U.S. National Whitewater Center

The U.S. National Whitewater Center is the world’s premier outdoor recreation and environmental education center offering activities such as Rafting, Biking, Climbing, Ziplines, Eco Trekking and more.


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GPS Tips

If 5000 Whitewater Parkway does not appear on your GPS or mobile device, please use this address instead:
1825 Belmeade Drive, Charlotte, NC 28214

Directions

From downtown Charlotte

  1. Head west on Morehead St.
  2. Turn right onto Freedom Drive
  3. Take I-85 South (left entrance)
  4. Take exit 29 for Sam Wilson Road and follow signs for USNWC

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From Charlotte/Douglas International Airport

  1. After exiting the airport, head west on US-74 W/Wilkinson Blvd
  2. Turn left onto I-485 Inner North Ramp and continue onto I-485 N/Statesville
  3. Take exit 12 for Moores Chapel Road and follow signs for USNWC

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From I-85

  1. Head towards the intersection of I-485 and I-85 on the west side of Charlotte
  2. Take exit 29 for Sam Wilson Road and follow signs for USNWC

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From I-485

  1. Head towards the intersection of I-485 and I-85 on the west side of Charlotte
  2. Take exit 12 for Moores Chapel Road and follow signs for USNWC

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Accommodations

Official Hotel of the U.S. National Whitewater Center:

  • The Hampton Inn Charlotte-Belmont at MontcrossTop

    Parking

    On-site parking is $5 for a day pass, or $40 for an annual pass. You can purchase your parking pass on-site at the USNWC or online. In order to keep our trail system healthy, we apply all parking revenue directly to the expenses associated with trail maintenance and upkeep.

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