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. Crooked Fork Creek, Potter's Falls to Camp Austin road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 6.2 miles Average Gradient: 40 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.07777 Longitude: -84.57417 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.02999 Longitude: -84.58028 Paddler input for Crooked Fork Creek, Tennessee: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Crooked Fork Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Tennessee Local climate location: ALLARDT 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Cumberland Plateau Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. All Tennessee Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Tennessee. Books about whitewater paddling on Crooked Fork Creek, Tennessee List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Crooked Fork 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 Harriman, Tennessee Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Harriman, Tennessee, the metro area neareast to Crooked Fork Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Crooked Fork Creek.   Whitewater Near Crooked Fork Creek: Crooked Fork Creek, Morgan County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 2 miles long (US 27 to Potter's Falls) Obed River, Cumberland/ Morgan County , 3 miles away, Class I-III - 7 miles long (Nemo to Oakdale) Emory River, Morgan County , 5 miles away, Class II-IV - 21.2 miles long (Gobey Bridge to Oakdale) Emory River, Morgan County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Emory River Canyon - Highway 62 to Nemo) Emory River, Morgan County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.5 miles long (Coal loading facility at base of Ligias Ridge to Gobey Bridge) Island Creek, Morgan County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Catoosa Bridge to Emory River) Crab Orchard Creek, Morgan County , 7 miles away, Class II-IV - 13.5 miles long (Flat Rock Ford to Oakdale) Clear Creek, Morgan County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Lilly to Nemo) Island Creek, Morgan County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Catoosa Road to Catoosa Bridge) Little Emory River, Morgan County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Ford Close to Right Fork to Kring Hollow Road)   Ski Areas Near Crooked Fork Creek: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 73 miles away, 600 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 104 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 105 miles away, 225 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 106 miles away, 740 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 143 miles away, 700 vertical feet Perfect North, Indiana , 174 miles away, 400 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 187 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 188 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 190 miles away, 619 vertical feet Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 193 miles away, 300 vertical feet   Hotels Near Crooked Fork Creek: Best Western Sundancer Motor Lodge, Harriman , 8 miles away Quality Inn Harriman, Harriman , 8 miles away Super 8 Motel - Harriman, Harriman , 8 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARRIMAN, Harriman , 8 miles away Comfort Inn Kingston, Kingston , 11 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Crooked Fork Creek: Caney Creek Campground, Roane County, 10 miles away Kingston Koa Kampground and Marina, Kingston, 12 miles away Four Seasons Campground, Kingston, 14 miles away   National Parks Near Crooked Fork Creek: Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 3 miles away Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN , 25 miles away