Recreation on Rivers and Streams of the Southern Appalachians

A relatively mild climate and ample rainfall make the southern Appalachians a choice destination for recreation on the numerous rivers and streams. Opportunities for recreation on rivers and streams are abundant, but the road corridors that parallel rivers and streams are often crowded due to the popularity of fishing and dispersed roadside camping along waterways. Fishing, camping, swimming, picnicking, and other recreation activities occur along rivers and streams. Riparian environments associated with rivers and streams offer unique blends of vegetation, relaxing sounds, and the other special attractions of moving water. The quantity and quality of running water is a primary interest in management for recreation.

Two of the more popular and actively managed recreation activities are:

• River and Whitewater Paddling

• Fishing on Rivers and Streams

Subsections found in Recreation on Rivers and Streams of the Southern Appalachians

• River and Whitewater Paddling
• Fishing on Rivers and Streams