Tennessee whitewater - Conasauga Creek, Great Smoky Mountains, Monroe County Monroe county, FR 341 to Holly Springs Road Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV(V+)     3 miles   This section of Conasauga Creek is 3 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV(V+) section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The wild scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains is great. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better     reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. The campgrounds here at Conasauga Creek are pretty good. The natural beauty of Monroe County and the water flowing gracefully down Conasauga Creek beats anything. This is the only paddling section along Conasauga Creek. This is a bit of a short stretch so no need to bring snacks. Briefly about the general area: While you're here at Conasauga Creek you can take a hike along the Conasauga Falls Trail. Conasauga Creek sees pretty high levels of rainfall; the wettest month of the year is generally March, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is October. At Conasauga Creek during the warmest time of the year highs are in the 80's. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's, and overnight lows at Conasauga Creek throughout the winter usually drop into the 20's.   QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV(V+) Length: 3 miles Average Gradient: 130 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.2961 Longitude: -84.3249 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.31179 Longitude: -84.36061 Paddler input for Conasauga Creek, Tennessee: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Conasauga Creek, Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee Local climate location: ATHENS 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Etowah Red Roof Inn, Etowah 12 miles away The Etowah Red Roof is newly renovated and conveniently located right off of the highway. This location offers a free continental breakfast and fitness facility. This location also offers free wireles... Econo Lodge Sweetwater, Sweetwater 18 miles away Hotel is located 40 miles south of Knoxville and 60 miles north of Chattanooga. Close to the World Famous lost sea and short drive to Cherohala Skyway and Dills Gap Motor Cycle resort. Biker friendly,... Comfort Inn West, Sweetwater 20 miles away Free High Speed Internet access. Very close to Watts Bar.40 mi. south of Knoxville. 60 mi. north of Chattanooga. Restaurants within walking distance. King beds and rooms with whirlpools available. Pe...   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. Books about whitewater paddling on Conasauga Creek, Tennessee List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Conasauga Creek, Tennessee. Find a whitewater outfitter in Tennessee Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Athens, Tennessee Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Athens, Tennessee, the metro area neareast to Conasauga Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Conasauga Creek.   Ski Areas Near Conasauga Creek: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 59 miles away, 600 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 71 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 73 miles away, 225 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 88 miles away, 740 vertical feet   Hotels Near Conasauga Creek: Etowah Red Roof Inn, Etowah , 12 miles away Econo Lodge Sweetwater, Sweetwater , 18 miles away Comfort Inn West, Sweetwater , 20 miles away Days Inn Sweetwater, Sweetwater , 20 miles away Hilltop Hotel, Sweetwater , 20 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Conasauga Creek: Coker Creek Village, Cokercreek, 5 miles away Tellico Plains Koa, Tellico Plains, 5 miles away Gee Creek Campground, Polk County, 15 miles away   Trails Near Conasauga Creek: Conasauga Falls Trail, Monroe County , 1 miles away Conasauga Falls Trail, Monroe County , 1 miles away Ivy Trail, Monroe County , 4 miles away Doc Rogers Trail, Monroe County , 5 miles away Unicoi Trail, Polk County , 6 miles away   Lakes Near Conasauga Creek