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Put-in NC

Smokemont Campground

American Whitewater 35.5555, -83.3116

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Gauge Conditions

Oconaluftee River at Birdtown, NC Downstream Primary

Runnable: 850.0 – 2,500.0 CFS

Data from American Whitewater & USGS

Description

Putting in here gives you an extra 0.2 miles of river and the rapid before Smokemont Bridge. There is only space to park 1-2 cars here, and unknown if it's acceptable during the summer season. More parking is available at the Smokemont Bridge.