North Carolina whitewater, Whitewater River Jackson Transylvania county, Bullpen Road to Highway 281 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V+     4 miles   The Bullpen Road to Highway 281 stretch of Whitewater River is 4 miles long and is a class IV-V+ section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Jackson/Transylvania County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often easier than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that     a large number of rivers in this state are quite easy. When you're paddling down a Blue Ridge Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. There's camping available near Whitewater River. The starting location is a short drive from Seneca, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Getting some good exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. No need to look hard for hotels, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. You might   be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. On this section you do get some distance, suitable for an afternoon trip. Briefly about the general area: If you fancy a little side tour, try Happy Hollow; don't leave Whitewater River without first paying a visit to Upper Falls. Whohoo, so much entertaining stuff in one place! The Blue Ridge Mountains is great! Whitewater River is right by the Foothills Trail, and a journey here wouldn’t be complete without a tour to nearby Francis Marion-Sumter National Forests. Whitewater River, Bullpen Road to Highway 281 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 Whitewater River.   Whitewater Near Whitewater River: Whitewater River, Jackson/Transylvania County, 2 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 4 miles long (Bullpen Road to Highway 281) Whitewater, Oconee County, 2 miles away       Class III-V+ - 2.4 miles long (Base of Upper Falls to Lake Jocassee) Chattooga River - East Fork, Oconee County, 3 miles away       Class -blank- - 1.9 miles long (Highway 107 to Walhalla Fish Hatchery) Thompson River, Transylvania County, 4 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 5.2 miles long (North Route 281 to Lake Jocassee) Chattooga River - East Fork, Oconee County, 4 miles away       Class -blank- - 2.46 miles long (Walhalla Fish Hatchery to Chattooga) Chattooga River, Jackson County, 5 miles away       Class V - 6 miles long (North Carolina 1107 to Bull Pen Bridge) Horsepasture River, Transylvania County, 5 miles away       Class V+ - 4.2 miles long (US Route 281 to Lake Jocassee) Chattooga River, Rabun/Oconee County, 6 miles away       Class III-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Bull Pen Bridge to Burrells Ford Bridge) Chattooga River, Jackson/Macon County, 6 miles away       Class III-IV - 5 miles long (Bullpen Bridge to Burrell's Ford) Chattooga River, Oconee SC/ Rabun GA County, 6 miles away       Class II-V - 11.3 miles long (Burrell's Ford to Highway 28 Bridge)   Ski Areas Near Whitewater River: Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 19 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 22 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 29 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 51 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 63 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs   Hotels Near Whitewater River: Hampton Inn - Suites Cashiers-Sapphire Valley, Sapphire , 4 miles away Innisfree Bed And Breakfast By, Cashiers , 5 miles away Bluegreen Club Lodges Trillium, Ascend Resort Collection, Cashiers , 9 miles away Half Mile Farm, Highlands , 11 miles away The Park On Main Hotel, Highlands , 11 miles away   Campgrounds Near Whitewater River: Sloan Bridge Campground, Oconee County, 3 miles away Burrel Place Campground, Oconee County, 5 miles away King Creek, Cashiers, 6 miles away   Trails Near Whitewater River: Foothills Trail, Oconee , 2 miles away Foothills Trail, Oconee , 2 miles away Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail, Jackson , 6 miles away Ellicott Rock Trail, Macon , 7 miles away Winding Stairs Trail, Oconee , 7 miles away   Public Lands Near Whitewater River: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 46 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 49 miles away Francis Marion-Sumter National Forests, South Carolina , 7 miles away Oconee State Park, South Carolina , 11 miles away Keowee-Toxaway State Park, South Carolina , 13 miles away   Golf Courses Near Whitewater River: Headwaters Golf Club, Cashiers , 3 miles away Wade Hampton Golf Club, Cashiers , 3 miles away Red Bird Golf Links, Sapphire , 4 miles away   Lakes Near Whitewater River Lake Toxaway, Transylvania , 9 miles away Lake Jocassee, Oconee , 10 miles away Lake Jocasse, Oconee , 10 miles away