Tennessee whitewater - North Chickamauga Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Hamilton County

Hamilton county, Bowater Parking Area to Highway 27 section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV     2 miles
  The Bowater Parking Area to Highway 27 stretch of North Chickamauga Creek is 2 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-IV section of whitewater. If you're coming from Chattanooga it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The natural beauty of Tennessee and the water flowing gracefully down North Chickamauga Creek have people coming here. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Tennessee is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting
    here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. This section is quite short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. The Bowater Parking Area to Highway 27 section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. The beautiful
Cumberland Plateau Mountains scenery is an added bonus. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good spots for that around here. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors have people coming from far and near. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination.

Briefly about the general area:
High temperatures
 
at North Chickamauga Creek all through the summertime months are in the 80's; the overnight is somewhat chillier of course, ordinarily in the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's; night lows through the wintertime for North Chickamauga Creek tend to be in the 20's. North Chickamauga Creek is a wet site that gets a lot of rainfall; March is the month that gets the most rain, and October is the month with the least moisture.
Nearby Chickamauga Gulch is a good place to go if you're at North Chickamauga Creek, and Cave Springs is a pretty place to take a look at while you're at North Chickamauga Creek. Whohoo, so many amusing things in one place! The Cumberland Plateau Mountains is peerless! Flipper Bend is an exciting thing to see if you're here at North Chickamauga Creek.

North Chickamauga Creek, Bowater Parking Area to Highway 27 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: 35.2414
Longitude: -85.237

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.22169
Longitude: -85.2214

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Current weather conditions at North Chickamauga Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Tennessee
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Local climate location: PIKEVILLE 10 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

HomeAway Extended Stay Studios, Hixson
5 miles away
HomeAway Extended Stay Studios has all a visitor could need when away from home for a short or long period. HomeAway offers studios and new two-room suites with a fully equipped kitchen, premium cabl...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CHATTANOOGA-HIXSON, Hixson
6 miles away
Welcome to the newest contemporary designed hotel Chattanooga has to offer. The Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Hixson was designed with the modern traveler in mind, and is one of the only 100% non...

Country Inn & Suites By Carlson-Chattanooga North at Hwy 153, Hixson
6 miles away
Hotel has easy access to/from I-75 and located only 10 minutes from downtown Chattanooga. Hotel offers complimentary breakfast, including Belgian waffles, high speed internet access, indoor heated poo...



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near North Chickamauga Creek.
 Whitewater Near North Chickamauga Creek:
Cooper Creek, Sequatchie/ Hamilton County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Barker Camp Road to Bowater Parking Lot)
North Chickamauga Creek, Hamilton County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 12 miles long (Walden Ridge to Soddy-Daisy)
Falling Water Creek, Hamilton County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 2.5 miles long (Waldens Ridge to Soddy Daisy)
Deep Creek, Hamilton County , 4 miles away, Class V - 1.75 miles long (Mowbray to Soddy)
Cain Creek, Sequatchie/ Hamilton County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Barker Camp Road to Bowater Parking lot)
Soddy Creek, Hamilton County , 4 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 5.6 miles long (Waldens Ridge to Jones Gap Road)
Little Soddy Creek, Hamilton County , 5 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 1.6 miles long (Hotwater Road to Back Valley Road)
Coal Bank, Sequatchie County , 8 miles away, Class -blank- - 1 miles long (ridge)
Big Possum Creek, Bledsoe County , 8 miles away, Class III+(IV) - 8.5 miles long (Waldens Ridge to Bakewell)
Little Possum Creek, Hamilton County , 9 miles away, Class V - 6.5 miles long (Waldens Ridge to Bakewell)
 Ski Areas Near North Chickamauga Creek:
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 119 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 130 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 133 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 149 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 192 miles away, 700 vertical feet
 Hotels Near North Chickamauga Creek:
HomeAway Extended Stay Studios, Hixson , 5 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites CHATTANOOGA-HIXSON, Hixson , 6 miles away
Country Inn & Suites By Carlson-Chattanooga North at Hwy 153, Hixson , 6 miles away
Courtyard By Marriott Chattanooga Downtown, Chattanooga , 12 miles away
Residence Inn By Marriott Chattanooga, Chattanooga , 12 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near North Chickamauga Creek:
Cedar Creek Mobile Home Park, Chattanooga, 12 miles away
Lookout Valley RV Park, Chattanooga, 12 miles away
Shipps Rv Center & Campground, East Ridge, 14 miles away
 Trails Near North Chickamauga Creek:
Hardy Trail, Hamilton County , 15 miles away
Lookout Creek Trail, Hamilton County , 15 miles away
Skyuka Trail, Hamilton County , 16 miles away
Bluff Trail, Hamblen County , 17 miles away
Bluff Trail, Hamilton County , 17 miles away
 National Parks Near North Chickamauga Creek:
Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 38 miles away
Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 55 miles away
 Golf Courses Near North Chickamauga Creek:
Montlake Golf & Country Club, Soddy Daisy , 1 miles away
Valleybrook Golf & Country Club, Hixson , 5 miles away
Creeks Bend Golf Club, Hixson , 5 miles away
 Lakes Near North Chickamauga Creek

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