Tennessee whitewater - Crooked Fork Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Morgan County
Morgan
county,
Potter's Falls to Camp Austin section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS III-IV 6.2 miles
Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Tennessee is often tougher than elsewhere, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. This stretch of Crooked Fork Creek in Tennessee is 6.2 miles long and has been rated as a class III-IV section by American Whitewater. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Harriman, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The river winds through the Cumberland Plateau Mountains and you get great scenery. The campgrounds here at Crooked
Fork Creek are pretty good. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. You might be into whitewater
rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. On this section you do get some distance, good for a one day paddling trip. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. The scenic beauty of Tennessee and the water flowing gracefully down Crooked Fork Creek beats anything.
Briefly about the general area: Visiting Obed Wild & Scenic River is just something you need to do if you haven't yet. A lot of rain falls at Crooked Fork Creek; the wettest month of
the year is commonly March, that's the one that rains the most, and October is the month with the least moisture. During the long summer days highs here at Crooked Fork Creek get into the 80's with overnight lows in the 60's. Through the winter this place gets highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Crooked Fork Creek are in the 20's.
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