North Carolina whitewater, Steels Creek Burke county, to Confluence with Upper Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     6.6 miles   The starting point is not too far from Boone, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This section of Steels Creek is 6.6 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The scenic beauty of Burke County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because     these hotels fill up quick. There's camping available near Steels Creek. The wild scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains is great. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in North Carolina are often more forgiving than in other states, so better not forget that rivers in this state are less demanding. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the to Confluence with Upper Creek section is one of them. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. This stretch is mid length, suitable for an afternoon trip. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature   will make you glad you came. Briefly about the general area: There's no such thing as a bad day of skiing at nearby Sugar Mountain. Have a pleasant hiking adventure along the Daniel Boone Scout Trail. Lake James State Park is a tremendous place to stretch your legs a bit, and if you're popping by from Collettsville, you won't be the only one. This is such a wonderful river. Take a hike on the Yancey Ridge Trail. Steels Creek gets a great deal of water. The month with most of the rain is May, and the driest of the months is December. Throughout the warm months at Steels Creek temperatures are regularly in the 70's. Steels Creek, to Confluence with Upper 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 Steels Creek.   Whitewater Near Steels Creek: Steels Creek, Burke County, 2 miles away       Class II-III - 6.6 miles long (to Confluence with Upper Creek) Wilson Creek, Caldwell County, 5 miles away       Class III-IV+(V) - 1.9 miles long (National Forest sign to parking area above Brown MtNorth Beach) Upper Creek, Burke County, 6 miles away       Class III+(IV) - 17 miles long (Raven Cliff Gorge to FR 982) Wilson Creek, Caldwell County, 6 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 4 miles long (Below Brown Mountain Beach to Johns River) Wilson Creek, Caldwell County, 7 miles away       Class II-III - 5 miles long (Route 1328 Bridge to National Forest sign) North Harper Creek, Avery/Caldwell County, 7 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 9 miles long (Wilson Creek Tributary) Johns River, Burke/Caldwell County, 8 miles away       Class I-II - 6.5 miles long (Route 1328 to Route 1438) Lost Cove Creek, Avery County, 8 miles away       Class -blank- - 8 miles long (Main) Linville River, Burke County, 8 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 16.4 miles long (Linville Falls to Lake James) Gragg Prong River, Avery County, 9 miles away       Class IV-V - 1.6 miles long (Roseboro to Lost Cove Creek)   Ski Areas Near Steels Creek: Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 14 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 8 lifts, 20 runs Hawksnest, North Carolina , 14 miles away, 619 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs Ski Beech, North Carolina , 18 miles away, 830 foot drop, 10 lifts, 15 runs Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 19 miles away, 365 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 48 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 90 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs   Marinas Near Steels Creek: Mimosa Boat Landing, Morganton , 12 miles away   Hotels Near Steels Creek: Days Inn & Suites Morganton, Morganton , 13 miles away Comfort Inn & Suites, Morganton , 13 miles away Springmaid Mountain, Spruce Pine , 13 miles away Blue Ridge Village, Banner Elk , 14 miles away Quality Inn Morganton, Morganton , 15 miles away   Campgrounds Near Steels Creek: Daniel Boone Family Campground, Morganton, 1 miles away Optimistic RV Resort, Morganton, 3 miles away Rose Creek Family Campground, Morganton, 3 miles away   Trails Near Steels Creek: Yancey Ridge Trail, Avery , 8 miles away Daniel Boone Scout Trail, Caldwell , 12 miles away Bald Mountain Trail, McDowell , 16 miles away   Public Lands Near Steels Creek: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 54 miles away Lake James State Park, North Carolina , 11 miles away South Mountain State Park, North Carolina , 21 miles away Roan Mountain State Park, Tennessee , 26 miles away   Golf Courses Near Steels Creek: Mountain Glen Golf Club, Newland , 11 miles away Quaker Meadows Golf club Room, Morganton , 11 miles away Quaker Meadows Golf Club, Morganton , 11 miles away   Lakes Near Steels Creek Lake James, Burke , 8 miles away Wildcat Lake, Avery , 15 miles away