Kentucky whitewater - Cumberland River, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Whitley/ McCreary County Whitley/ McCreary county, Cumberland Falls to Laurel River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     11 miles   I Don't send many e-mails, but great web site. Did btf section tandem, in 'hybrid' canoe. Had a grrreat time, beautiful scenery! Says aldisacres@netzero.net i think it is cool Says s The starting location is a short drive from Corbin, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This section of Cumberland River in Kentucky is 11 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Kentucky and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from     near and far. This section has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your sleeping bag. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while have people coming from far and near. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Kentucky you might find the rivers here a bit more manageable, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less demanding. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Cumberland Falls to Laurel River stretch is just one of many. The beautiful Cumberland Plateau Mountains scenery is an added bonus. You might have   to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Briefly about the general area: Don't leave Cumberland River without first going for a hike along the Bark Camp Trail, and Cumberland River is near Broad Gap Hollow which is without doubt worth taking a look at. Man, is there a heap of fun things to do in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. Don't leave Cumberland River without first paying a visit to Dog Slaughter Falls; there's wonderful hiking along the Cumberland Falls Trail Number Two. This is a great river. For the period of the months of summer highs here at Cumberland River reach the 80's. Through the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 60's. For the period of the winter highs are frequently in the 40's while Cumberland River nighttime low temperatures during the winter are in the 20's. The high level of rainfall makes Cumberland River a rather wet place; during May this area sees the most rain; October on the other hand is the driest. Cumberland River, Cumberland Falls to Laurel River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 11 miles Average Gradient: 11 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.83645 Longitude: -84.34092 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.94572 Longitude: -84.29616 Paddler input for Cumberland River, Kentucky: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cumberland River, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Kentucky Local climate location: SOMERSET 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Corbin Inn, Corbin 13 miles away Stay at this Corbin, Kentucky hotel and enjoy convenient access to Cumberland Falls State Park, Laurel Lake and Daniel Boone National Forest. Guests staying at the Best Western Corbin Inn will experi... Days Inn Corbin, Corbin 13 miles away Our 4 Sunburst Days Inn 'Corbin, Kentucky' offers a clean, comfortable atmosphere at affordable rates for both our business travelers and our vacationers. Corbins new movie theatre Cineplex 9 is loca... Super 8 Williamsburg, Williamsburg 14 miles away Williamsburg, Ky lies at about the center of I-75, making it a great stopping point on any road trip from Michigan to Florida. Located off I-75, Exit 11, halfway between Lexington, KY and Knoxville, T...   Cumberland Plateau Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. Cumberland Plateau Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. All Kentucky Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Kentucky. Books about whitewater paddling on Cumberland River, Kentucky List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Cumberland River, Kentucky. Find a whitewater outfitter in Kentucky Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Corbin, Kentucky Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Corbin, Kentucky, the metro area neareast to Cumberland River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Cumberland River.   Whitewater Near Cumberland River: Bark Camp Creek, Whitley County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV - 0 miles long (Old Fluffy) Laurel River, Laurel County , 4 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 2 miles long (Below Laurel River Lake) Cumberland River, Whitley/McCreary County , 6 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Redbird Kentucky204 Bridge to Cumberland Falls) Rockcastle River, Laurel/ Pulaski County , 11 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 16 miles long (Kentucky 80 to Bee Rock Boat Ramp) Buck Creek, Pulaski County , 16 miles away, Class II - 34 miles long (Kentucky 461 to Cumberland River) Roaring Paunch River, McCreary County , 18 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 3 miles long (Barthell to Big South Fork) Rock Creek, McCreary County , 20 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 6 miles long (White Oak Junction to Big South Fork of Cumberland River) Cumberland River - Big South Fork, McCreary/Whitley County , 23 miles away, Class II - 12 miles long (Station Camp to Lake Cumberland) Cumberland River - Big South Fork, Scott / Pulaski County , 23 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 19 miles long (Leatherwood Ford to Blue Heron Kentucky) Cumberland River - Little South Fork, Wayne McCreary County , 25 miles away, Class I-II - 45 miles long (Parmleysville to confluence with Big South Fork)   Ski Areas Near Cumberland River: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 84 miles away, 600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cumberland River: Best Western Corbin Inn, Corbin , 13 miles away Days Inn Corbin, Corbin , 13 miles away Super 8 Williamsburg, Williamsburg , 14 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CORBIN, Corbin , 14 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson Corbin, Corbin , 14 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cumberland River: Star Creek Shelter Campground, Whitley County, 0 miles away Bark Camp Shelter Campground, Whitley County, 1 miles away Eagle Falls Resort, Parkers Lake, 3 miles away   Trails Near Cumberland River: Bark Camp Trail, Whitley County , 2 miles away Cumberland Falls Trail Number Two, Whitley County , 2 miles away Cliffside Trail, McCreary County , 3 miles away Sheltowee Trace Trail, Whitley County , 3 miles away Lakeside South Trail, Laurel County , 3 miles away   National Parks Near Cumberland River: Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN , 25 miles away Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 51 miles away