Tennessee whitewater - Cumberland River - Big South Fork, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Scott County Scott county, Burnt Mill Bridge over Clear Fork to Bridge at Leatherwood Ford section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-IV     10.2 miles   Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Tennessee tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that rivers here are less forgiving. If you're coming from Harriman it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. Whitewater paddling here in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is a great experience. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river     for a while are sure to keep you coming back for more. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This stretch of Cumberland River - Big South Fork is 10.2 miles long and it is classified as a class II-IV section by American Whitewater. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so why not pack your sleeping bag too. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. There's camping available near Cumberland River - Big South Fork. The wonderful Scott County scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. Briefly about the general area: So many enjoyable things to do here in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains, too wonderful   to be true. It's always good to stop by Rions Eddy, and don't leave Cumberland River - Big South Fork without first paying a visit to O and W Rapids. At Cumberland River - Big South Fork throughout the summertime highs are in the 80's, and all through summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's; throughout the dark hours in the wintertime at Cumberland River - Big South Fork temperatures plunge to the 20's. This is such a wonderful river. The Narrows is a glorious place to stop at while in the vicinity, and since you're here you must check out Jakes Hole. Cumberland River - Big South Fork is a rather wet place regularly with a lot of rain; most of the rain falls all through March; the driest month of the year is October. Cumberland River - Big South Fork, Burnt Mill Bridge over Clear Fork to Bridge at Leatherwood Ford road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: II-IV Length: 10.2 miles Average Gradient: 20 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.38777 Longitude: -84.63528 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 36.47916 Longitude: -84.66723 Paddler input for Cumberland River - Big South Fork, Tennessee: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Cumberland River - Big South Fork, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Tennessee Local climate location: MONTICELLO 11 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western South Fork Inn, Whitley City 21 miles away The Best Western South Fork Inn is conveniently located just off Highway 27. Our three-story hotel features 55 interior rooms, including, suites, family suites, and JacuzziŽ rooms. All rooms include i... Holiday Inn Express Whitley City, Ky, Whitley City 24 miles away 59 Guest Rooms, Suites, family suite and jacuzz rooms available. Business services as follows: Conference room up to 40 people, copying, fax service, and UPS 2nd Day. All rooms have Iron/Ironing bo... Holiday Inn Express Monticello, Ky, Monticello 27 miles away Holiday Inn Express Monticello is Quality Excellence Award winning hotel 6 consecutive years. The hotel features a deluxe continental breakfast, indoor heated pool, fitness center, meeting room, jacuz...   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. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Cumberland River - Big South Fork.   Whitewater Near Cumberland River - Big South Fork: Pine Creek, Scott County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.62 miles long (Close to Toonley to Leatherwood Ford) North White Oak Creek, Fentress Scott County , 4 miles away, Class II - 7.8 miles long (Zenith Mines to Leatherwood Ford) Clear Fork, Scott County , 4 miles away, Class II+ - 10 miles long (Brewster Bridge to Burnt Mill Bridge) New River, Scott County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 8.9 miles long (US 27 Bridge to Clear Fork River) White Oak Creek, Morgan/ Scott/ Fentress County , 5 miles away, Class I-II - 6 miles long (Highway 52 to Clear Fork River) White Oak Creek, Morgan/ Scott County , 5 miles away, Class II - 21.3 miles long (Burville Road to Burnt Mill Bridge) Clear Fork, Morgan/ Scott/ Fentress County , 11 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Gatewood Bridge to Brewster Bridge) Clear Fork - North Prong, Morgan Fentress County , 16 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Banner Springs to Gatewood Bridge) Roaring Paunch River, McCreary County , 16 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 3 miles long (Barthell to Big South Fork) Cumberland River - Big South Fork, McCreary/Whitley County , 16 miles away, Class II - 12 miles long (Station Camp to Lake Cumberland)   Ski Areas Near Cumberland River - Big South Fork: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 86 miles away, 600 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 118 miles away, 740 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 121 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 122 miles away, 225 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 150 miles away, 700 vertical feet Perfect North, Indiana , 152 miles away, 400 vertical feet Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 174 miles away, 300 vertical feet Spicy Run Mountain, Ohio , 178 miles away, 600 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 192 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 194 miles away, 1200 vertical feet   Hotels Near Cumberland River - Big South Fork: Best Western South Fork Inn, Whitley City , 21 miles away Holiday Inn Express Whitley City, Ky, Whitley City , 24 miles away Holiday Inn Express Monticello, Ky, Monticello , 27 miles away River Gate Inn and Chapel, Pigeon Forge , 28 miles away Comfort Inn Pioneer, Pioneer , 28 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Cumberland River - Big South Fork: Bandy Creek Campground, Scott County, 4 miles away Charit Creek Campground, Scott County, 8 miles away Great Meadow Campground, McCreary County, 12 miles away   Trails Near Cumberland River - Big South Fork: Racoon Loop, McCreary County , 12 miles away Hidden Passage Trail, Pickett County , 12 miles away Island Trail, Pickett County , 12 miles away Ladder Trail, Pickett County , 12 miles away Ridge Trail, Pickett County , 12 miles away   National Parks Near Cumberland River - Big South Fork: Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN , 10 miles away Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 21 miles away   Lakes Near Cumberland River - Big South Fork