Tennessee whitewater - Rocky River, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Warren Van Buren County

Warren Van Buren county, to Caney Fork section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 
  The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Tennessee are often tougher than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The beautiful scenery of Warren Van Buren County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. If you're coming from McMinnville it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page.
    Whitewater paddling here in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is a great experience. There are no other stretches to paddle along Rocky River than the to Caney Fork stretch. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but you'd better reserve in advance
because these hotels fill up quick. A bit of exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way this is an area with plenty of places for that. On this section you do get some distance, it's perfect for a one day trip.

Briefly about the general area:
The high level of rain makes Rocky River a relatively wet site; the month of March is the wettest with most of the rain while October is the month with the least amount
 
of precipitation.
For the period of the long summer days at Rocky River temperatures are usually in the 80's with night lows in the 60's. The cold days of the winter come with highs in the 40's, and throughout the dark hours in the winter at Rocky River temperatures drop to the 20's.

Rocky River, to Caney Fork road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class:
Length: 7 miles
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.71289
Longitude: -85.5805

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 35.78519
Longitude: -85.61171

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Current weather conditions at Rocky River, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Tennessee
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Local climate location: MC MINNVILLE 20 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river.

Mcminnville Inn, Mcminnville
10 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
11 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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Outdoors Recreation Near McMinnville, Tennessee
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of McMinnville, Tennessee, the metro area neareast to Rocky River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Rocky River.
 Whitewater Near Rocky River:
Caney Fork, White / Warren County , 4 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 1 miles long (Rock Island State Park - Bridge above Blue Hole picnic area to picnic area)
Caney Fork, White/Van Buren/Warren County , 12 miles away, Class I-III - 27.1 miles long (Bee Creek to Collins River)
Pine Creek, Dekalb County , 14 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 1.5 miles long (to Center Hill Reservior)
Cain Creek, Van Buren County , 16 miles away, Class II-V+ - 8 miles long (Fall Creek Falls State Park to Highway 30)
Savage Creek, Grundy County , 17 miles away, Class -blank- - 5.7 miles long (Savage Gulf)
Big Brush Creek, Sequatchie County , 21 miles away, Class III-V+ - 8.5 miles long (Bridge on FS road off Highway 8/111 to Highway 127)
Little Brush Creek, Sequatchie County , 23 miles away, Class IV-V - 2.5 miles long (To Route 111 right past Dunlap)
Bee Creek, White/ Cumberland/ Van Buren County , 23 miles away, Class III-V - 8 miles long (Bee Creek to Caney Fork)
Woodcock Creek, Sequatchie County , 25 miles away, Class IV-V+ - 6 miles long (Woodcock Gulf to Daus)
Caney Fork, White/ Cumberland County , 25 miles away, Class III-V - 9.1 miles long (Clifty Bridge to Bee Creek)
 Hotels Near Rocky River:
Mcminnville Inn, Mcminnville , 10 miles away
Scottish Inns McMinnville, Mcminnville , 11 miles away
Best Western Tree City Inn, Mcminnville , 12 miles away
Americas Best Value Inn/Mcminnville, Mcminnville , 13 miles away
Baymont Inn & Suites Cookeville, Cookeville , 22 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Rocky River:
Horseshoe Bend Marina, Walling, 7 miles away
Spencer Cove RV Park, Spencer, 9 miles away
Winding Creek Mountain Resort, Spencer, 9 miles away
 National Parks Near Rocky River:
Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 46 miles away
Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 70 miles away
 Lakes Near Rocky River

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