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Access Site NC

Put In

Nantahala River

Source: american_whitewater Updated 6 months ago
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City: NC
County: Macon
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 35.07860900, -83.53193700
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Location

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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Nantahala River near Rainbow Springs, NC Same River 6 mi away
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Nantahala River near Hewitt, NC Same River 17 mi away
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Cartoogechaye Creek at SR 1148 near Franklin, NC 8.2 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services

Whitewater Run

II(III) Put-in Nantahala - 0) Kimsey Creek/Standing Indian CG to US 64
30 ft/mi
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Current Conditions

About This Access Site
Put In is a whitewater access point on the Nantahala River located in Macon County, North Carolina. This is a popular put-in spot for paddlers looking to run sections of the Nantahala, one of the Southeast's most renowned whitewater rivers. The site provides access to a river known for its consistent flow and scenic gorge setting. Paddlers should be aware that the Nantahala is a dam-controlled river with water releases that affect flow rates and conditions throughout the day.