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Nantahala River (Nantahala Lake)

North Carolina • 35.3333, -83.7500
Length
48 mi
77 km
Elevation
3,841′ → 1,677′
2,164 ft drop
Stream Order
5
Medium River
Slope
0.86%
45.2 ft/mi
Drainage
175 mi²
454 km²
Avg Flow
546 cfs
1.8 mph velocity
Path to Mouth
732 mi
1,179 km to ocean
Classification
Tributary
Mid-reach
Elevation Profile
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Water Level Gauges on Nantahala River (Nantahala Lake)

There are 2 USGS water level monitoring stations on Nantahala River (Nantahala Lake) providing real-time flow and stage data.

Access Sites on Nantahala River (Nantahala Lake)

There are 3 boat ramps, launches, and public access points on Nantahala River (Nantahala Lake).