Meander the Blue Ridge Parkway and Historic Happy Valley
Explore scenic vistas, historical sites, art, breweries, wineries, eateries and more along this world famous route.
Heart-Pumping Thrills and Tranquility Intersect in Caldwell County
With the spectacular Blue Ridge foothills and Catawba Valley as our playgrounds, we have a wealth of outdoor recreation for every interest and inkling. The elevation of Caldwell County rises from 900 feet above sea level to 5,964 feet: a breathtaking 575 percent increase. It’s the greatest elevation change of any county in North Carolina.
Biking, off-roading, watersports, hiking, hunting, fishing and camping are favorite pastimes. When the temperatures drop, skiing, sledding and snow tubing are close at hand, with several resorts to choose from.
Our Western Piedmont region offers lakes, rivers and rapids. In fact, our whitewater rafting is pretty legendary. The U.S. Olympic kayaking team trains in Wilson Creek, located in the Grandfather District of the Pisgah National Forest in the northwestern section of Caldwell County. Find your adventure in the Caldwell County NC Foothills Itinerary.
Caldwell County’s Rivers, Creeks & Lakes
- Beaver Creek
- Blue Creek
- Catawba River
- Gunpowder Creek
- Husband Creek
- Johns River
- Lake Hickory
- Little Gunpowder Creek
- Little King Creek
- Lower Creek
- Mill Creek
- Mulberry Creek
- Rhodhiss Lake
- Rock Creek
- Silver Creek
- Upper Little River
- Wilson Creek
- Yadkin River
Recreation Options
Hudson Parks & Recreation Department
Overmountain National Historic Trails
Tuttles State Park
Zacks Fork Mountain Biking Trail
Whitewater Rafting & Kayaking
Wilson Creek Visitor Center
Thermal Valley Hang Gliding
The Butterfly Highway
Skiing & Snowboarding
Pisgah National Forest
Mountains-to-Sea Trail NC
Lenoir Parks & Recreation
Lenoir Greenway
Granite Falls Recreation Department
Grandfather Mountain
Golf
Hunting
Foothills Experience
Fishing
Camping
Broyhill State Forest
Brown Mountain OHV Trail System
ATV Trails & Off-Road Driving
Adventure Towns
Lenoir
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Collettsville
Granite Falls
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