Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 11 miles away, 365 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Ski Beech, North Carolina , 11 miles away, 830 foot drop, 10 lifts, 15 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 51 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 95 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Winterplace, West Virginia , 98 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs   Marinas Near Gragg Prong River: Mimosa Boat Landing, Morganton , 17 miles away Pioneer Landing Campground, Butler , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Gragg Prong River: Blue Ridge Village, Banner Elk , 7 miles away Best Western Mountain Lodge At Banner Elk, Banner Elk , 9 miles away Ridgeway Inn, Blowing Rock , 9 miles away Holiday Inn Express BLOWING ROCK SOUTH, Blowing Rock , 9 miles away Meadowbrook Inn And Suites, Blowing Rock , 9 miles away   Campgrounds Near Gragg Prong River: Mortimer, Collettsville, 3 miles away Blue Ridge Pkwy - Julian Price, Blowing Rock, 6 miles away Down By The River Campground, Newland, 8 miles away   Trails Near Gragg Prong River: Yancey Ridge Trail, Avery , 0 miles away Daniel Boone Scout Trail, Caldwell , 4 miles away   Public Lands Near Gragg Prong River: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 60 miles away Lake James State Park, North Carolina , 20 miles away Roan Mountain State Park, Tennessee , 23 miles away South Mountain State Park, North Carolina , 27 miles away   Golf Courses Near Gragg Prong River: Mountain Glen Golf Club, Newland , 7 miles away Hawksnest Ski Resort, Seven Devils , 7 miles away Sugar Mountain Golf Club, Sugar Mountain , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Gragg Prong River Wildcat Lake, Avery , 10 miles away Lake James, Burke , 17 miles away Trout Lake, Watauga , 19 miles away