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 starting point is not too far from Chattanooga, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The nature scenery of Tennessee and the water flowing gracefully down North Chickamauga Creek attract people from near and far. This is a pretty short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Tennessee is often tougher than elsewhere, so keep in mind that rivers here are less forgiving. This section of North Chickamauga Creek in Hamilton County is 2 miles long and is a class III-IV     section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The Bowater Parking Area to Highway 27 section is one of many paddling sections in this river system. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. Great exercise and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. Whitewater paddling here in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is a great experience. Briefly about the general area: This place, the Cumberland Plateau Mountains, has so much outdoors amusing stuff. A short spree to Cave Springs is always worthwhile. Throughout the summer months, highs typically are in the 80's at North Chickamauga   Creek. When the night sets in temperatures sink down into the 60's. Through the winter highs are in the 40's while the cold winter nights at North Chickamauga Creek are in the 20's. No need to travel far to check out attention-grabbing stuff like Flipper Bend, and a wonderful place to go to is Chickamauga Gulch. North Chickamauga Creek is a rather wet place typically with a good deal of precipitation; March is the month that gets the most rain while October is the month with the least amount of precipitation. 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 Paddler input for North Chickamauga Creek, Tennessee: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at North Chickamauga Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Tennessee Local climate location: PIKEVILLE 10 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. 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Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       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)   Hotels Near North Chickamauga Creek: HomeAway Extended Stay Studios, Hixson , 5 miles away Comfort Inn Hixson, Chattanooga , 6 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 Hampton Inn Chattanooga Hixson, Hixson , 6 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