Tennessee whitewater - Crooked Fork Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Morgan County Morgan county, US 27 to Potter's Falls section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V     2 miles   The US 27 to Potter's Falls stretch of Crooked Fork Creek in Tennessee is 2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V section of whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Tennessee are often tougher than in other states, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. This is a bit of a short stretch so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive     a short distance then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The nature scenery of Morgan County and the water flowing gracefully down Crooked Fork Creek attract people from near and far. Whitewater paddling here in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is a great experience. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good places. The US 27 to Potter's Falls section is one of a few paddling sections in this river system. The starting location is a short drive from Harriman, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. Briefly about the general area: Don't miss out on a tour to Obed   Wild & Scenic River since you're here at Crooked Fork Creek. For the period of the summertime months here at Crooked Fork Creek, high temperatures usually get into the 80's, and all through the night it cools down to the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's while the cold winter nights at Crooked Fork Creek are in the 20's. Crooked Fork Creek sees pretty high levels of rainfall; March is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest month is October. Crooked Fork Creek, US 27 to Potter's Falls road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V Length: 2 miles Average Gradient: 60 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.0825 Longitude: -84.55556 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.07666 Longitude: -84.57445 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 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Sundancer Motor Lodge, Harriman 9 miles away This charming Harriman, Tennessee hotel offers a complimentary continental breakfast each morning. Discover the friendly, helpful staff at the Best Western Harriman Inn, winner of the Excellent House... Rodeway Inn & Suites Harriman, Harriman 10 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. ... Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARRIMAN, Harriman 10 miles away The newest addition to Roane County is the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites, conveniently Located to I-40 at Exit 347, Centrally located between Knoxville, Nashville and Chattanooga, Tennessee. 100%...   Cumberland Plateau Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. 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 III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Potter's Falls to Camp Austin) Emory River, Morgan County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 6.5 miles long (Coal loading facility at base of Ligias Ridge to Gobey Bridge) Obed River, Cumberland/ Morgan County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 7 miles long (Nemo 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 , 5 miles away, Class II-IV - 21.2 miles long (Gobey Bridge to Oakdale) Island Creek, Morgan County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Catoosa Bridge to Emory River) Clear Creek, Morgan County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Lilly to Nemo) Crab Orchard Creek, Morgan County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 13.5 miles long (Flat Rock Ford to Oakdale) Little Emory River, Morgan County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Ford Close to Right Fork to Kring Hollow Road) Island Creek, Morgan County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Catoosa Road to Catoosa Bridge)   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 , 142 miles away, 700 vertical feet Perfect North, Indiana , 173 miles away, 400 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 186 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 187 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 189 miles away, 619 vertical feet Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 192 miles away, 600 vertical feet   Hotels Near Crooked Fork Creek: Best Western Sundancer Motor Lodge, Harriman , 9 miles away Rodeway Inn & Suites Harriman, Harriman , 10 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARRIMAN, Harriman , 10 miles away Comfort Inn Kingston, Kingston , 12 miles away Oak Ridge Super 8 Motel, Oak Ridge , 21 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Crooked Fork Creek: Caney Creek Campground, Roane County, 12 miles away Caney Creek Recreational Vehicle Resort, Harriman, 12 miles away Kingston Koa Kampground and Marina, Kingston, 14 miles away   National Parks Near Crooked Fork Creek: Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 4 miles away Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN , 24 miles away