Access Site
NC
Put In
City: NC
County: Haywood
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 35.33830000, -82.90340000
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Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
West Fork Pigeon River near Retreat, NC
6.2 mi away
West Fork Pigeon River at Bethel, NC
8.7 mi away
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
V+
Put-in
Pigeon, West Fork - 2. Garden of the Gods
600 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• - cfs
West Fork Pigeon River near Retreat, NC
About This Access Site
Put In is a whitewater access point located on the West Fork of the Pigeon River in Haywood County, North Carolina. This site serves as a launching point for paddlers looking to run whitewater sections of this popular river. The West Fork of the Pigeon is known for its challenging rapids and scenic mountain gorge, making it a destination for kayakers and canoeists seeking intermediate to advanced whitewater experiences. The put-in provides access to one of western North Carolina's premier whitewater runs.