Tennessee whitewater - Citico Creek, Great Smoky Mountains, Cherokee County Cherokee county, Indian Boundary to Below Pigs in Space section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     4 miles   The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Knoxville. The natural beauty of Tennessee and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The Great Smoky Mountains scenery is wonderful. Getting a good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. 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. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Tennessee     are harder than the national norm, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's perfect for a one day trip. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Indian Boundary to Below Pigs in Space stretch is one of them. The Indian Boundary to Below Pigs in Space stretch of Citico Creek in Cherokee County is 4 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class III-IV section. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. Briefly about the general area: Summertime brings highs in the 80's to Citico Creek. When the night sets in temperatures plunge down into the 60's. High temperatures during the wintertime are normally in the 40's; nighttime lows   in the 20's for Citico Creek. So many amusing things to do in the Great Smoky Mountains, not enough time. Citico Creek is a relatively wet place usually with a lot of precipitation; March is the month that gets the most rain; October is when it's the driest. Going for a hike along the Indian Boundary Lake Trail will let you absorb the natural beauty of this region; if you're here you can take a hike along the Rocky Flats Trail. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 4 miles Average Gradient: 100 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.4043 Longitude: -84.0788 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.4457 Longitude: -84.1094 Paddler input for Citico Creek, Tennessee: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Citico Creek, Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee Local climate location: LENOIR CITY 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Inn - Murphy, Murphy 19 miles away The Best Western of Murphy is a beautiful 54-room year-round facility, located on U.S. Highway 74 across from Wal-Mart«. Rooms feature fingertip-controlled air-conditioning, refrigerator, microwave, ... American Classic Stes-Maryvill, Maryville 20 miles away This all-suite inn offers a premium Maryville City location close to Alcoa, the Knoxville Airport, Maryville College, Townsend, and the Great Smoky Mountains. All updated suites each feature a spaciou... Days Inn Murphy, Murphy 20 miles away Days Inn Murphy has 56 clean and comfortable rooms with free high speed internet access. If you are looking to relax try one of our rooms with a king size bed and whirlpool tub. Property is conve...   Great Smoky Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Great Smoky Mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Great Smoky Mountains. All Tennessee Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Tennessee. Books about whitewater paddling on Citico Creek, Tennessee List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Citico Creek, Tennessee. Find a whitewater outfitter in Tennessee Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Knoxville, Tennessee Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Knoxville, Tennessee, the metro area neareast to Citico Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Citico Creek.   Whitewater Near Citico Creek: Doublecamp Creek, Monroe County , 2 miles away, Class IV - 3.17 miles long (to Citico Creek) Citico Creek, Monroe County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 17 miles long (Doublecamp to Little Tennessee River) North River, Monroe County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 2 miles long (North River Campground to Tellico River) Turkey Creek, Monroe County , 7 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Waucheesi to Tellico River) Tellico River, Monroe County , 7 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Trout Hatchery to Bridge above Bald River) Tellico River, Monroe County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 2 miles long (Bridge above Bald River to bridge below Jared's Knee) Santeetlah River, Graham County , 8 miles away, Class V - 3.4 miles long (FR 81c Bridge to Forest Service Gate) Laurel Creek, Monroe County , 8 miles away, Class V - 0.2 miles long (to Tellico right below Turkey Creek Confluence) Bald River, Monroe County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 6 miles long (ForkSouth 126 bridge to Bald River Falls) Slickrock Creek, Graham/ County , 8 miles away, Class III-V - 6.5 miles long (Big Fat Gap to Lake Cheoh)   Ski Areas Near Citico Creek: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 40 miles away, 600 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 57 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 59 miles away, 225 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 70 miles away, 740 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 113 miles away, 700 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 159 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 160 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 162 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 173 miles away, 365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Citico Creek: Best Western Inn - Murphy, Murphy , 19 miles away American Classic Stes-Maryvill, Maryville , 20 miles away Days Inn Murphy, Murphy , 20 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy, Nc, Murphy , 20 miles away Jameson Inn Alcoa, Alcoa , 21 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Citico Creek: Doublecamp Campground, Monroe County, 1 miles away Jake Best Campground, Monroe County, 2 miles away Little Tellico Campground, Vonore, 12 miles away   Trails Near Citico Creek: Indian Boundary Lake Trail, Monroe County , 2 miles away Rocky Flats Trail, Monroe County , 2 miles away Moccasin Path Trail, Monroe County , 2 miles away Flats Mountain Trail, Monroe County , 3 miles away Pine Ridge Trail, Monroe County , 3 miles away   National Parks Near Citico Creek: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 43 miles away Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 51 miles away   Lakes Near Citico Creek