Tennessee whitewater - Obey River - East Fork, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Overton/ Fentress County

Overton/ Fentress county, Cliff Springs to TN 85 Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-V     13.8 miles
  The Cliff Springs to TN 85 Bridge section of Obey River - East Fork in Overton/ Fentress County is 13.8 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class III-V section of whitewater. The scenic beauty of Tennessee and the playfulness of the water are reasons enough to come here and paddle. There are so many stretches to paddle in this river system, the Cliff Springs to TN 85 Bridge stretch is just one of many. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling spots. This stretch is long
    enough for an overnight trip if you take your time, so why not pack your camp stove too. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. The starting
location is a reasonable drive from Crossville, as you can see on the road map further down. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. The beauty of the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is a great plus for this river. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
Obey River - East Fork
 
is a rather wet place generally with a good deal of rain; July is the month that gets the most rain, and October is when it's the driest. At Obey River - East Fork during the warm months highs are in the 80's, and throughout summer nights temperatures are in the 60's. The winter comes with highs in the 40's; overnight lows at Obey River - East Fork all through the winter regularly descend into the 20's.
If you want a little side spree, try Maynard Hollow.

Obey River - East Fork, Cliff Springs to TN 85 Bridge road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-V
Length: 13.8 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.18659
Longitude: -85.16471

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.27299
Longitude: -85.04371

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Local climate location: LIVINGSTON RADIO WLIV 6 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Super 8 Monterey, Monterey
12 miles away
Located Atop The Historic Cumberland Plateau, With Easy Access From I-40 At Exit 301, Monterey Is Located In The Heart Of The Upper Cumberland Region And Is Convenient To Over 16 Area Golf Courses, 9 ...

Ramada Crossville, Tennessee, Crossville
13 miles away
The Ramada Crossville, TN is located on I-40 at Exit 317 in Beautiful East Central Tennessee. This Crossville Hotel provides Free High Speed Wireless Internet Access in All Rooms, and an Executive Fr...

Best Western Leisure Inn, Crossville
13 miles away
Guests staying at this Crossville, Tennessee hotel will be surrounded by 11 local golf courses as well as a variety of restaurants, shopping and local attractions. Centrally located in the 'Golf Cap...



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Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Crossville, Tennessee, the metro area neareast to Obey River - East Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Obey River - East Fork.
 Whitewater Near Obey River - East Fork:
Obey River - East Fork, Fentress County , 1 miles away, Class III-V+ - 10 miles long (Hanging Limb to Highway 85)
Little Hurricane Creek, Overton/Fentress County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V - 1.5 miles long (Muddy Pond Road to Hurricane Creek)
Hurricane Creek, Fentress County , 3 miles away, Class IV-V - 4 miles long (Camp Ground Road to East Fork Obey)
Obey River - West Fork, Overton/ Pickett County , 9 miles away, Class II - 15.5 miles long (TN 85n Bridge to Dale Hollow Lake)
Obed River, Cumberland/ Morgan County , 13 miles away, Class I-V - 9.6 miles long (US 127 Close to Crossville to Adams Bridge)
Clear Creek, -blank- County , 14 miles away, Class I-II - 21 miles long (US 127 to Barnett Bridge)
Clear Fork - North Prong, Fentress County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV - -blank- miles long (Old Sunbright to Banner Springs)
Obed River, Cumberland/ Morgan County , 17 miles away, Class II-IV - 4 miles long (Adams Bridge to Potter's Ford)
Obey River - East Fork, Fentress/ Pickett County , 17 miles away, Class I-II - 37 miles long (TN 85 Bridge to Dale Hollow Lake)
Clear Fork - North Prong, Morgan Fentress County , 18 miles away, Class I-II - 7 miles long (Banner Springs to Gatewood Bridge)
 Hotels Near Obey River - East Fork:
Super 8 Monterey, Monterey , 12 miles away
Ramada Crossville, Tennessee, Crossville , 13 miles away
Best Western Leisure Inn, Crossville , 13 miles away
La Quinta Inn Crossville, Crossville , 13 miles away
Days Inn Crossville, Crossville , 14 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Obey River - East Fork:
Cherokee Lodge, Crossville, 10 miles away
Roam and Roost RV Campground, Crossville, 11 miles away
Deer Run RV Resort, Crossville, 17 miles away
 National Parks Near Obey River - East Fork:
Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 35 miles away
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN , 44 miles away

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