Tuckasegee - Section 3. Dillsboro to Rt. 1392


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Section 3. Dillsboro to Rt. 1392 (Tuck)

Usual Difficulty II(III) (may vary with level)
Length 5 Miles

Dillsboro Dam


Dillsboro Dam
Photo of Dillsboro Dam by Kevin Colburn

Gauge Information

Name Range Difficulty Updated Level
TUCKASEGEE RIVER AT BRYSON CITY, NC
usgs-03513000 1100 - 6000 cfs II(III) 01h06m 3080 cfs (rc= 0.4 )


River Description

Put-In Turn onto Rt. take the first right. Park in the lot.

Take-Out Tuckasegee Outfitters is on the left of US 441 North. Park in the grass and let the owner know you're paddling.

The action picks up after the Rail Road Bridge. Look for mostly wave trains with a few holes scattered about. Good river for beginners at levels around 1500cfs. This level pads things out and covers a lot of flipping rocks, but in the event of a swim the "yard sale" is easily recovered. There are a few play spots along the way, but nothing to write home about.

Watch for floating debris. A kayaker was killed when he became entangled in a rubber belt, so be careful!
StreamTeam Status: Not Verified
Last Updated: 2004-05-20 23:51:14

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Associated Projects

  • Tuckasegee Relicensing
    AW signed a settlement calling for new dam releases, sweeping conservation measures, new access, and the removal of Dillsboro Dam.