Tennessee whitewater - Daddy's Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Cumberland County

Cumberland county, Big Lick to Sutton Dam section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS I-II     17.5 miles
 
I like your article. I'm from Big Lick (I'm proud to say) and it is very beautiful out here. That stretch of creek, in this article, also offers some really good fishing. I have a picture on my website of Sutton Dam at www.biglickclick.com It's in the photo gallery. I also have a picture of the Sequatchie River at the Head of the Valley in Big Lick. I checked out your map it's a little off Big Lick Rd isn't there anymore. Also the woods behind my house touches the red dot and daddy's creek :-) Also, if you like the big rapids go the other way towards
    the Devil's Breakfast Table in Catoosa. Talk about beautiful country (''Gods country'') and exhilirating white water. All part of Daddy's Creek!! If you use my picture please give credit to the BigLickClick.com. Thanks!! Says Johnnie Hassler

The rivers for whitewater rafting
and kayaking here in Tennessee are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. The starting location is a reasonable drive from Crossville, as you can see on the road map further down. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature are great reasons to come. The nature scenery of Tennessee and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water will make you feel great. If you have the time you can make this a two day trip, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. You  
might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The Cumberland Plateau Mountains scenery is wonderful. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. This section of Daddy's Creek in Tennessee is 17.5 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II section of whitewater. There's camping available near Daddy's Creek. This river system has a few good paddling stretches and the Big Lick to Sutton Dam section is one of them.

Briefly about the general area:
Parham Gap is a perfect place to visit close by, and a short visit to Head of Sequatchie is always worthwhile. Yeah, come up here to the Cumberland Plateau Mountains for a great time. Summer brings highs in the 80's to Daddy's Creek. For the duration of the dark hours of summer temperatures descend down into the 60's. Highs through the winter are generally in the 40's with temperatures at Daddy's Creek dipping down into the 20's throughout winter nights.
Daddy's Creek gets a large amount of water; most of the rain falls throughout March while October is commonly the driest month.

Daddy's Creek, Big Lick to Sutton Dam road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: I-II
Length: 17.5 miles
Average Gradient: 21 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.80527
Longitude: -85.02279

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.77805
Longitude: -85.04473

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Current weather conditions at Daddy's Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Tennessee
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Local climate location: CROSSVILLE FAA AP 12 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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10 miles away
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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Crossville, Tennessee, the metro area neareast to Daddy's Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Daddy's Creek.
 Whitewater Near Daddy's Creek:
Duskin Creek, Bledsoe Rhea County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV - 2 miles long (Gap Road to Piney River at Spring City)
Dunlap Creek, Cumberland/Bledsoe/Rhea County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.5 miles long (Jolley Road to Piney River)
Daddy's Creek, Cumberland County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 13 miles long (Sutton Dam to Antioch Bridge)
Moccasin Creek, Rhea County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 1 miles long (Shut-In Gap Road to Piney River)
Stinging Fork, Rhea County , 10 miles away, Class IV(V) - 7 miles long (Stinging Fork Falls to Piney River)
Piney River, Bledsoe Rhea County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 10.4 miles long (Wash-Pelfrey Road to Spring City)
Little Piney Creek, Rhea County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 1.75 miles long (Grandview TenNorth to Piney River)
Henderson Cr, Rhea County , 12 miles away, Class V - 7 miles long (Liberty Hill Road to Laurel)
White's Creek, Rhea County , 13 miles away, Class III+ - 6.5 miles long (Rt 68 to Possum Trot/Alloway Bridge)
Obed River, Cumberland/ Morgan County , 13 miles away, Class I-V - 9.6 miles long (US 127 Close to Crossville to Adams Bridge)
 Ski Areas Near Daddy's Creek:
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 102 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 125 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 127 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 135 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 175 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 186 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Perfect North, Indiana , 188 miles away, 400 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Daddy's Creek:
Comfort Suites Crossville, Crossville , 10 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Crossville Tn, Crossville , 10 miles away
Super 8 Motel Crossville Tn, Crossville , 11 miles away
Crossville Days Inn, Crossville , 12 miles away
La Quinta Inn Crossville, Crossville , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Daddy's Creek:
Ballyhoo Family Campground, Crossville, 6 miles away
Crossville Koa Kampground, Crossville, 8 miles away
Tennessee Cumberland Campgrnd, Crossville, 8 miles away
 Trails Near Daddy's Creek:
Laurel-Snow Trail, Rhea County , 14 miles away
Fooshee Pass Trail, Meigs County , 20 miles away
 National Parks Near Daddy's Creek:
Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 32 miles away
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN , 54 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Daddy's Creek:
Bear Trace Golf Course, Crossville , 6 miles away
 Lakes Near Daddy's Creek

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