North Carolina whitewater, Nantahala River Macon Swain county, Power Plant to Wesser section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II+(III)     8 miles   Be Aware! The Nanty is a bottom-release river - meaning that the water you're in has been sitting at the bottom of a lake for a while, totally unexposed to sunshine. The result: 50 degrees F, year-round. It may be 90 and sunny out, but it's a different story in the water - dress appropriately! The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Sevierville, as you can see on the road map further down. The natural beauty of Macon/Swain     County and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in North Carolina are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Power Plant to Wesser stretch is just one of them. The campgrounds here at Nantahala River are pretty good. The Power Plant to Wesser stretch of Nantahala River in North Carolina is 8 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II+(III) section. 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 rivers. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. The nearby hotels are a bit away from 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 beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains is a great plus for this river. Briefly about the general area: Blowing Spring is always fun to check out, and delightful hiking is available along the Wesser Creek Trail. There's no way someone can get bored here in the Great Smoky Mountains. Nantahala River, Power Plant to Wesser 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 Nantahala River.   Whitewater Near Nantahala River: Nantahala River, Macon County, 3 miles away       Class IV-V - 0.7 miles long (FS Road 327 to 1310 Bridge) Nantahala River, Macon/Swain County, 3 miles away       Class II+(III) - 8 miles long (Power Plant to Wesser) Nantahala River, Macon/Swain County, 3 miles away       Class III - 3.2 miles long (Route 1310 Bridge to Highway 19) Whitewater Outfitter - Paddle INN Rafting, Swain County, 3 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Adventurous Fast River Rafting-Nantahala, Swain County, 3 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Endless River Adventures, Swain County, 4 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Appalachian Rivers Raft, Cherokee County, 4 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whiteoak Creek, Macon County, 4 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 2 miles long (Above Nantahala Cascades) Whitewater Outfitter - Carolina Outfitters, Swain County, 4 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Carolina Outfitters Whitewater Rafting, Cherokee County, 5 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Ski Areas Near Nantahala River: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 23 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 27 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 28 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 41 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 86 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs   Marinas Near Nantahala River: Fontana Village Marina, Fontana Dam , 9 miles away Deyton Camp Boat Dock Rentals, Robbinsville , 12 miles away Santeetlah Marina, Lake Santeetlah , 16 miles away Chatuge Cove Marina, Hayesville , 18 miles away   Hotels Near Nantahala River: Nantahala Cabins, Bryson City , 6 miles away Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Robbinsville, Robbinsville , 11 miles away Creekside Paradise, Robbinsville , 12 miles away Quality Inn Andrews, Andrews , 14 miles away Riverbend Lodging, Bryson City , 14 miles away   Campgrounds Near Nantahala River: Camp Inn Campground, Bryson City, 2 miles away Sassafras Gap Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Almond, 3 miles away Lost Mine Campground, Bryson City, 3 miles away   Trails Near Nantahala River: Wesser Creek Trail, Swain , 4 miles away Tsali Horse Trail, Graham , 7 miles away CHoga Trail, Cherokee , 9 miles away Rartram Trail, Macon , 9 miles away Thorn Mountain Trail, Macon , 10 miles away   Public Lands Near Nantahala River: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 25 miles away Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina , 14 miles away Moccasin Creek State Park, Georgia , 26 miles away Black Rock Mountain State Park, Georgia , 27 miles away   Golf Courses Near Nantahala River: Mill Creek Country Club, Franklin , 14 miles away Ridges Golf Course, Hayesville , 16 miles away The Ridges At Mountain Harbour, Hayesville , 16 miles away   Lakes Near Nantahala River Nantahala Lake, Macon , 6 miles away Fontana Lake, Swain , 14 miles away Santeetlah Lake, Graham , 17 miles away