Tennessee whitewater - Richland Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Rhea County Rhea county, Old Dayton Reservoir to Laurel-Snow Parking Lot section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV(V)     1.5 miles   The starting location is a short drive from Crossville, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. This stretch of Richland Creek in Rhea County is 1.5 miles long and it is classified as a class III-IV(V) section by American Whitewater. The average Tennessee whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be harder to run than those in other states, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. There are no other stretches to paddle along Richland Creek than the Old Dayton Reservoir to Laurel-Snow     Parking Lot stretch. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way this area has a large number of paddling rivers. The natural beauty of Tennessee and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water attract people from near and far. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature have a lot of people coming here. There are some good hotels near the river, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. This is a short paddling stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. The beauty of the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is a great plus for this river. Briefly about the general area: High temperatures at Richland Creek through the days of summer are in the 80's. Once the sun is down it falls down to the 60's.   For the period of the winter the highs are commonly in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Richland Creek. North Pole Gulf is close to Richland Creek and is a tremendous spot, and a spree to nearby Buzzard Point is very relaxing. This is such a wonderful river. Snow Falls is always fun to check out. Richland Creek is a rather wet place regularly with a large amount of precipitation; the month with most of the rain is March, and October is when it's the driest. These mountains rock, just explore all the fun things to do in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. Put some time aside to spend at Laurel Falls since you're here at Richland Creek, and the Laurel-Snow Trail is a glorious hiking trail close by. Richland Creek, Old Dayton Reservoir to Laurel-Snow Parking Lot 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: 200 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.5424 Longitude: -85.0302 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.53443 Longitude: -85.02529 Paddler input for Richland Creek, Tennessee: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Richland Creek, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Tennessee Local climate location: CROSSVILLE FAA AP 2 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Best Western Dayton, Dayton 2 miles away Pool closure due to renovations until March 30, 2008. Stay at this Dayton, Tennessee hotel surrounded by Tennessee history and the breathtaking Cumberland Mountains. Escape to the picturesque Best ... Americas Best Value Inn, Dayton 2 miles away Welcome to the Americas Best Value Inn of Dayton, TN. 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Find a whitewater outfitter in Tennessee Whitewater Basics If you're new to whitewater paddling please take a look at this basic whitewater info. Outdoors Recreation Near Crossville, Tennessee Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Crossville, Tennessee, the metro area neareast to Richland Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Richland Creek.   Whitewater Near Richland Creek: Morgan Creek, Rhea County , 0 miles away, Class V - 1.2 miles long (Snow Falls to Laurel-Snow Parking Lot) Henderson Cr, Rhea County , 2 miles away, Class V - 7 miles long (Liberty Hill Road to Laurel) Brush Creek, Rhea County , 7 miles away, Class V+ - 1.3 miles long (Seventh Day Adventist Compound to Roaring Creek) Roaring Creek, Rhea County , 8 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 6 miles long (New Harmony Road to Bridge on Brayton Mountain Rd) Moccasin Creek, Rhea County , 9 miles away, Class I-II - 1 miles long (Shut-In Gap Road to Piney River) McGill Creek, Bledsoe / Hamilton County , 9 miles away, Class IV-V - 7 miles long (Hendon Road to Coulterville Road) Piney River, Bledsoe Rhea County , 9 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 10.4 miles long (Wash-Pelfrey Road to Spring City) Duskin Creek, Bledsoe Rhea County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 2 miles long (Gap Road to Piney River at Spring City) Rock Creek, Bledsoe / Hamilton County , 13 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 9 miles long (Retro-Hughes Road to Leggett Road bridge) Stinging Fork, Rhea County , 13 miles away, Class IV(V) - 7 miles long (Stinging Fork Falls to Piney River)   Ski Areas Near Richland Creek: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 102 miles away, 600 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 120 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 122 miles away, 225 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 134 miles away, 740 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 176 miles away, 700 vertical feet Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 198 miles away, 300 vertical feet   Hotels Near Richland Creek: Best Western Dayton, Dayton , 2 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Dayton , 2 miles away Scottish Inns & Suites Dayton, Dayton , 4 miles away Holiday Inn Express Dayton, Dayton , 5 miles away Howard Johnson Spring City, Spring City , 14 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Richland Creek: Blue water Campground, Dayton, 5 miles away Cotton Port Marina and Campground, Meigs County, 11 miles away Cottonport Fish N Camp, Decatur, 13 miles away   Trails Near Richland Creek: Laurel-Snow Trail, Rhea County , 0 miles away   National Parks Near Richland Creek: Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 40 miles away Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 58 miles away   Lakes Near Richland Creek