Tennessee whitewater - Doublecamp Creek, Great Smoky Mountains, Monroe County

Monroe county, to Citico Creek section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS IV     3.17 miles
  The natural beauty of Monroe County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This stretch of Doublecamp Creek in Monroe County is 3.17 miles long and has been rated as a class IV section by American Whitewater. The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Knoxville, as you can see on the road map further down. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less
    manageable. The beauty of the Great Smoky Mountains is a great plus for this river. There are no other stretches to paddle along Doublecamp Creek than the to Citico Creek stretch. This stretch is short so no need to bring snacks. A good workout and a chance to spend some time outdoors
are great reasons to come. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The campgrounds here at Doublecamp Creek are pretty good.

Briefly about the general area:
The warmest time of the year brings highs in the 80's to Doublecamp Creek. Once the sun is down it sinks down to the 60's. Throughout the winter highs are commonly in the 40's, and after the sun is down during the
 
wintertime temperatures at Doublecamp Creek drop into the 20's. The high level of precipitation makes Doublecamp Creek a quite wet location; March is the month that gets the most rain, and the driest of the months is October.
Having a pleasant time in the Great Smoky Mountains is trouble-free. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Doublecamp Creek; Rocky Flats Trail is a great local trail; the Mill Branch Trail offers hiking at its best.

Doublecamp Creek, to Citico Creek road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: IV
Length: 3.17 miles
Average Gradient: 160 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.43939
Longitude: -84.0487

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.41899
Longitude: -84.088

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Current weather conditions at Doublecamp Creek, Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee
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Local climate location: KNOXVILLE WSO AP 5 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Best Western of Murphy, Murphy
19 miles away
Stay at this Murphy, North Carolina hotel and enjoy comfortable accommodations near an abundance of outdoor recreation. The Best Western of Murphy, conveniently located on US Highway 74 in the mount...

American Classic Suites Maryville, Maryville
19 miles away
The American Classic Suites Maryville, a Magnuson Hotels affiliate, is located in Maryville, TN with easy access to 129 South, in the shadows of the Great Smokey Mountains. We are only minutes from B...

Luxbury Inn and Suites, Maryville
19 miles away
Luxbury Inn and Suites is conveniently located in the heart of Maryville in Blount County within an easy ten minute drive of the Knoxville Airport, McGhee Tyson Airport, just twenty-five minutes from ...



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OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Doublecamp Creek.
 Whitewater Near Doublecamp Creek:
Citico Creek, Monroe County , 1 miles away, Class II-III - 17 miles long (Doublecamp to Little Tennessee River)
Citico Creek, Cherokee County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Indian Boundary to Below Pigs in Space)
North River, Monroe County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 2 miles long (North River Campground to Tellico River)
Slickrock Creek, Graham/ County , 7 miles away, Class III-V - 6.5 miles long (Big Fat Gap to Lake Cheoh)
Santeetlah River, Graham County , 7 miles away, Class V - 3.4 miles long (FR 81c Bridge to Forest Service Gate)
Tellico River, Monroe County , 8 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Trout Hatchery to Bridge above Bald River)
Turkey Creek, Monroe County , 8 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Waucheesi to Tellico River)
Tellico River, Monroe County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 2 miles long (Bridge above Bald River to bridge below Jared's Knee)
Santeetlah River, Graham County , 9 miles away, Class III+ - 5 miles long (Gate to FS Road 81 Bridge)
Bald River, Monroe County , 10 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 6 miles long (ForkSouth 126 bridge to Bald River Falls)
 Ski Areas Near Doublecamp Creek:
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 38 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 55 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 57 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 68 miles away, 740 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Doublecamp Creek:
Best Western of Murphy, Murphy , 19 miles away
American Classic Suites Maryville, Maryville , 19 miles away
Luxbury Inn and Suites, Maryville , 19 miles away
Microtel Inn and Suites Robbinsville, Robbinsville , 19 miles away
Days Inn Murphy, Murphy , 20 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Doublecamp Creek:
Doublecamp Campground, Monroe County, 2 miles away
Jake Best Campground, Monroe County, 3 miles away
Horse Cove Campground, Graham County, 11 miles away
 Trails Near Doublecamp Creek:
Rocky Flats Trail, Monroe County , 1 miles away
Mill Branch Trail, Monroe County , 1 miles away
Pine Ridge Trail, Monroe County , 2 miles away
Crowder Branch Trail, Monroe County , 2 miles away
North Fork Citico Trail, Monroe County , 3 miles away
 National Parks Near Doublecamp Creek:
Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 42 miles away
Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 52 miles away

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