North Carolina whitewater, Uwharrie River Randolph Montgomery county, Route 1301 to Morrow Mountain State Park section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     17.2 miles   Took this trip 20 June 09 with another adult and four boys, (six in all) with three canoes. The water was way high flowing over the bridge at Low River bridge on SR 1301, our putin point. With the water that high the current was swift with a lot of low lying trees dwarfing the banks. We no sooner put in and the second canoe got caught in the current and capsized. We in the third were unable to upright it before it became lodged between two trees     with the current making it impossible to free it. We were able to recover the two boys and rejoin with the first canoe which had continued on downstream. Long and short of our adventure we all made it to Morrow Mtn State Park in about 5 hours time in two canoes (11:30 AM - 4:30 PM). We stayed to the center of the river as much as possible and negotiated the rapids without mishap. It was very unpredictable with alot of unsuspecting trees in the middle of the river (sumerged islands). We then returned to Low River Bridge to recover the lost canoe. The water was now some four to five feet lower clearing the bridge. With much of the pressure of the current   on the canoe now gone we were able to free it and get it out of the river. With all the extra rain of this year the river is still bound to be high. Be careful. Says Karl Wheatley This stretch of Uwharrie River in Randolph/Montgomery County is 17.2 miles long and has been rated as a class I-II section by American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Randolph/Montgomery County and the water flowing gracefully down Uwharrie River attract people from near and far. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with not too many other spots for that. Uwharrie River, Route 1301 to Morrow Mountain State Park 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 Uwharrie River.   Whitewater Near Uwharrie River: Uwharrie River, Randolph/Montgomery County, 3 miles away       Class I-II - 17.2 miles long (Route 1301 to Morrow Mountain State Park) Deep River, Randolph County, 26 miles away       Class I-II - 6 miles long (Route 2128 to Route 2221) Deep River, Randolph County, 26 miles away       Class I-II - 5.4 miles long (Route 2221 to Route 2615) Deep River, Moore County, 30 miles away       Class I-II - 12.7 miles long (North Carolina Route 42 to Route 1456)   Marinas Near Uwharrie River: Fish Tales Marina & Grille, New London , 7 miles away High Rock Boat Dock Marina, Lexington , 20 miles away   Hotels Near Uwharrie River: Fern Grove Cottages, Guerneville , 9 miles away Quality Inn Albemarle, Albemarle , 12 miles away Americas Best Value Inn And Suites Albemarle, Albemarle , 12 miles away Sleep Inn & Suites, Albemarle , 12 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites ALBEMARLE, Albemarle , 12 miles away   Campgrounds Near Uwharrie River: Uwharrie Hunt Camp, Badin, 1 miles away Canebreak Horse Camp, Badin, 2 miles away West Morris Mountain, Badin, 2 miles away   Trails Near Uwharrie River: Uwharrie Jeep Trail, Montgomery , 3 miles away Uwharrie National Recreation Trail, Montgomery , 4 miles away Birkhead Trail, Randolph , 11 miles away   Public Lands Near Uwharrie River: Uwharrie National Forest, North Carolina , 5 miles away Morrow Mountain State Park, North Carolina , 5 miles away   Golf Courses Near Uwharrie River: Old North State Club, New London , 6 miles away Badin Inn Golf & Resort Club, Badin , 7 miles away The Tillery Tradition Country Club, Mount Gilead , 10 miles away   Lakes Near Uwharrie River Falls Reservoir, Stanly , 5 miles away Badin Lake, Montgomery , 5 miles away Lake Tillery, Stanly , 14 miles away