Toxaway River

Sat April 2: Was low and snowing, we talked with Ranger who said he will propose a permit system that would be good for 6 mo or a year at a time. Said it was illegal to put-on, but he won't ticket because river left is not signed - yet. N.C. State Parks owns that land now courtesy of a donation by unnamed conservation organization. They will also look into habitat studies for rare salamanders, plants etc. to guard against conflict with boaters and reproduction cycles. Bottom line was, be discreet and let rangers know you'll be in there. Seems they have no 'policy' on boating Toxaway, and Raleigh has to define one. Ranger office is a short distance on 64 towards Cashiers on right (Gorges St.Park).