Rafting With MY Kids Jackson county, North Carolina whitewater outfitter     The average North Carolina whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections in this state are pretty easy. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way     around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Getting a good workout and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. The beauty of the Blue Ridge Mountains is a great plus for this river. The scenic beauty of North Carolina and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water make the trip here worthwhile. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Brevard. Briefly about the general area: There's good hiking along the Caldwell Fork Trail; you might also want to pay a visit to Soapstone Gap while you're here at Rafting With MY Kids. If you have   a thing about the outdoors you'll have a thing about it here in the Blue Ridge Mountains. Everybody nearby loves skiing at Cataloochee, and you'll meet a lot of people from Balsam here. This river is so wonderful. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Rafting With MY Kids; Palmer Creek Trail is a great local trail. All through the summertime months at Rafting With MY Kids highs are usually in the 80's, and throughout the night it cools down to the 50's. All through the winter highs are mostly in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Rafting With MY Kids. Rafting With MY Kids gets much water.     Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Rafting With MY Kids.   Whitewater Near Rafting With MY Kids: Scotts Creek, Jackson County, 0 miles away       Class III-IV(V) - 2 miles long (Willets-Ochre Hill to Addie) Tuckasegee River, Jackson County, 7 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 9.4 miles long (Cedar Cliff Reservior to Cullowhee) Tuckasegee River, Jackson County, 8 miles away       Class II(III) - 5 miles long (Dillsboro to Route 1392) Whitewater Outfitter - Tuckaseegee Outfitters, Jackson County, 8 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Dillsboro River Company, Jackson County, 9 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Carolina Mountains Outdoor, Jackson County, 11 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Blue Ridge Outing, Jackson County, 11 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Tuckasegee River - West Fork, Jackson County, 11 miles away       Class III-IV+(V) - 9.5 miles long (Thorpe Dam to Tuckasegee River) Raven Fork, Swain County, 12 miles away       Class II-III+(IV) - 8 miles long (Job Corps Bridge to Confluence with Oconalufftee) Whitewater Outfitter - Smokey Mountain Tubing, Swain County, 13 miles away       Whitewater outfitter   Ski Areas Near Rafting With MY Kids: Cataloochee, North Carolina , 10 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 25 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 28 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 34 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 54 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 98 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 8 lifts, 20 runs Ski Beech, North Carolina , 98 miles away, 830 foot drop, 10 lifts, 15 runs   Hotels Near Rafting With MY Kids: Quality Inn Sylva, Sylva , 3 miles away Comfort Inn Sylva, Sylva , 5 miles away Jonathan Creek Inn, Maggie Valley , 8 miles away Misty Mountain Ranch B B Cab, Maggie Valley , 8 miles away Ramada Maggie Valley, Maggie Valley , 8 miles away   Campgrounds Near Rafting With MY Kids: Moonshine Creek, Balsam, 4 miles away Meadowbrook Resort, Maggie Valley, 7 miles away Hillbilly Campground, Maggie Valley, 8 miles away   Trails Near Rafting With MY Kids: Caldwell Fork Trail, Haywood , 12 miles away Palmer Creek Trail, Haywood , 14 miles away Shortoff Mountain Trail, Macon , 16 miles away Asbury Trail, Haywood , 16 miles away Whiteside Mountain National Recreation Trail, Jackson , 17 miles away   Public Lands Near Rafting With MY Kids: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 31 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 42 miles away Francis Marion-Sumter National Forests, South Carolina , 27 miles away Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina , 28 miles away Oconee State Park, South Carolina , 30 miles away   Golf Courses Near Rafting With MY Kids: Laurel Ridge Country Club, Waynesville , 10 miles away Waynesville Country Club Inn & Starter, Waynesville , 11 miles away Golf Scapes, Whittier , 11 miles away   Lakes Near Rafting With MY Kids Bear Creek Lake, Jackson , 10 miles away Wolf Creek Lake, Jackson , 14 miles away Waterville Lake, Haywood , 18 miles away