within 1.5 hr. - USNWC, Haw River, Smith River (VA), Mayo River (VA&NC) is a favorite park and play, Elk Creek (VA), Big Reed Island Creek (VA), Round Meadow Creek (VA), Chestnut Creek (VA) Dan River (many sections in VA & NC- Kibler Valley Section being the best with dam release in the summer, New River/Foster Falls Section, a bunch of others.....