Tennessee whitewater - Caney Fork, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, White / Warren County

White / Warren county, Rock Island State Park - Bridge above Blue Hole picnic area to picnic area section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV(V)     1 miles
  The put-in location is a reasonable drive from McMinnville, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This section of Caney Fork in White / Warren County is 1 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II-IV(V) section. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There aren’t any hotels right nearby
    but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The Rock Island State Park - Bridge above Blue Hole picnic area to picnic area section is one of
a few paddling sections in this river system. This stretch is very short so better bring some good walking shoes. The beautiful Cumberland Plateau Mountains scenery is an added bonus. The nature scenery of Tennessee and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people.

Briefly about the general area:
All through the summer months at Caney Fork temperatures are mostly in the 80's. Summer night lows drop down to the 60's.
 
All through the winter this place gets highs in the 40's, and night lows in the 20's for Caney Fork. All the outdoors exciting stuff in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains will keep you coming back many times. Flat Shoals is a magnificent location to have a look at near Caney Fork.
Great Falls is a pretty location to have a look at while you're at Caney Fork, and Blue Hole is very near and is a great place to check out. The high level of precipitation makes Caney Fork a rather wet spot; most of the rain falls all through March while October is the month with the least amount of precipitation.

Caney Fork, Rock Island State Park - Bridge above Blue Hole picnic area to picnic area road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV(V)
Length: 1 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.80199
Longitude: -85.62211

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.80709
Longitude: -85.63301

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Current weather conditions at Caney Fork, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Tennessee
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Local climate location: MC MINNVILLE 24 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Mcminnville Inn, Mcminnville
10 miles away
McMinnville Inn offers superior guest rooms with many amenities available such as 25inch color cable tv with HBO, smoking and non-smoking rooms, king size beds, double queen rooms, suites, and jacuzzi...

Scottish Inns McMinnville, Mcminnville
11 miles away
Surrounded by senic wonders, Cumberland Caverns and Cardwell Mtn. Inn offers guest rooms with Kings, Queens and waterbeds avail. In room Hi-speed Internet, coffee makers, hairdryers, cable TV. Feature...

Best Western Tree City Inn, Mcminnville
11 miles away
Stay at this award winning hotel in McMinnville, Tennessee and experience Best Western's Best of the Best! Escape to the Best Western Tree City Inn located in McMinnville Tennessee, the nursery capit...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Caney Fork.
 Whitewater Near Caney Fork:
Rocky River, Warren Van Buren County , 4 miles away, Class -blank- - 7 miles long (to Caney Fork)
Pine Creek, Dekalb County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 1.5 miles long (to Center Hill Reservior)
Caney Fork, White/Van Buren/Warren County , 13 miles away, Class I-III - 27.1 miles long (Bee Creek to Collins River)
Cain Creek, Van Buren County , 19 miles away, Class II-V+ - 8 miles long (Fall Creek Falls State Park to Highway 30)
Savage Creek, Grundy County , 21 miles away, Class -blank- - 5.7 miles long (Savage Gulf)
Big Brush Creek, Sequatchie County , 25 miles away, Class III-V+ - 8.5 miles long (Bridge on FS road off Highway 8/111 to Highway 127)
Bee Creek, White/ Cumberland/ Van Buren County , 25 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Bee Creek to Caney Fork)
Little Brush Creek, Sequatchie County , 26 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.5 miles long (To Route 111 right past Dunlap)
Clifty Creek, Smith County , 27 miles away, Class V - 0.98 miles long (Eastland Road to Caney Fork)
Caney Fork, White/ Cumberland County , 27 miles away, Class III-V - 9.1 miles long (Clifty Bridge to Bee Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Caney Fork:
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 143 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 164 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 166 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 166 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 176 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Perfect North, Indiana , 194 miles away, 400 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Caney Fork:
Mcminnville Inn, Mcminnville , 10 miles away
Scottish Inns McMinnville, Mcminnville , 11 miles away
Best Western Tree City Inn, Mcminnville , 11 miles away
Baymont Inn & Suites Cookeville, Cookeville , 20 miles away
Country Hearth Inn Cookeville, Cookeville , 20 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Caney Fork:
Horseshoe Bend Marina, Walling, 4 miles away
Winding Creek Mountain Resort, Spencer, 12 miles away
Spencer Cove RV Park, Spencer, 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Caney Fork:
Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 49 miles away
 Lakes Near Caney Fork

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