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Mission Dam Access

Mission Trailrace Public Fishing Area provides canoe access to the Hiwassee River in Clay County, located at 1765 Mission Dam Rd near Murphy, NC.

This access point is situated adjacent to Mission Dam, a historic 50-foot structure built in 1924, and offers a convenient put-in for paddlers exploring the river downstream.

The site is managed by the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission and serves as a portage point for canoeists navigating the Hiwassee River corridor.


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