Tennessee whitewater - Clear Fork, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Scott County

Scott county, Brewster Bridge to Burnt Mill Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II+     10 miles
  The starting point is not too far from Harriman. The nature scenery of Tennessee and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. The Brewster Bridge to Burnt Mill Bridge section of Clear Fork is 10 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II+ section. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your
    camp stove. The Brewster Bridge to Burnt Mill Bridge stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of spots for that. The Cumberland Plateau Mountains scenery is wonderful. Not too many
hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The average Tennessee whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so better not forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners.

Briefly about the general area:
Horseshoe Bend is something you shouldn't miss if you're here at Clear Fork, and Meeting Bend is an interesting thing to see since you're here. Throughout the summer months highs here at Clear Fork get into the 80's.
 
When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 60's. For the duration of the winter this place gets highs in the 40's, and overnight lows in the 20's for Clear Fork.
If you have a thing about the outdoors you'll have a thing about it here in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. Clear Fork is a wet place that gets lots of rain; of all the months in a year March is the one with the most rain; the driest of the months is October.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II+
Length: 10 miles
Average Gradient: 14 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.35049
Longitude: -84.7315

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.3875
Longitude: -84.62941

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Current weather conditions at Clear Fork, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Tennessee
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Local climate location: ALLARDT 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Fairfield Glade Resort, Fairfield Glade
24 miles away
Fairfield Glade is a year round resort offering 5 golf courses on site, including the #1 rated public course in the state of Tennessee, Stonehenge. In addition to golf, the resort offers 11 lakes, 2 m...

Best Western South Fork Inn, Whitley City
25 miles away
The Best Western South Fork Inn is conveniently located just off Highway 27. Our three-story hotel features 55 interior rooms, including, suites, family suites, and JacuzziŽ rooms. All rooms include i...

Best Western Sundancer Motor Lodge, Harriman
26 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 Fork.
 Whitewater Near Clear Fork:
White Oak Creek, Morgan/ Scott/ Fentress County , 1 miles away, Class I-II - 6 miles long (Highway 52 to Clear Fork River)
White Oak Creek, Morgan/ Scott County , 2 miles away, Class II - 21.3 miles long (Burville Road to Burnt Mill Bridge)
Cumberland River - Big South Fork, Scott County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 10.2 miles long (Burnt Mill Bridge over Clear Fork to Bridge at Leatherwood Ford)
North White Oak Creek, Fentress Scott County , 5 miles away, Class II - 7.8 miles long (Zenith Mines to Leatherwood Ford)
New River, Scott County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 8.9 miles long (US 27 Bridge to Clear Fork River)
Pine Creek, Scott County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.62 miles long (Close to Toonley to Leatherwood Ford)
Clear Fork, Morgan/ Scott/ Fentress County , 8 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Gatewood Bridge to Brewster Bridge)
Clear Fork - North Prong, Morgan Fentress County , 12 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Banner Springs to Gatewood Bridge)
Little Clear Creek, -blank- County , 14 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Highway 62 to Lily)
White Creek, Morgan County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Twin Bridges to Barnett Bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Clear Fork:
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 86 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 119 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 120 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 121 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 152 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Perfect North, Indiana , 155 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 176 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 182 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 194 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 196 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Clear Fork:
Fairfield Glade Resort, Fairfield Glade , 24 miles away
Best Western South Fork Inn, Whitley City , 25 miles away
Best Western Sundancer Motor Lodge, Harriman , 26 miles away
Rodeway Inn & Suites Harriman, Harriman , 26 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARRIMAN, Harriman , 26 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Clear Fork:
Bandy Creek Campground, Scott County, 7 miles away
Big South Fork Lodge Campground and Motel, Jamestown, 8 miles away
Saddle Valley Campground, Jamestown, 9 miles away
 Trails Near Clear Fork:
Hidden Passage Trail, Pickett County , 13 miles away
Ridge Trail, Pickett County , 13 miles away
Island Trail, Pickett County , 13 miles away
Lake View Trail, Pickett County , 13 miles away
Lake Bluff Trail, Pickett County , 13 miles away
 National Parks Near Clear Fork:
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN , 14 miles away
Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 18 miles away

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