Tennessee whitewater - Clear Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Morgan County

Morgan county, Lilly to Nemo section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     7.5 miles
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Tennessee are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The beautiful scenery of Tennessee and the playfulness of the water make the trip here worthwhile. The Lilly to Nemo section of Clear Creek in Tennessee is 7.5 miles long and is a class II-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. 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. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling places. There's camping available near Clear Creek. This river system
is full of great paddling sections, the Lilly to Nemo section is just one of them. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while will have you coming back for more. The wild scenery of the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is great. The starting location is a short drive from Harriman.

Briefly about the general area:
All the water falling down from the sky makes Clear Creek a wet place; March is the wettest month with most rain; October is when it's the driest.
 
A trip to Canoe Hole Rapids will fill your soul with great feelings, and Obed Wild & Scenic River is a splendid spot nearby.
You'll really wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the exciting stuff in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. The beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Widow Maker Rapids. Through the summer at Clear Creek highs are commonly in the 80's, and during summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. For the duration of the wintertime highs are frequently in the 40's, and winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Clear Creek.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 7.5 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.10416
Longitude: -84.71584

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.06777
Longitude: -84.66084

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Current weather conditions at Clear Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Tennessee
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Local climate location: ALLARDT 14 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARRIMAN, Harriman
12 miles away
The newest addition to Roane County is the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, conveniently Located to I-40 at Exit 347, Centrally located between Knoxville, Nashville and Chattanooga, Tennessee. 100%...

Rodeway Inn & Suites Harriman, Harriman
12 miles away
This newly renovated 2008 Econo Lodge hotel is centrally located near several lakes. They are near many points of interest like the Frozen Head State Park, Watts Bar Lake and University of Tennessee. ...

Best Western Sundancer Motor Lodge, Harriman
12 miles away
This charming Harriman, Tennessee hotel offers a complimentary continental breakfast each morning. Discover the friendly, helpful staff at the Best Western Harriman Inn, winner of the Excellent House...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Clear Creek.
 Whitewater Near Clear Creek:
Obed River, Cumberland/ Morgan County , 2 miles away, Class II-IV - 10 miles long (Obed Junction to Nemo)
Little Clear Creek, -blank- County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Highway 62 to Lily)
Island Creek, Morgan County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Catoosa Bridge to Emory River)
Island Creek, Morgan County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Catoosa Road to Catoosa Bridge)
Emory River, Morgan County , 3 miles away, Class II-IV - 21.2 miles long (Gobey Bridge to Oakdale)
Clear Creek, Morgan County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 2.5 miles long (Jett to Lilly)
Emory River, Morgan County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Emory River Canyon - Highway 62 to Nemo)
Clear Creek, Morgan County , 6 miles away, Class I-III - 4.5 miles long (Barnett Bridge to Jett Bridge)
Obed River, Cumberland/ Morgan County , 6 miles away, Class I-III - 7 miles long (Nemo to Oakdale)
Obed River, Cumberland/ Morgan County , 8 miles away, Class I-III - 12 miles long (Potter's Ford to Obed Junction)
 Ski Areas Near Clear Creek:
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 81 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 111 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 113 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 114 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 151 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Perfect North, Indiana , 172 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 187 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 194 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 196 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 196 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Clear Creek:
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARRIMAN, Harriman , 12 miles away
Rodeway Inn & Suites Harriman, Harriman , 12 miles away
Best Western Sundancer Motor Lodge, Harriman , 12 miles away
Fairfield Glade Resort, Fairfield Glade , 14 miles away
Comfort Inn Kingston, Kingston , 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Clear Creek:
Clear Creek Campsite, Clarkrange, 7 miles away
Caney Creek Campground, Roane County, 13 miles away
Caney Creek Recreational Vehicle Resort, Harriman, 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Clear Creek:
Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 5 miles away
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN , 26 miles away

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