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May 15, 2020

Pursuant to Executive Order No. 138, limited activities and services are available. All locations and activities will have very limited capacities and guests must adhere to social distancing requirements at all times.  Equipment and surfaces will be disinfected prior to guest contact in accordance with Whitewater Center policy and CDC guidelines.  The Whitewater Center's policy restricting all outside food and beverage remains in effect.

MAIN GROUNDS: Open daily from dawn until dusk.

TRAILS: Dawn until dusk. Please check trail status prior to your visit.

PASS ACTIVITIES: 12:00p – 5:00p

WATER RELEASE: 12:00p – 5:00p

FOOD & BEVERAGE (TO-GO ONLY)

River’s Edge: Closed
Biergarten: Closed
The Market: 11:30a – 5:00p
Airstream: Closed
Food Truck: Closed

OUTFITTERS: 11:00a – 5:30p

Please Note: All pass activities may not be available throughout the day. Please check the activity schedule upon arrival, or call 704-391-3900 for details. Hours of Operation are subject to change.

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7:00 pm

Time Laps 24 Hour Relay Race – Postponed

May 15, 2020 @ 7:00 pm - May 16, 2020 @ 7:00 pm

Time Laps 24 Hour Relay Race is postponed until further notice. Registered racers will receive an email regarding the postponement that outlines options for race registration and refunds. Registered racers will be notified via email once the race is rescheduled for a later date. Open registration will be unavailable until a new date is selected. Please contact the Race Director with any additional questions at racedirector@usnwc.org.

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COVID-19 Information

  • Guests and staff are reminded to wear face coverings and maintain social distancing at the Whitewater Center whenever possible.
  • Guest Services, Food & Beverage, and Activity queue areas have been lengthened to encourage adequate spacing between individuals.
  • Per current policy and procedure, disinfection of equipment will take place based on guidance from the manufacturers to ensure both cleanliness and integrity of the gear.
  • There will be continuous disinfection of surfaces, counters and door handles.
  • All retail operations have lowered capacity by at least 25% and taken measures to promote social distancing.

When are we open?

  • Our main gate and trails are open, weather permitting, 365 days a year.
  • The availability of our activities and related operating hours vary with the seasons. Day-of activity availability is accessed through the Activity Schedule; other daily hours of operation, such as food and beverage, can be found on the Calendar.
  • Operating hours can be added or extended for groups and events. For more information, please call our Group and Event Planners at 704.391.3900 or submit an inquiry on the Groups page.
  • All activity availability, schedules and hours are subject to change without notice.
  • For other questions about activities at the USNWC, please visit our Frequently Asked Questions.

What activities will be open when I visit?

  • Due to the seasonality of the USNWC, activities will be limited in their availability, particularly in the months after Labor Day and before Memorial Day.
  • Because the timing and availability of our activities can change from day to day, the Activity Schedule is the best resource for day-of activity information.
  • Activity lines may close prior to pass hours.

Notes about the weather:

  • Events and programming operate rain or shine unless otherwise stated by USNWC Staff.
  • In the event of adverse weather, some or all activities may not be available.
  • Please check weather conditions before purchasing any activity pass.
  • Refunds and rain checks are not available.

U.S. National Whitewater Center | 5000 Whitewater Center Parkway | Charlotte, NC 28214 | 704.391.3900 | info@usnwc.org