Tennessee whitewater - Lynn Camp Prong, Great Smoky Mountains, Blount County Blount county, to confluence with Thunderhead Prong section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V(V+)     3 miles   The nature scenery of Blount County and the water flowing gracefully down Lynn Camp Prong beats anything. This stretch of Lynn Camp Prong is 3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class IV-V(V+) section of whitewater. There are no other stretches to paddle along Lynn Camp Prong than the to confluence with Thunderhead Prong stretch. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The wild scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains is great. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out     on the river for a while are great reasons to come. The put-in location is a short drive from Sevierville, as you can see on the road map further down. This stretch is short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Tennessee are harder than the national norm, so better not forget that quite a few of the sections here are not easy. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Briefly about the general area: Throughout the summertime months at Lynn Camp Prong temperatures are commonly in the 80's while overnight lows are mostly in the 60's. Through the winter   highs are ordinarily in the 40's, and during the dark hours in the wintertime at Lynn Camp Prong temperatures sink to the 20's. But wait, there's more enjoyable things to do in the Great Smoky Mountains. The Meigs Mountain Trail is a fine hiking trail in the neighborhood of Lynn Camp Prong. Lynn Camp Prong is right next door to Green Camp Gap which is definitely worth going to; there is a magnificent hiking trail close by called the Jakes Creek Trail. A lot of precipitation falls at Lynn Camp Prong; the month of March is the wettest with most of the rain; the driest month of the year is October. Lynn Camp Prong, to confluence with Thunderhead Prong road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV-V(V+) Length: 3 miles Average Gradient: 200 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.60654 Longitude: -83.6366 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.6149 Longitude: -83.66903 Paddler input for Lynn Camp Prong, Tennessee: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Lynn Camp Prong, Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee Local climate location: KNOXVILLE UNIV OF TN 7 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Econo Lodge Parkside, Townsend 8 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... Summit of Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg 9 miles away Conveniently located only 15 minutes from downtown Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountain National Park, this professionally managed resort offers the amenities and comforts of home to discerning tra... Highland Manor Inn And Conference Center, Townsend 9 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...   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 Lynn Camp Prong, Tennessee List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Lynn Camp 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 Lynn Camp Prong. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Lynn Camp Prong.   Whitewater Near Lynn Camp Prong: Thunderhead Prong, Blount County , 1 miles away, Class IV - 1.5 miles long (to confluence with Lynn Camp Prong) Little River - Middle Prong, Blount County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Lynn Camp and Thunderhead Prong Confluence to Tremont Institute) Little River, Sevier County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 3.5 miles long (Sinks to Elbow) Little River, Sevier/Blount County , 4 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Bridge at Elkmont to Sinks) Little River - West Prong, Blount County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Cold Water Knob to Cades Cove Road) Little River - West Prong, Blount County , 5 miles away, Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Confluence with Laurel Creek to West Prong of Little River) Little River, Blount County , 6 miles away, Class II-III - 2.6 miles long (Elbow to Townsend) Little River, Sevier County , 7 miles away, Class III-IV - 2.2 miles long (Huskey Gap Branch to Elkmont C.Highway) Cove Creek, Sevier County , 9 miles away, Class II-IV - 1.5 miles long (Cascades) Little Pigeon River - West Prong, Sevier County , 10 miles away, Class II-V - 2.6 miles long (Campbell Overlook to 1st bridge in Gatlinsburg)   Ski Areas Near Lynn Camp Prong: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 8 miles away, 600 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 39 miles away, 740 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 41 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 41 miles away, 225 vertical feet Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 81 miles away, 700 vertical feet   Hotels Near Lynn Camp Prong: Econo Lodge Parkside, Townsend , 8 miles away Summit of Gatlinburg, Gatlinburg , 9 miles away Highland Manor Inn And Conference Center, Townsend , 9 miles away Smoky Getaways, Sevierville , 9 miles away Chalet Village, Gatlinburg , 10 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Lynn Camp Prong: Smoker Holler RV Resort, Sevierville, 5 miles away Wonderland Rv Park, Sevierville, 6 miles away Tremont Hills Campground, Townsend, 6 miles away   Trails Near Lynn Camp Prong: Meigs Mountain Trail, Sevier County , 2 miles away Jakes Creek Trail, Sevier County , 4 miles away Laurel Falls Trail, Sevier County , 5 miles away Anthony Creek Trail, Blount County , 8 miles away Sugarland Mountain Trail, Sevier County , 8 miles away   National Parks Near Lynn Camp Prong: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 11 miles away