North Carolina · Unknown Co.

New River

Wild & Scenic
· 27 mi · Class
Optimal: 225–650 CFS · USGS #03161000
441 avg
195CFS
1.84 ft gauge height
Below Optimal
Stable
Flow data is live from USGS·Rapid classifications and CFS ranges need community verification·Know this river?
Avg flow: 441 cfsHist. median: 0 cfsUSGS #03161000
National Wild & Scenic River · State

Rugged hillsides, pastoral meadows and bucolic farmlands surround the oldest river in North America. The river's waters are slow and placid; its banks are fertile and covered with wildflowers. Fishing is good. Narrow and winding mountain roads dotted with small farms, churches and country stores give an old-fashioned charm. New River State Park provides access and spots for camping, canoeing, picnicking and fishing. <p>&nbsp;</p> <b>For More Information Visit:</b> <p></p> <p></p><a href="https://www.rivers.gov/river/new" target= "_blank">New River - rivers.gov</a>

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