River NC

Oconaluftee River

North Carolina • 35.4614, -83.3536

Length

19 mi

30 km

Elevation

2,792′ → 1,785′

1,007 ft drop

Stream Order

Large River

Slope

1.02%

54.0 ft/mi

Drainage

188 mi²

487 km²

Avg Flow

-- cfs

1.4 mph velocity

Path to Mouth

716 mi

1,153 km to ocean

Classification

Tributary

Mid-reach

Elevation Profile

Data from USGS & NOAA for informational purposes only. More

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Water Level Gauges on Oconaluftee River

There are 1 USGS water level monitoring stations on Oconaluftee River providing real-time flow and stage data.

There are 6 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Oconaluftee River.