Tennessee whitewater - Pine Creek, Dekalb County

Dekalb county, to Center Hill Reservior section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS III-IV+(V)     1.5 miles
  The scenic beauty of Dekalb County and the playfulness of the water have people coming here. The put-in is not too far from McMinnville, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. This section of Pine Creek in Dekalb County is 1.5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class III-IV+(V) section. The to Center Hill Reservior stretch is the only paddling stretch along Pine Creek. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. No matter if you're whitewater
    rafting or kayaking there are lots of good rivers for that around here. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. This is a short paddling stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to
keep you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
Pine Creek is a rather wet place commonly with much precipitation; the wettest month of the year is regularly March, that's the one that rains the most; October is the month with the least moisture. For the duration of the days of summer highs here at Pine Creek get into the 80's, and during the night it cools down to the 60's. The wintertime brings highs down to the 40's; after the sun is down all through the wintertime temperatures at Pine Creek dip into the 20's.
 

Pine Creek, to Center Hill Reservior road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III-IV+(V)
Length: 1.5 miles
Average Gradient: 70 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.9076
Longitude: -85.7709

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.90829
Longitude: -85.738

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Current weather conditions at Pine Creek, Tennessee
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Local climate location: LAFAYETTE 29 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Mcminnville Inn, Mcminnville
12 miles away
McMinnville Inn offers superior guest rooms with many amenities available such as 25inch color cable tv with HBO, smoking and non-smoking rooms, king size beds, double queen rooms, suites, and jacuzzi...

Scottish Inns McMinnville, Mcminnville
12 miles away
Surrounded by senic wonders, Cumberland Caverns and Cardwell Mtn. Inn offers guest rooms with Kings, Queens and waterbeds avail. In room Hi-speed Internet, coffee makers, hairdryers, cable TV. Feature...

Best Western Tree City Inn, Mcminnville
12 miles away
Stay at this award winning hotel in McMinnville, Tennessee and experience Best Western's Best of the Best! Escape to the Best Western Tree City Inn located in McMinnville Tennessee, the nursery capit...



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

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Pine Creek.
 Whitewater Near Pine Creek:
Caney Fork, White / Warren County , 11 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 1 miles long (Rock Island State Park - Bridge above Blue Hole picnic area to picnic area)
Rocky River, Warren Van Buren County , 14 miles away, Class -blank- - 7 miles long (to Caney Fork)
Caney Fork, White/Van Buren/Warren County , 23 miles away, Class I-III - 27.1 miles long (Bee Creek to Collins River)
Blackburn Fork, Jackson County , 25 miles away, Class II-III - 19.9 miles long (TN 6294 to Roaring River)
Savage Creek, Grundy County , 29 miles away, Class -blank- - 5.7 miles long (Savage Gulf)
Cain Creek, Van Buren County , 29 miles away, Class II-V+ - 8 miles long (Fall Creek Falls State Park to Highway 30)
Spring Creek, Jackson County , 29 miles away, Class II-III(IV) - 4 miles long (Waterloo Falls to Spring Creek Community)
Spring Creek, Overton County , 30 miles away, Class II-V - 28.6 miles long (Highway 42 Close to Rickman to Roaring River)
 Ski Areas Near Pine Creek:
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 152 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 157 miles away, 300 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 174 miles away, 210 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 176 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 185 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Perfect North, Indiana , 191 miles away, 400 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Pine Creek:
Mcminnville Inn, Mcminnville , 12 miles away
Scottish Inns McMinnville, Mcminnville , 12 miles away
Best Western Tree City Inn, Mcminnville , 12 miles away
Comfort Inn Gordonsville, Gordonsville , 21 miles away
Super 8 Motel Cookeville, Cookeville , 21 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Pine Creek:
Horseshoe Bend Marina, Walling, 7 miles away
 National Parks Near Pine Creek:
Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 54 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Pine Creek:
Smithville Golf Club, Smithville , 6 miles away

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