Access Site
NC
Linville River
City: Nebo, NC
County: Burke County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 35.79308721, -81.86903914
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Linville River near Nebo, NC
0.8 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Catawba River
5 runs (2 nearby)Difficulty Classes
I Easy
II Novice
III Intermediate
IV Advanced
V Expert/Extreme
VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site:
Put-in at this location
This location is on the run
Take-out at this location
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I-II
Downstream from here (6.1 mi to put-in)
2. Bridgewater Dam to Route 1147 Bridge
5.7 mi
I-II
Upstream from here (12.8 mi from take-out)
1. Route 1234 Bridge to US Route 221 Bridge
11.8 mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Linville River access point at Lake James in Nebo, Burke County provides boat ramp access to the Catawba River system. Lake James is a large impoundment on the Catawba River, which is a major river system in the Southeast with a total length of over 225 miles and significant drainage area of 4,396 square miles. The Catawba River has substantial average flow of over 6,000 cubic feet per second, making it a significant waterway for boating and recreation. This location is in the foothills region of North Carolina with significant elevation changes in the watershed, indicating potentially varying water conditions depending on recent rainfall and dam operations.