Great mountain stream protected by mostly national forest. This rivers offers Wild Water, Game Land, Delayed Harvest, and Hatchery Supported.

From W-S area take I-40 West to Morganton. Take Hwy 18/181 exit to downtown Morganton. Continue to follow 18/181 north out of downtown Morganton. Follow 181 for several miles and turn right onto Brown Mtn Beach Road (SR1337). Follow for several miles and turn left again onto Brown Mtn Beach Road. Wilson Creek with be on the left hand side beginning with the Hatchery Supported section. Google Earth Coordinated: 35.5431 81.4331