Access Site
NC
Take Out
City: NC
County: Clay
Type: Whitewater Take Out
Location: 35.13130000, -83.64230000
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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)
Take-out
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 Clay County, North Carolina. As a designated take-out site, it serves as an exit point for paddlers completing whitewater runs on this popular river. The Nantahala is well-known for its consistent flows and scenic gorge, making it a destination for kayakers and canoeists seeking whitewater recreation. Take-out points are essential for planning multi-mile runs, allowing boaters to safely exit the water and retrieve their vehicles or arrange shuttle services.