Tennessee whitewater - Crab Orchard Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Morgan County

Morgan county, Flat Rock Ford to Oakdale section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     13.5 miles
  The put-in is not too far from Harriman, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Tennessee are harder than the national norm, so if you're not from around here don't forget that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The wonderful Tennessee scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. The Flat Rock Ford to Oakdale stretch is the only paddling stretch along Crab Orchard Creek. Whitewater paddling here in
    the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is a great experience. The Flat Rock Ford to Oakdale stretch of Crab Orchard Creek is 13.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class II-IV section. This stretch has enough mileage for an overnight trip, so pack your
camping stuff. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. There are plenty of hotels here if you want to spend a night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick.

Briefly about the general area:
The warmest time of the year at Crab Orchard Creek arrives with high temperatures in the 80's with overnight lows in the
 
60's. Highs through the wintertime are mostly in the 40's with temperatures at Crab Orchard Creek dipping down into the 20's during winter nights.
Crab Orchard Creek gets a good deal of water; of all the months in a year March is the one with the most rain, and October is the month with the least moisture.

Crab Orchard Creek, Flat Rock Ford to Oakdale road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 13.5 miles
Average Gradient: 40 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.93416
Longitude: -84.72084

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.98389
Longitude: -84.56167

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Current weather conditions at Crab Orchard Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Tennessee
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Local climate location: ALLARDT 17 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARRIMAN, Harriman
4 miles away
Relax, Work and Play at our Hotel in HarrimanWhether you are in Harriman to enjoy the wealth of outdoor activities or you are in town for business, we provide the comfort and quality you need in a hom...

Quality Inn Harriman, Harriman
4 miles away
Quality Inn is newly renovated and is centrally located to Crossville. Knoxville, Spring City and Oak Ridge. The hotel features a free daily deluxe continental breakfast featuring fresh hot waffles & ...

Rodeway Inn & Suites Harriman, Harriman
4 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. ...



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Outdoors Recreation Near Harriman, Tennessee
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Harriman, Tennessee, the metro area neareast to Crab Orchard Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Crab Orchard Creek.
 Whitewater Near Crab Orchard Creek:
Obed River, Cumberland/ Morgan County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 7 miles long (Nemo to Oakdale)
Island Creek, Morgan County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Catoosa Bridge to Emory River)
Island Creek, Morgan County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Catoosa Road to Catoosa Bridge)
Emory River, Morgan County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 21.2 miles long (Gobey Bridge to Oakdale)
Crooked Fork Creek, Morgan County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Potter's Falls to Camp Austin)
Emory River, Morgan County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Emory River Canyon - Highway 62 to Nemo)
Clear Creek, Morgan County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Lilly to Nemo)
Obed River, Cumberland/ Morgan County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 10 miles long (Obed Junction to Nemo)
Crooked Fork Creek, Morgan County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 2 miles long (US 27 to Potter's Falls)
Little Clear Creek, -blank- County , 10 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Highway 62 to Lily)
 Ski Areas Near Crab Orchard Creek:
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 76 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Crab Orchard Creek:
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARRIMAN, Harriman , 4 miles away
Quality Inn Harriman, Harriman , 4 miles away
Rodeway Inn & Suites Harriman, Harriman , 4 miles away
Best Western Harriman Inn, Harriman , 5 miles away
Kingston Knights Inn, Kingston , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Crab Orchard Creek:
Caney Creek Campground, Roane County, 5 miles away
Caney Creek Recreational Vehicle Resort, Harriman, 6 miles away
Kingston Koa Kampground and Marina, Kingston, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Crab Orchard Creek:
Fooshee Pass Trail, Meigs County , 18 miles away
 National Parks Near Crab Orchard Creek:
Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 5 miles away
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN , 32 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Crab Orchard Creek:
Rockwood Golf & Country Club, Rockwood , 5 miles away
Emory Golf & Country Club, Harriman , 6 miles away

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