Tennessee whitewater - Citico Creek, Great Smoky Mountains, Monroe County Monroe county, Doublecamp to Little Tennessee River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     17 miles   If you're coming from Knoxville it's not a long drive at all to the starting location. The Doublecamp to Little Tennessee River stretch of Citico Creek is 17 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-III section. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have a lot of people coming here. The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Tennessee are often more challenging than in     other states, so keep in mind that a lot of the rivers here are not suitable for beginners. There are some good sections to paddle in this river system, the Doublecamp to Little Tennessee River section is one of them. The scenic beauty of Monroe County and the playfulness of the water attract people from near and far. 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. Whitewater paddling here in the Great Smoky Mountains is a great experience. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so pack your camp stove. Briefly about the general area: Take a hike on the Rocky Flats Trail; you can have a glorious hiking adventure along the   Mill Branch Trail. Lots of precipitation falls at Citico Creek; March is when you get the most rain here while October is typically the driest month. Be careful coming to the Great Smoky Mountains, you might not ever want to go back home again. At Citico Creek during the summer highs are in the 80's while overnight lows are frequently in the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Citico Creek. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-III Length: 17 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.365 Longitude: -84.03834 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.54333 Longitude: -84.09223 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: KNOXVILLE WSO AP 4 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Luxbury Inn and Suites, Maryville 17 miles away Luxbury Inn and Suites is conveniently located in the heart of Maryville in Blount County within an easy ten minute drive of the Knoxville Airport, McGhee Tyson Airport, just twenty-five minutes from ... Jameson Inn Alcoa, Alcoa 19 miles away At Jameson Inn Alcoa, guests experience the conveniences of a contemporary hotel with the charm of a country inn. Along with our award-winning service, guests also can enjoy a complimentary breakfast ... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Alcoa (Knoxville Airport), Tn, Alcoa 19 miles away The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites is located in Alcoa at the Knoxville Airport off Alcoa Highway. We have 80 beautifully renovated guest rooms which include...   Great Smoky Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Great Smoky Mountains. 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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 , 1 miles away, Class IV - 3.17 miles long (to Citico Creek) Citico Creek, Cherokee County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Indian Boundary to Below Pigs in Space) Slickrock Creek, Graham/ County , 7 miles away, Class III-V - 6.5 miles long (Big Fat Gap to Lake Cheoh) North River, Monroe County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 2 miles long (North River Campground to Tellico River) Santeetlah River, Graham County , 8 miles away, Class V - 3.4 miles long (FR 81c Bridge to Forest Service Gate) Turkey Creek, Monroe County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Waucheesi to Tellico River) Tellico River, Monroe County , 10 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Trout Hatchery to Bridge above Bald River) Santeetlah River, Graham County , 10 miles away, Class III+ - 5 miles long (Gate to FS Road 81 Bridge) Tellico River, Monroe County , 11 miles away, Class III-IV - 2 miles long (Bridge above Bald River to bridge below Jared's Knee) Bald River, Monroe County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 6 miles long (ForkSouth 126 bridge to Bald River Falls)   Ski Areas Near Citico Creek: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 38 miles away, 600 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 56 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 58 miles away, 225 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 68 miles away, 740 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 111 miles away, 700 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 157 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 157 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 159 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 171 miles away, 365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Citico Creek: Luxbury Inn and Suites, Maryville , 17 miles away Jameson Inn Alcoa, Alcoa , 19 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Alcoa (Knoxville Airport), Tn, Alcoa , 19 miles away Mainstay Suites Knoxville Airport, Alcoa , 20 miles away Best Western Inn - Murphy, Murphy , 20 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Citico Creek: Doublecamp Campground, Monroe County, 3 miles away Jake Best Campground, Monroe County, 3 miles away Horse Cove Campground, Graham County, 11 miles away   Trails Near Citico Creek: Rocky Flats Trail, Monroe County , 2 miles away Mill Branch Trail, Monroe County , 2 miles away Crowder Branch Trail, Monroe County , 2 miles away Pine Ridge Trail, Monroe County , 3 miles away Fodderstack Trail, Monroe County , 3 miles away   National Parks Near Citico Creek: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 41 miles away Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 51 miles away