Tennessee whitewater - Spring Creek, Overton County
Overton
county,
Highway 42 Close to Rickman to Roaring River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
CLASS II-V 28.6 miles
The sections for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Tennessee are often more challenging than in other states, so if you're not from around here don't forget that many of the sections here are not safe for beginners. The wonderful Overton County scenery and the cool fresh water have people coming here. The put-in location is a short drive from Cookevi lle, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. You can enjoy this stretch more if you take your time, so pack your sleeping bag. 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 a few other stretches in this river system that can be paddled as well. Great exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. There
are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. This stretch of Spring Creek in Overton County is 28.6 miles long and is a class II-V section of whitewater according to American Whitewater.
Briefly about the general area: Lots of rain falls at Spring Creek; March is the wettest month with most rain while October is commonly the driest month. The warmest time of the year at Spring Creek comes with high temperatures in the
80's with night lows in the 60's. Daytime highs throughout the winter are in the 40's; night lows during the winter for Spring Creek tend to be in the 20's. During your spree to Spring Creek you'll meet some people from Cookevi lle for sure.
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