Access Site
NC
Take Out
City: NC
County: Macon
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 35.09420000, -83.56089800
Air Temp: --
Location
Interactive access map
Loads when you reach this section.
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
I-II+(III)
Put-in
Nantahala - 0.5- Hwy 64 to Nantahala Lake
45 ft/mi
Current Conditions
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• 200.00-5000.00 cfs
Nantahala River near Rainbow Springs, NC
About This Access Site
This is a take-out access point on the Nantahala River in Macon County, North Carolina, located at coordinates 35.09420000, -83.56089800. The Nantahala River is a popular whitewater paddling destination in western North Carolina, known for its scenic gorge and consistent flow. As a take-out location, this site is designed for paddlers to exit the river after completing a whitewater run, making it an essential part of planning a full river trip on the Nantahala.