Watauga River Lower Gorge Access
Watauga River Lower Gorge Access
The Lower Gorge Access (also known as Guy Ford River Spot) near Bethel features a 27-space paved parking lot with a concrete ramp providing access to a 2.
3-acre riverside property ideal for swimming, fishing, and as a put-in for the expert-only Watauga Gorge whitewater run.
The site is part of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission's Public Fishing Access Program and serves as both a take-out for Section 3 paddlers and a put-in for the challenging 5-mile Class V Watauga Gorge section.
Amenities include parking, a beachy area, and access to smallmouth bass fishing opportunities.
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