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North Carolina | Rockingham County

Mayo RiverAnglin Mill / Mayo Beach to Business 220

A guarded 10-mile advanced Mayo River run from the Anglin Mill / Mayo Beach access to the Business 220 take-out. The route includes the Boiling Hole Class II–III feature, a dozen downstream Class I–II rapids, and a mandatory take-out before the downstream dams.

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Distance10 river miles
DifficultyHard
Typical time5+ hours depending on flow
ShuttleCar shuttle
The Mayo River at the U.S. 220 access in Mayo River State Park, North Carolina.
River contextMayo River State Park U.S. 220 access; same-river context river-level context — not necessarily this exact reach.Photo by bobistraveling via Wikimedia Commons

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Trip details

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Distance, difficulty, rules and camping
On-water distance10 river milesAnglin Mill / Mayo Beach to Business 220
DifficultyhardAdvanced moving water with a Class II–III Boiling Hole, multiple downstream rapids, a long committed shuttle, and a mandatory take-out before dams. The route is not suitable for tubes or casual flatwater paddling.
ShuttleCar shuttleStage the downstream vehicle at Business 220 Access, then drive to Anglin Mill / Mayo Beach Access. Inspect the mandatory take-out before launching and allow a full daylight margin for the advanced section.
PermitsNone notedNo route-specific paddling permit is identified in the cited state-park and Piedmont Trails material. Follow North Carolina boating/PFD rules, park rules, posted restrictions, and current access notices.
CampingDay tripNo on-route camping is assumed. Mayo River State Park has separate camping and facility rules; verify reservations and current access independently rather than treating either endpoint as an overnight site.
SeasonMar-NovUse the local flow cues with same-day telemetry, trend, rainfall, weather, daylight, water temperature, and a visual inspection. The Mayo can change quickly after storms; dry periods can expose shallow rocks and make the upper feature less forgiving.

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Access and shuttle

An advanced Mayo River day run with a Class II–III upper feature, direct discharge telemetry, local flow cues, and an explicit pre-dam take-out.

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Put-in

Anglin Mill / Mayo Beach Access
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North Carolina State Parks lists Anglin Mill / Mayo Beach at 108 Mayo Beach Road, Stoneville, and identifies U.S. 220 as an access that is not managed by the state park. Confirm the access owner, parking, and river-side landing before travel.

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Take-out

Business 220 Access
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Piedmont Trails notes the Business 220 access is take-out only because of the dam ahead and that the 770 access is closed for bridge replacement until further notice. Do not substitute an unverified downstream access.

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Access notes and hazards

Access caveats

  • North Carolina State Parks lists Anglin Mill / Mayo Beach at 108 Mayo Beach Road, Stoneville, and identifies U.S. 220 as an access that is not managed by the state park. Confirm the access owner, parking, and river-side landing before travel.
  • Piedmont Trails notes the Business 220 access is take-out only because of the dam ahead and that the 770 access is closed for bridge replacement until further notice. Do not substitute an unverified downstream access.

Watch for

  • flow below 150 cfs
  • flow above 1,000 cfs
  • rapid rise after rain
  • Boiling Hole
  • Class I–II rapids
  • rock and fish weir hazards
  • strainers and debris
  • missed Business 220 take-out
  • dam ahead
  • access closures
  • cold water

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The Mayo River at the U.S. 220 access in Mayo River State Park, North Carolina.
Mayo River State Park U.S. 220 access; same-river context river-level context — not necessarily this exact reach.Photo by bobistraveling via Wikimedia Commons
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Gauge siteMayo River near Price, NC
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Preferred range250 cfs to 800 cfs
Low threshold150 cfs
High threshold1,000 cfs
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NotesWhat to know before you go

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  • Named route sectionAnglin Mill / Mayo Beach to Business 220; 10 miles; advanced

    Piedmont Trails publishes the endpoint pair, 10-mile distance, advanced difficulty, and the route sequence.

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  • Endpoint coordinatesAnglin Mill 36.535389, -79.990588; Business 220 36.439153, -79.937981

    Piedmont Trails publishes practical GPS anchors for both accesses and identifies the Business 220 landing as take-out only.

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  • Feature and dam hazardBoiling Hole Class II–III; Business 220 mandatory take-out before dams

    The route guide and the state-park map identify the upper feature and downstream dam warning; the product does not encourage continuing beyond the stored endpoint.

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  • State-park access contextAnglin Mill / Mayo Beach Access, 108 Mayo Beach Road, Stoneville

    North Carolina State Parks lists the named access, address, paddling activity, and separate management status for U.S. 220.

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  • Station-specific flow guidance150 cfs / 1.75 ft minimum cue; 250 cfs / 2.0 ft medium reference; 1,000 cfs / 3.5 ft dangerous cue

    Piedmont Trails supplies local planning references for the Mayo River. Paddle Today stores discharge thresholds and requires same-day visual, weather, debris, and access checks.

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  • Gauge check during route review · 2026-08-27USGS 02070500; 87.3 cfs and 0.88 ft at 2026-08-27 17:45 EDT

    This reading was saved when we checked the guide. It is not today’s water level. Check the current gauge and local conditions before paddling.

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What water level is best for the Anglin Mill / Mayo Beach to Business 220 route on the Mayo River?

Paddle Today watches Mayo River near Price, NC and treats 250 cfs to 800 cfs as the target band for this route, with weather and recent trend included in the final score.

Where does the Anglin Mill / Mayo Beach to Business 220 route on the Mayo River start and end?

This route starts at Anglin Mill / Mayo Beach Access and ends at Business 220 Access, 10 river miles on the water.

Is the Anglin Mill / Mayo Beach to Business 220 route on the Mayo River suitable for beginners?

This is listed as a hard route. Treat the live score as a planning aid, then confirm conditions, hazards, access, and group skill before launching.

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