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Sheets Bridge New River Access

Canoeing area · Jefferson, North Carolina

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 250 ft³/s over 99 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk.
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Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date

Use caution

Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby.

  • Live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. USGS gauge 03161000, as of Aug 22, 11:30 AM gauge-local time
  • Flow is above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 250 ft³/s over 99 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Aug 22, 11:30 AM gauge-local time
Streamflow
453 ft³/s
discharge
Gage height
2.54 ft
water level

Flow is high for this date — above the 75th percentile for Aug 22 (median 250 ft³/s over 99 years).

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

Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SOUTH FORK NEW RIVER NEAR JEFFERSON, NC (0.1 mi away), as of Aug 22, 11:30 AM gauge-local time.

Weather at Sheets Bridge New River Access

H: 82° L: 62°
Partly Cloudy
Partly Cloudy
75°
|
Feels like 77°
Precipitation
18%
Humidity
67%
Wind
4 mph
UV Index
5.6
Water Conditions:
🏊Cool but swimmable🧴High UV - use sunscreen
12 AM
Mist
64°
3 AM
Mist
64°
6 AM
Mist
64°
9 AM
Sunny
68°
12 PM
Sunny
76°
3 PM
Sunny
80°
6 PM
Sunny
79°
9 PM
Clear
69°

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Sheets Bridge New River Access?
Sheets Bridge New River Access is a canoeing area in Jefferson, North Carolina.
Can you swim at Sheets Bridge New River Access?
Use caution — flow is well above normal for this date: live streamflow is available but no water-temperature sensor is nearby. Checked August 22, 2026.
How is Sheets Bridge New River Access rated?
Sheets Bridge New River Access in Jefferson, North Carolina has an average visitor rating of 4.6 out of 5, based on 15 reviews.
What amenities does Sheets Bridge New River Access have?
Visitor-listed amenities at Sheets Bridge New River Access include camping-nearby.

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Location & Contact

09338, #208, Jefferson, NC 28640

Jefferson, North Carolina 28640

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