Tennessee whitewater - Obed River, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Cumberland/ Morgan County

Cumberland/ Morgan county, Obed Junction to Nemo section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-IV     10 miles
  This stretch of Obed River is 10 miles long and is a class II-IV section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside Tennessee you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so you'd better keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. Whitewater paddling here in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is a great experience. You can enjoy this section more if you take your time, so go ahead and pack your camp stove. Getting a good workout and just hanging out with mother nature
    are great reasons to come. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are plenty of other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. The wonderful Tennessee scenery and the cool
fresh water will make you feel great. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good places. If you're coming from Harriman it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
Ohmigod Rapids is an inspiring spot to stop at during your stay; the beauty of mother nature reveals herself at Rock Garden Rapids.
 
During the warm months highs here at Obed River get into the 80's, and through the night it cools down to the 60's. The winter brings highs down to the 40's, and after the sun is down throughout the winter temperatures at Obed River descend into the 20's.
Lots of rain falls at Obed River; during March this area sees the most rain; the driest month of the year is October. Yep, outdoors cool things truly is abundant here in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains.

Obed River, Obed Junction to Nemo road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: II-IV
Length: 10 miles
Average Gradient: 30 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.07888
Longitude: -84.76612

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.06861
Longitude: -84.66084

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Current weather conditions at Obed River, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Tennessee
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Local climate location: ALLARDT 15 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Fairfield Glade Resort, Fairfield Glade
12 miles away
Fairfield Glade is a year round resort offering 5 golf courses on site, including the #1 rated public course in the state of Tennessee, Stonehenge. In addition to golf, the resort offers 11 lakes, 2 m...

Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARRIMAN, Harriman
12 miles away
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Quality Inn Harriman, Harriman
12 miles away
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Outdoors Recreation Near Harriman, Tennessee
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Harriman, Tennessee, the metro area neareast to Obed River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Obed River.
 Whitewater Near Obed River:
Clear Creek, Morgan County , 2 miles away, Class II-IV - 7.5 miles long (Lilly to Nemo)
Island Creek, Morgan County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Catoosa Road to Catoosa Bridge)
Little Clear Creek, -blank- County , 2 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Highway 62 to Lily)
Clear Creek, Morgan County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 2.5 miles long (Jett to Lilly)
Island Creek, Morgan County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Catoosa Bridge to Emory River)
Clear Creek, Morgan County , 5 miles away, Class I-III - 4.5 miles long (Barnett Bridge to Jett Bridge)
Emory River, Morgan County , 5 miles away, Class II-IV - 21.2 miles long (Gobey Bridge to Oakdale)
Emory River, Morgan County , 5 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Emory River Canyon - Highway 62 to Nemo)
Obed River, Cumberland/ Morgan County , 6 miles away, Class I-III - 12 miles long (Potter's Ford to Obed Junction)
Yellow Creek, Cumberland County , 7 miles away, Class III-V - 2 miles long (Catoosa Road to Daddy's Creek)
 Ski Areas Near Obed River:
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 82 miles away, 600 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Obed River:
Fairfield Glade Resort, Fairfield Glade , 12 miles away
Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARRIMAN, Harriman , 12 miles away
Quality Inn Harriman, Harriman , 12 miles away
Rodeway Inn & Suites Harriman, Harriman , 12 miles away
Best Western Harriman Inn, Harriman , 13 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Obed River:
Clear Creek Campsite, Clarkrange, 6 miles away
Caney Creek Campground, Roane County, 13 miles away
Caney Creek Recreational Vehicle Resort, Harriman, 14 miles away
 National Parks Near Obed River:
Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 7 miles away
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN , 28 miles away

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