Lower Watauga Gorge Put-in
Lower Watauga Gorge Put-in
The Lower Watauga Gorge Put-in (also known as Guy Ford River Spot) near Bethel features a 27-lot paved parking area with a concrete ramp providing access to a beachy area on the Watauga River.
This is the primary put-in for the classic 5-mile Watauga Gorge whitewater run featuring Class IV-V rapids, suitable only for expert paddlers, and also offers swimming and wade fishing opportunities. The 2.
3-acre property is open year-round and managed as part of the Public Fishing Access Program.
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