North Carolina whitewater, Tuckasegee River Jackson county, Dillsboro to Route 1392 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II(III)     5 miles   The starting point is not too far from Sevierville, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in North Carolina tend to be more forgiving than the national average, so if you're not from around here don't forget that rivers in this state are less demanding. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a     large number of good rivers. The beautiful scenery of Jackson County and the playfulness of the water will make you feel great. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The Great Smoky Mountains scenery is wonderful. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. There are so many sections to paddle in this river system, the Dillsboro to Route 1392 section is just one of many. The Dillsboro to Route 1392 section of Tuckasegee River is 5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater   to be a class II(III) section. This stretch has has enough mileage, suitable for an afternoon trip. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: If you're here, you might as well stop at Hazel Hollow; you're sure to come across some cheerful folks from Dillsboro here. So much cool stuff in the Great Smoky Mountains, just extraordinary. Tuckasegee River gets lots of water. For the period of July this area sees the most rain; October is when it's the driest. At Tuckasegee River during the warm months highs are in the 80's. Summer nighttime lows drop down to the 60's. Tuckasegee River, Dillsboro to Route 1392 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 Tuckasegee River.   Whitewater Near Tuckasegee River: Whitewater Outfitter - Carolina Mountains Outdoor, Jackson County, 1 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Blue Ridge Outing, Jackson County, 1 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Dillsboro River Company, Jackson County, 2 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Tuckaseegee Outfitters, Jackson County, 2 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Tuckasegee River, Jackson County, 2 miles away       Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Dillsboro to Route 1392) Whitewater Outfitter - Smokey Mountain Tubing, Swain County, 6 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Tuckasegee River, Jackson/Swain County, 6 miles away       Class I-III - 8 miles long (Whittier to Bryson City) Whitewater Outfitter - Smokey Mountain Tubing, Swain County, 9 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Oconaluftee River, Swain County, 10 miles away       Class II-III - 11.5 miles long (Smokemont Campground to Birdtown) Whitewater Outfitter - Rafting With MY Kids, Jackson County, 10 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Ski Areas Near Tuckasegee River: Cataloochee, North Carolina , 17 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 21 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 24 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 26 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 62 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs   Hotels Near Tuckasegee River: Microtel Inn & Suites By Wyndham Sylva Dillsboro Area, Sylva , 2 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites SYLVA - WESTERN CAROLINA AREA, Dillsboro , 2 miles away Best Western Plus River Escape Inn & Suites, Dillsboro , 2 miles away Days Inn Cherokee Near Casino, Cherokee , 5 miles away Fairfield Inn & Suites Cherokee, Cherokee , 5 miles away   Campgrounds Near Tuckasegee River: Holly Cove, Whittier, 3 miles away Flaming Arrow Campground, Whittier, 4 miles away Cherokee's Happy Holiday RV Village, Cherokee, 4 miles away   Trails Near Tuckasegee River: Shortoff Mountain Trail, Macon , 16 miles away Caldwell Fork Trail, Haywood , 18 miles away Palmer Creek Trail, Haywood , 18 miles away Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail, Jackson , 20 miles away   Public Lands Near Tuckasegee River: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 24 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 51 miles away Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina , 20 miles away Black Rock Mountain State Park, Georgia , 28 miles away Oconee State Park, South Carolina , 32 miles away   Golf Courses Near Tuckasegee River: Golf Scapes, Whittier , 2 miles away Sequoyah National Golf Club, Whittier , 6 miles away Smoky Mountain Golf Course, Whittier , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Tuckasegee River Bear Creek Lake, Jackson , 17 miles away Cliffside Lake, Macon , 18 miles away