Tennessee whitewater - Cumberland River - Clear Fork, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Campbell County

Campbell county, Highway 90 bridge to Sandy Beach Cove section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     3 miles
 
As of August 2009 you're on your own to find the best take out.  The former takeout area is now posted.  There are other options, but I haven't checked them all out. See Americanwhitewater for more information about paddling this section. Says Michael

The put-in location is a reasonable drive from La Follette. The natural beauty of Campbell County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. This is a somewhat short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Some people prefer whitewater rafting
    and some kayaking, either way there are not so many other good spots for that around here. This stretch of Cumberland River - Clear Fork is 3 miles long and has been rated as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. No shortage of good hotels, but you'd better reserve in
advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Tennessee tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The beauty of the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is a great plus for this river. The campgrounds here at Cumberland River - Clear Fork are pretty good. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother  
nature have a lot of people coming here.

Briefly about the general area:
A visit to Pink Root Hollow is always fun. The warmest time of the year at Cumberland River - Clear Fork comes with high temperatures in the 80's with overnight lows in the 60's. All through the winter highs are frequently in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Cumberland River - Clear Fork are in the 20's. All the water falling down from the sky makes Cumberland River - Clear Fork a wet site; March is the wettest month with most rain, and October on the other hand is the driest.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-III
Length: 3 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.5503
Longitude: -84.04461

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.57569
Longitude: -84.0691

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Current weather conditions at Cumberland River - Clear Fork, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Tennessee
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Local climate location: WILLIAMSBURG 7 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Americas Best Value Inn-Jellico, Jellico
4 miles away
The Americas Best Value Inn-Jellico is a two story property with 46 clean, comfortable guestrooms offering the charm and personal touches of home. Located at the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains,...

Days Inn Jellico - Tennessee State Line, Jellico
6 miles away
Even though Days Inn Jellico is conveniently located right off Interstate Highway 75 with easy on and off access, the rooms are scenically positioned on a mountainside at the foothills of Jellico Moun...

Super 8 Williamsburg, Williamsburg
12 miles away
Williamsburg, Ky lies at about the center of I-75, making it a great stopping point on any road trip from Michigan to Florida. Located off I-75, Exit 11, halfway between Lexington, KY and Knoxville, T...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cumberland River - Clear Fork.
 Whitewater Near Cumberland River - Clear Fork:
Cumberland River, Whitley/McCreary County , 20 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Redbird Kentucky204 Bridge to Cumberland Falls)
Cumberland River, Whitley/ McCreary County , 26 miles away, Class II-III - 11 miles long (Cumberland Falls to Laurel River)
Bark Camp Creek, Whitley County , 26 miles away, Class III-IV - 0 miles long (Old Fluffy)
Laurel River, Laurel County , 27 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 2 miles long (Below Laurel River Lake)
 Ski Areas Near Cumberland River - Clear Fork:
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 59 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 87 miles away, 740 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Cumberland River - Clear Fork:
Americas Best Value Inn-Jellico, Jellico , 4 miles away
Days Inn Jellico - Tennessee State Line, Jellico , 6 miles away
Super 8 Williamsburg, Williamsburg , 12 miles away
Comfort Inn Pioneer, Pioneer , 17 miles away
Budget Host Inn Caryville, Caryville , 17 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Cumberland River - Clear Fork:
Williamsburg Motel, Williamsburg, 4 miles away
Powell Valley Resort, La Follette, 11 miles away
Shanghai Resort, La Follette, 12 miles away
 Trails Near Cumberland River - Clear Fork:
Deer Trail, Anderson County , 19 miles away
River Bluff Trail, Anderson County , 19 miles away
 National Parks Near Cumberland River - Clear Fork:
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN , 32 miles away
Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 48 miles away

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