Where is Yadkin River?

Yadkin River is a river in North Carolina.

How is Yadkin River rated?

Yadkin River in North Carolina has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 11 reviews.

What amenities does Yadkin River have?

Visitor-listed amenities at Yadkin River include camping-nearby.

Updated August 13, 2025

Yadkin River

River

4.5(11 reviews)

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

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Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

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Live flow only — judge the water in person

Use caution

Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. — USGS gauge 02123629, as of Aug 22, 8:45 PM gauge-local time

Streamflow

4 ft³/s

discharge

Gage height

2.01 ft

water level

No official beach-advisory feed for North Carolina yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge LITTLE MOUNTAIN CREEK AT NC HWY 740 AT BADIN, NC (2.6 mi away), as of Aug 22, 8:45 PM gauge-local time.

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Weather at Yadkin River

H: 86° L: 68°

Patchy rain nearby

76°

Feels like 80°

Precipitation

60%

Humidity

73%

Wind

2 mph

UV Index

Water Conditions:

🏊Perfect for swimming🌧️Rain expected

12 AM

70°

3 AM

70°

6 AM

69°

9 AM

71°

12 PM

77°

3 PM

80°

6 PM

84°

9 PM

76°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Yadkin River?: Yadkin River is a river in North Carolina.
Can you swim at Yadkin River?: Live flow only — judge the water in person: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Yadkin River rated?: Yadkin River in North Carolina has an average visitor rating of 4.5 out of 5, based on 11 reviews.
What amenities does Yadkin River have?: Visitor-listed amenities at Yadkin River include camping-nearby.

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