U.S. National Whitewater Center

The U.S. National Whitewater Center is a nonprofit outdoor recreation and conservation center on the Catawba River corridor offering whitewater rafting on multiple man-made channels. The site provides year-round outdoor activities including paddling, rock climbing, ropes courses, and extensive trails for mountain biking and hiking. It also hosts seasonal festivals, concerts, and competitive outdoor events. The center emphasizes conservation and outdoor education alongside its recreational programming.