Planning Your Trip to Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Fly Fishing the Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Where To Stay:
Hayward County, North Carolina

Hayward County is With the Blue Ridge Parkway bordering the south and the Great
Smokies and Pisgah National Forest on the northern end of Haywood County, the
scenery provides unending delight. It also includes the Nantahala Forest, the largest in
North Carolina. Hayward County is the home of Nantahala Gorge, a whitewater rafting
wonderland.

The grandeur of mountain vistas is punctuated by 14 peaks more than 6,000 feet in
elevation, such as Cold Mountain, which inspired the national bestseller and movie.
Hayward County is unique because no water flows into the county. Every stream, creek
and river in the county originates there.

Established in 1808, the 546 square miles of Haywood County include four towns —
Canton, Clyde, Maggie Valley and the county seat of Waynesville.

Motels:
There are several motels located in the county.

Cabin Rentals:
There are numerous cabins for rent within the mountains of Hayward County.

Campgrounds:
Several RV sites and campgrounds are located within the county.

Restaurants:
There are several restaurants located in Hayward County.

Fly Shops/Stores:
Waynesville Fly Shop

Links that may be helpful:
Chamber of Commerce


Copyright 2009 James Marsh