North Carolina whitewater, Yadkin River Caldwell Wilkes Yadkin county, North Carolina Route 1001 to US Route 64 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II     29 miles   I am looking for the area of the Yadkin river in southeastern Wilkes County at the mouth of a creek that flows into the Yadkin, does anyone know this area and the name of the creek that flows into it? Thank you Says Karen Collins This section of Yadkin River is 29 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class I-II section. The average North Carolina whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master     than those in other states, so better not forget that lots of rivers in this state are good for beginners. The starting location is a short drive from Lexington-Thomasville, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great reasons to come. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so why not pack your camping stuff too. There are no other sections to paddle along Yadkin River than the North Carolina   Route 1001 to US Route 64 section. The beautiful scenery of Caldwell/Wilkes/Yadkin County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. Briefly about the general area: This is a popular place for people from Linwood. Through the days of summer at Yadkin River temperatures are commonly in the 80's. Once the sun is down it dips down to the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's; throughout the dark hours in the winter at Yadkin River temperatures plunge to the 20's. Yadkin River sees pretty high levels of rainfall. Most of the rain falls throughout March, and November on the other hand is the driest. Yadkin River, North Carolina Route 1001 to US Route 64 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 Yadkin River.   Whitewater Near Yadkin River: South Yadkin River, Davie/Rowan County, 17 miles away       Class I-II - 11.7 miles long (Route 1143 to US Route 6O1)   Ski Areas Near Yadkin River: Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 90 miles away, 365 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs   Marinas Near Yadkin River: High Rock Lake Marina and Campground, Southmont , 13 miles away Tamarac Marina and Campground, Salisbury , 15 miles away High Rock Boat Dock Marina, Lexington , 15 miles away   Hotels Near Yadkin River: Affordable Suites Lexington, Lexington , 7 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites LEXINGTON NW-THE VINEYARD, Lexington , 7 miles away Country Hearth Inns And Suites Lexington, Lexington , 10 miles away Days Inn Lexington, Lexington , 10 miles away Super 8 Clemmons/Winston-Salem Area, Clemmons , 10 miles away   Campgrounds Near Yadkin River: Thousand Trails, Advance, 1 miles away Tanglewood Park, Clemmons, 9 miles away Tanglewood Family Resort, Clemmons, 9 miles away   Public Lands Near Yadkin River: Pilot Mountain State Park, North Carolina , 29 miles away Hanging Rock State Park, North Carolina , 33 miles away Morrow Mountain State Park, North Carolina , 34 miles away   Golf Courses Near Yadkin River: Sapona Country Club, Lexington , 6 miles away Salem Glen Country Club, Clemmons , 7 miles away Davie Hickory Hill Golf Course, Mocksville , 7 miles away   Lakes Near Yadkin River Dutchmans Creek Lake, Davie , 8 miles away Crystal Lake, Forsyth , 17 miles away High Rock Lake, Rowan , 18 miles away