Hanging Dog

Hanging Dog is a boat ramp access point on Hiwassee Lake in Cherokee County, North Carolina. The Hiwassee River system is a large river (Stream Order 7) with significant flow averaging 4890 cubic feet per second, making it a substantial waterway. At this access point, you are on the impounded Hiwassee Lake section rather than the free-flowing river, which means water conditions tend to be calmer and more suitable for a variety of boating activities compared to the upstream river sections.

The surrounding area features a drainage basin of 2693 square miles with an elevation range from 206 to 953 meters, indicating the waterway flows through varied terrain with significant elevation changes upstream. The access point is located in the western North Carolina mountains near the Cherokee County area. Given the large average flow rate and Stream Order 7 classification, this is a well-established waterway with reliable water levels year-round.