HWY 14 River Access - Public Meeting

September 30, 2026
4:30 PM - 6:30 PM

The City of Eden, Visit Rockingham County, & DRBA invite you to help shape the next phase of river access on the Smith River.
Wednesday, September 30 | 4:30 - 6:30 PM
Achnacarry Outdoor Survival
638 Washington Street, Eden, NC 27288
Why this project matters:
The Smith River Hwy 14 Access would create a new public access point for paddling and upstream fishing above the Spray Dam while strengthening Rockingham County’s connection to the Dan River State Trail and expanding recreational opportunities along the Smith River.
Stop by anytime between 4:30 and 6:30 PM to:
Learn about the proposed access
Share your ideas and local knowledge
Show support for the grant application

If you cannot attend our meeting but would like to show your support, please email drba.va@danriver.org with the subject line Smith River HWY 14 Access Support!
Thank you!
This public meeting is part of the application process for the Connecting Communities to State Trails (CCST) Grant. The CCST Grant is funded through North Carolina’s Complete the Trails Program, which helps communities develop connections to the State Trails system.