Water activities in haywood nc
Splash down in Western NC with waterfalls near Waynesville, natural swimming holes near Maggie Valley and Clyde, and kayaking the Pigeon River in Canton or the calm waters of Lake Junaluska.
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Jump into crystal clear waters
With the cleanest water in the eastern US, Haywood’s natural water features are unmatched. Take a dip at some of NC’s best swimming holes like Midnight Hole, watch the double cascades at Soco Falls, or head to other waterfalls near Waynesville, Maggie Valley, Canton, Clyde, and Lake Junaluska.
Nearby NC Waterfalls
Photo- worthy cascades
Reelin’ in some mountain fun
Wade your way through the best water activities in Haywood’s corner of Western NC, where waterfalls pour from the mountainside, swimming holes run deep, waterways are pure, and fish swim abound.

Try your hand at fly fishing and become a bona-fide angler when you pull in native trout, bluegill, perch, and bass from Haywood’s lakes, streams, and rivers.

Cool off in Haywood’s refreshing waters at popular swimming spots like Midnight Hole, Sunburst Swimming Hole or Graveyard Fields Lower Falls.
















