Tennessee whitewater - Island Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Morgan County

Morgan county, Catoosa Bridge to Emory River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV+     2 miles
  The put-in location is a reasonable drive from Harriman, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The Catoosa Bridge to Emory River stretch of Island Creek is 2 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV+ section by American Whitewater. This stretch is short so better bring some good walking shoes. Not too many hotels
    nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature
are great reasons to come. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The Cumberland Plateau Mountains scenery is wonderful. The campgrounds here at Island Creek are pretty good. The nature scenery of Morgan County and the cool fresh water attract people from near and far.

Briefly about the general area:
Put some time aside to spend at Nemo Rapids since you're here at Island Creek, and do pay a visit to Obed Wild & Scenic River since you're here at Island Creek. Now, you
 
may assume that's lots but there's even more enjoyable things to do here in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains.
Through the warmest time of the year highs here at Island Creek reach the 80's while overnight lows are commonly in the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's while the cold winter nights at Island Creek are in the 20's. All the water falling down from the sky makes Island Creek a wet place; the month of March is the wettest with most of the rain while October is generally the driest month.

Island Creek, Catoosa Bridge to Emory River road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV+
Length: 2 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.0527
Longitude: -84.66691

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.0661
Longitude: -84.65671

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Current weather conditions at Island Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Tennessee
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Local climate location: ALLARDT 13 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

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%...

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. ...

Best Western Sundancer Motor Lodge, Harriman
10 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...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Harriman, Tennessee, the metro area neareast to Island Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Island Creek.
 Whitewater Near Island Creek:
Emory River, Morgan County , 2 miles away, Class II-IV - 21.2 miles long (Gobey Bridge to Oakdale)
Clear Creek, Morgan County , 2 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Lilly to Nemo)
Island Creek, Morgan County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Catoosa Road to Catoosa Bridge)
Emory River, Morgan County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Emory River Canyon - Highway 62 to Nemo)
Obed River, Cumberland/ Morgan County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 10 miles long (Obed Junction to Nemo)
Obed River, Cumberland/ Morgan County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 7 miles long (Nemo to Oakdale)
Little Clear Creek, -blank- County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Highway 62 to Lily)
Clear Creek, Morgan County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 2.5 miles long (Jett to Lilly)
Crab Orchard Creek, Morgan County , 6 miles away, Class II-IV - 13.5 miles long (Flat Rock Ford to Oakdale)
Crooked Fork Creek, Morgan County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Potter's Falls to Camp Austin)
 Ski Areas Near Island Creek:
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 79 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 109 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 110 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 112 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 149 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Perfect North, Indiana , 173 miles away, 400 vertical feet
Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 189 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 192 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 194 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 196 miles away, 619 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Island Creek:
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARRIMAN, Harriman , 10 miles away
Rodeway Inn & Suites Harriman, Harriman , 10 miles away
Best Western Sundancer Motor Lodge, Harriman , 10 miles away
Comfort Inn Kingston, Kingston , 15 miles away
Fairfield Glade Resort, Fairfield Glade , 15 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Island Creek:
Clear Creek Campsite, Clarkrange, 9 miles away
Caney Creek Campground, Roane County, 11 miles away
Caney Creek Recreational Vehicle Resort, Harriman, 12 miles away
 National Parks Near Island Creek:
Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 3 miles away
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN , 27 miles away

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