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    U.S. National Whitewater Center

    The U.S. National Whitewater Center (USNWC) is a dog-friendly, non-profit outdoor center situated on 400 acres of woodlands along the Catawba River in Charlotte, NC. Alongside mountain biking and running trails, a climbing center, zip-lines, flatwater kayaking, high rope courses, and a canopy tour, the facility's most unique feature is a multiple-channel, customized whitewater river for rafting and paddling enthusiasts of all abilities. Dogs are allowed on the grounds, outdoor restaurant, hiking trails (on-leash), kayaks, and stand-up paddle boards, but cannot join you on the zip line, ropes course, or whitewater rafts. Dogs are also welcome at special events like the Thursday River Jam with live music, Olympic trials, and family camping weekends. Visit Website

    Or call (704) 391-3900 or email info@usnwc.org for more information.

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    U.S. National Whitewater Center has received a rating of 4.3 out of 5 bones by 4 canine critics on BringFido and 4.5 out of 5 by 2,263 guests on TripAdvisor.

    • Fen
      Jun. 23, 2022
      Great place for people and pups!!!

      It was great. My dog loved it. So much room for him to roam. So many cool activities to do. Also the food was way better than I thought it would be.

    • Joe
      More than a year ago
      Great trails w/ variety but need shoulders.

      Great trails w/ variety but need clearings to escape the bikers. Especially around blind curves. I try to look before I get in one of these blind spots but bikes can come up on you pretty fast. I'm sure the bikers would agree. Great place!

    • April
      More than a year ago
      Bring Fido Along if you don't plan on Rafting

      The whitewater center is dog friendly! You can hike, kayak, and enjoy the riverside bar with your canine friend!

    • Eve
      More than a year ago
      Watery fun

      We visited in January on a very mild day with 70F temperatures. There was no rafting but still plenty of people on the ziplines and enjoying a bit of unseasonally warm weather. The trails are pet friendly with plenty of doggie amenities. Next time my pup will have to enjoy a bit of kayak time!

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