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   The put-in is not too far from Knoxville. This stretch of Citico Creek in Tennessee is 17 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. Whitewater paddling here in the Great Smoky Mountains is a great experience. This stretch is long enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camping stuff. The Doublecamp to Little Tennessee River section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system.     The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Tennessee are often more challenging than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. A bit of exercise and just being out on the river for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. The scenic beauty of Tennessee and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There's camping available near Citico Creek. Briefly about the general area: There's no way anyone can get bored here in the Great Smoky Mountains. The high level of rainfall makes Citico Creek a pretty wet site; the wettest month of the year is ordinarily March, that's   the one that rains the most, and October meanwhile is the driest month. If the weather is brilliant here at Citico Creek, you can go for a hike along the Rocky Flats Trail, and the Mill Branch Trail is a glorious hiking trail close by. Summertime highs at Citico Creek regularly tend to be in the 80's. Once the sun is down it plunges down to the 60's. For the period of the winter this place gets highs in the 40's, and overnight lows at Citico Creek all through the wintertime frequently fall into the 20's. 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. American Classic Stes-Maryvill, Maryville 17 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... 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 Legendary Service, guests also can enjoy acomplimentary breakfast with ... 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. 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. 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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: American Classic Stes-Maryvill, 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   Lakes Near Citico Creek