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North Carolina whitewater, Stone's Creek
Orange
county,
Pleasant Green Dam to Eno River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS IV+ 0.08 miles
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Whitewater rafting and kayaking in North Carolina is often easier than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers in this state are not as hard as elsewhere. The nature scenery of Orange County and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors |
are sure to keep you coming back for more. There are many good hotels to choose from, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The put-in location is a short drive from Durham, as you can see on the road map
| further down. This stretch is very short so better bring some good walking shoes. The Pleasant Green Dam to Eno River stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in this river system. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp.
Briefly about the general area: Places like Eno River State Park are tremendous to visit; you'll meet a lot of people from Hillsborough here. Stone's Creek is a quite wet place regularly | |
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with a lot of rainfall. July is the month that gets the most rain, and April is the month with the least moisture. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Stone's Creek. For the period of the moonlight hours it's generally in
the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's with temperatures at Stone's Creek dipping down into the 20's throughout winter nights.
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Stone's Creek, Pleasant Green Dam to Eno River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.
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Map
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Stats
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Weather
 Local weather forecast
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These outdoors activities are available near Stone's Creek. |
| Whitewater Near Stone's Creek:
Stone's Creek, Orange County, 0 miles away Class IV+ - 0.08 miles long (Pleasant Green Dam to Eno River) |
Eno River, Orange/Durham County, 0 miles away Class I-III - 8.5 miles long (Route 1567 below Duke Dam to US Route 501) |
New Hope Creek, Orange County, 4 miles away Class II-III - 5 miles long (Turkey Farm Road to Erwin Road) |
Eno River, Orange/Durham County, 4 miles away Class I-III - 6.2 miles long (Lawrence Road to Dam above Pleasant Green) |
Little River, Durham County, 8 miles away Class I-IV - 1.5 miles long (Johnson U. to US Route 501) |
Flat River, Person/Durham County, 12 miles away Class I-III - 4 miles long (Route 161 to Lake Michie) |
Flat River, Person/Durham County, 13 miles away Class I-III - 10 miles long (US Route 501 to Route 1614) |
Haw River, Chatham County, 18 miles away Class I-III - 4 miles long (Bynum to Highway 64) |
Haw River, Chatham County, 19 miles away Class I-II(III) - 7.5 miles long (Route 1545 to US Route 15-501) |
Haw River, Chatham County, 19 miles away Class II-III - 1 miles long (Highway 64 to Jordan Reservoir) |
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| Hotels Near Stone's Creek:
Red Roof Inn Durham Duke Medical Center, Durham
, 2 miles away |
Hilton Durham Near Duke University, Durham
, 4 miles away |
Homewood Suites Chapel Hill-Durham, Durham
, 5 miles away |
Days Inn Durham/Near Duke University, Durham
, 5 miles away |
Inn At Bingham School, Chapel Hill
, 5 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Stone's Creek:
Eno River State Park, North Carolina
, 3 miles away |
Jordan Lake State Park, North Carolina
, 18 miles away |
William B. Umstead State Park, North Carolina
, 20 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Stone's Creek:
Occoneechee Golf Club, Hillsborough
, 4 miles away |
Cedar Grove Golf Course, Hillsborough
, 5 miles away |
Hillandale Golf Course, Durham
, 5 miles away |
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