Tennessee whitewater - Bald River, Great Smoky Mountains, Monroe County Monroe county, ForkSouth 126 bridge to Bald River Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV(V)     6 miles   The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master in this state than those in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The ForkSouth 126 bridge to Bald River Falls section of Bald River in Tennessee is 6 miles long and is a class II-IV(V) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Whitewater paddling here in the Great Smoky Mountains is a great experience. Whether you're whitewater     rafting or kayaking there are lots of good spots for that around here. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This stretch has has enough mileage, it's perfect for a one day trip. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. The scenic beauty of Monroe County and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. This is the only paddling section along Bald River. Briefly about the general area: Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Bald River. Throughout the moonlight hours it's frequently in the 60's. During the wintertime the highs are frequently in the 40's with temperatures at Bald River dipping down into   the 20's through winter nights. Bald River is a rather wet place usually with a great deal of precipitation; through March this area sees the most rain while October is the month with the least amount of precipitation. Skull Gap is a pleasant place to go to close by; don't leave Bald River without first paying a visit to Bald River Falls. This river has it all. Now, you may imagine that's heaps but there's even more entertaining stuff to do here in the Great Smoky Mountains. Don't leave Bald River without first going for a hike along the Henderson Mountain Trail, and there's nice hiking along the Bald River Trail. Bald River, ForkSouth 126 bridge to Bald River Falls road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV(V) Length: 6 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.27194 Longitude: -84.13917 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.32527 Longitude: -84.17584 Paddler input for Bald River, Tennessee: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Bald River, Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee Local climate location: LENOIR CITY 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy, Nc, Murphy 15 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy offers fresh air and amazing scenery of the Blue Ridge Mountains while also bringing you to the heart of the whitewater rafting, hiking and biking capital of ... Best Western Inn - Murphy, Murphy 15 miles away Stay at this Murphy, North Carolina hotel and enjoy comfortable accommodations near an abundance of outdoor recreation. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Bald River.   Whitewater Near Bald River: Tellico River, Monroe County , 2 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Trout Hatchery to Bridge above Bald River) Tellico River, Monroe County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 2 miles long (Bridge above Bald River to bridge below Jared's Knee) Turkey Creek, Monroe County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Waucheesi to Tellico River) North River, Monroe County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 2 miles long (North River Campground to Tellico River) Laurel Creek, Monroe County , 4 miles away, Class V - 0.2 miles long (to Tellico right below Turkey Creek Confluence) Tellico River, Monroe County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 5.4 miles long (Bridge below Jared's Knee to Ranger Station) Wildcat Creek, Monroe County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 4 miles long (Source to Tellico River) Tellico River, Monroe County , 8 miles away, Class I-III - 4.2 miles long (Ranger Station to Tellico Plains) Citico Creek, Cherokee County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Indian Boundary to Below Pigs in Space) Doublecamp Creek, Monroe County , 10 miles away, Class IV - 3.17 miles long (to Citico Creek)   Ski Areas Near Bald River: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 47 miles away, 600 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 58 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 61 miles away, 225 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 75 miles away, 740 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 120 miles away, 700 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 165 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 166 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 168 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 179 miles away, 365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Bald River: Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy, Nc, Murphy , 15 miles away Best Western Inn - Murphy, Murphy , 15 miles away Days Inn Murphy, Murphy , 15 miles away Blue Ridge - Days Inn, Blue Ridge , 26 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Loudon, TN, Loudon , 26 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Bald River: Doublecamp Campground, Monroe County, 8 miles away Jake Best Campground, Monroe County, 9 miles away Coker Creek Village, Cokercreek, 9 miles away   Trails Near Bald River: Henderson Mountain Trail, Monroe County , 1 miles away Bald River Trail, Monroe County , 1 miles away Panther Branch Trail, Monroe County , 1 miles away Cow Camp Trail, Monroe County , 2 miles away Kirkland Creek Trail, Monroe County , 2 miles away   National Parks Near Bald River: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 50 miles away Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 53 miles away