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Big Hungry River Dam

Big Hungry River Dam is a dam in Henderson, North Carolina.

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Big Hungry River Dam: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this dam: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Big Hungry River Dam

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Big Hungry River Dam — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 35.30003, -82.35048. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    What is the best time to visit Big Hungry River Dam?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Big Hungry River Dam?

    Nearby: McAlpine Mountain (viewpoint, 13 km), Lake Summit (lake, 13 km), Lake Adger (lake, 15 km), Bluerock Mountain (viewpoint, 21 km), Bluerock Mountain (viewpoint, 21 km), Chestnut Ridge Heritage Preserve (sanctuary, 23 km).