Sawmill Creek Access
Sawmill Creek Access
Sawmill Creek Access provides bank and canoe access to the Little Tennessee River near Fontana Lake in Bryson City.
This access point is strategically located just before Sawmill Creek Shoals (a Class II rapid) and serves as a recommended take-out when lake levels are high, avoiding additional paddling across the lake.
The site features a footbridge nearby and is easily accessible via Lower Sawmill Creek Road off US-74.
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