Access Site
NC
Put In
City: NC
County: Swain
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 35.58789800, -83.36260200
Air Temp: --
Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Tuckasegee River at Bryson City, NC
12 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
III
Put-in
Oconaluftee - 1. Kephart Trail Bridge to Smokemont Campground Bridge
149 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 0.00-1500.00 cfs
Oconaluftee River at Birdtown, NC
About This Access Site
Put In is a whitewater access point located on the Oconaluftee River in Swain County, North Carolina. This site serves as a popular entry point for paddlers looking to access whitewater sections of the river. The Oconaluftee is known for its scenic mountain setting and varying water conditions that can accommodate different skill levels depending on water levels and seasonal flow.