Tennessee whitewater - North White Oak Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Fentress Scott County
Fentress Scott
county,
Zenith Mines to Leatherwood Ford section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II 7.8 miles
The average Tennessee whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit harder to master than those in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The Zenith Mines to Leatherwood Ford section of North White Oak Creek in Tennessee is 7.8 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class II section. The wonderful Fentress Scott County scenery and the cool fresh water make the trip here worthwhile. The beauty of the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is a great plus for this river. This stretch has has
enough mileage, it's good length for a morning trip. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance
then no problem but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. This is the only paddling section along North White Oak Creek.
Briefly about the general area: North White Oak Creek typically gets much rainfall; throughout the month of March you get the most rain around here, and October is the month with the least moisture. Summertime highs at North White
Oak Creek ordinarily tend to be in the 80's. Summer overnight lows descend down to the 60's. For the period of the wintertime this place gets highs in the 40's while North White Oak Creek overnight low temperatures all through the wintertime are in the 20's. North White Oak Creek is in the neighborhood of Logging Hollow which is unquestionably worth visiting.
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These outdoors activities are available near North White Oak Creek.
Cumberland River - Big South Fork, Scott
County
, 4 miles away, Class II-IV - 10.2 miles long (Burnt Mill Bridge over Clear Fork to Bridge at Leatherwood Ford)
Pine Creek, Scott
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.62 miles long (Close to Toonley to Leatherwood Ford)
Clear Fork, Scott
County
, 5 miles away, Class II+ - 10 miles long (Brewster Bridge to Burnt Mill Bridge)
White Oak Creek, Morgan/ Scott/ Fentress
County
, 5 miles away, Class I-II - 6 miles long (Highway 52 to Clear Fork River)
White Oak Creek, Morgan/ Scott
County
, 7 miles away, Class II - 21.3 miles long (Burville Road to Burnt Mill Bridge)
New River, Scott
County
, 8 miles away, Class II-III - 8.9 miles long (US 27 Bridge to Clear Fork River)
Clear Fork, Morgan/ Scott/ Fentress
County
, 10 miles away, Class I-II - 12 miles long (Gatewood Bridge to Brewster Bridge)
Clear Fork - North Prong, Morgan Fentress
County
, 13 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Banner Springs to Gatewood Bridge)
Cumberland River - Big South Fork, McCreary/Whitley
County
, 16 miles away, Class II - 12 miles long (Station Camp to Lake Cumberland)
Cumberland River - Big South Fork, Scott / Pulaski
County
, 16 miles away, Class II+(IV) - 19 miles long (Leatherwood Ford to Blue Heron Kentucky)