Tennessee whitewater - Little River - Middle Prong, Great Smoky Mountains, Blount County Blount county, Lynn Camp and Thunderhead Prong Confluence to Tremont Institute section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV     3 miles   This section of Little River - Middle Prong in Blount County is 3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV section of whitewater. The beautiful scenery of Tennessee and the playfulness of the water beats anything. The put-in is not too far from Sevierville, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Whitewater paddling     here in the Great Smoky Mountains is a great experience. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good places. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Lynn Camp and Thunderhead Prong Confluence to Tremont Institute stretch is just one of them. Getting your paddling muscles activated and spending some quality time in nature will make you glad you came. This is a pretty short section so no need to bring snacks. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: Little River - Middle Prong gets much water; March is the month that gets the most   rain; October on the other hand is the driest. Nearby Big Hollow is a fine site to go if you're at Little River - Middle Prong, and do take a hike on the Meigs Mountain Trail. Now, you may assume that's a heap but there's even more cool things to do here in the Great Smoky Mountains. At Little River - Middle Prong throughout the days of summer highs are in the 80's, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's, and nighttime lows in the 20's for Little River - Middle Prong. Little River - Middle Prong, Lynn Camp and Thunderhead Prong Confluence to Tremont Institute road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: III-IV Length: 3 miles Average Gradient: 177 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.61709 Longitude: -83.6698 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.63489 Longitude: -83.68371 Paddler input for Little River - Middle Prong, Tennessee: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Little River - Middle Prong, Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee Local climate location: KNOXVILLE UNIV OF TN 9 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Econo Lodge Parkside, Townsend 6 miles away The Econo Lodge Parkside is ideally located within 20 miles of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg, on the peaceful side of the Smoky Mountains. This hotel is convenient to Maryville College, the University... Highland Manor Inn And Conference Center, Townsend 7 miles away Family operated, country-inn atmosphere. 49 rooms. Quiet, hilltop setting. Beautiful Mountain view. Exceptionally clean, well maintained rooms. Private Balconies. Whirlpools. Fireplaces. Compli... Dancing Bear Lodge, Townsend 8 miles away Failure to cancel 15 days prior to 4 PM EST day of arrival date will result in forfeiture of deposit. Deposit must be received at time of booking and must include first night stay plus tax. Credit car...   Great Smoky Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Great Smoky Mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Great Smoky Mountains. All Tennessee Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Tennessee. Books about whitewater paddling on Little River - Middle Prong, Tennessee List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Little River - Middle Prong, 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 Sevierville, Tennessee Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Sevierville, Tennessee, the metro area neareast to Little River - Middle Prong. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Little River - Middle Prong.   Whitewater Near Little River - Middle Prong: Thunderhead Prong, Blount County , 1 miles away, Class IV - 1.5 miles long (to confluence with Lynn Camp Prong) Lynn Camp Prong, Blount County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V(V+) - 3 miles long (to confluence with Thunderhead Prong) Little River, Sevier County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 3.5 miles long (Sinks to Elbow) Little River - West Prong, Blount County , 3 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Cold Water Knob to Cades Cove Road) Little River - West Prong, Blount County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Confluence with Laurel Creek to West Prong of Little River) Little River, Blount County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 2.6 miles long (Elbow to Townsend) Little River, Sevier/Blount County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Bridge at Elkmont to Sinks) Cove Creek, Sevier County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.5 miles long (Cascades) Little River, Sevier County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.2 miles long (Huskey Gap Branch to Elkmont C.Highway) Little River, Blount County , 9 miles away, Class II - 10 miles long (Townsend to Dam at Melrose)   Ski Areas Near Little River - Middle Prong: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 9 miles away, 600 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 41 miles away, 740 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 43 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 43 miles away, 225 vertical feet Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 83 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Little River - Middle Prong: Econo Lodge Parkside, Townsend , 6 miles away Highland Manor Inn And Conference Center, Townsend , 7 miles away Dancing Bear Lodge, Townsend , 8 miles away Smoky Getaways, Sevierville , 8 miles away Summit of Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg , 10 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Little River - Middle Prong: Tremont Hills Campground, Townsend, 4 miles away Smoker Holler RV Resort, Sevierville, 4 miles away Little River Village Campground, Townsend, 5 miles away   Trails Near Little River - Middle Prong: Meigs Mountain Trail, Sevier County , 2 miles away Jakes Creek Trail, Sevier County , 6 miles away Anthony Creek Trail, Blount County , 6 miles away Laurel Falls Trail, Sevier County , 6 miles away Russell Field Trail, Blount County , 7 miles away   National Parks Near Little River - Middle Prong: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 12 miles away Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 69 miles away   Lakes Near Little River - Middle Prong