Tennessee whitewater - Stinging Fork, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Rhea County Rhea county, Stinging Fork Falls to Piney River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV(V)     7 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. The Stinging Fork Falls to Piney River section of Stinging Fork in Tennessee is 7 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV(V) section. There are many good hotels to choose from, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. The nature scenery of Rhea County and the playfulness of the water beats anything. On this section you do get some distance, it's good length for a morning trip. Whitewater     rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. The wild scenery of the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is great. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Getting your paddling muscles activated and a chance to spend some time outdoors will have you coming back for more. Stinging Fork doesn't have a lot of paddling stretches, the Stinging Fork Falls to Piney River stretch is the only one. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. Briefly about the general area: Through the summer here at Stinging Fork, high temperatures usually reach the 80's. When the night sets in temperatures dip down into the 60's. High temperatures all through the winter are   normally in the 40's; winter nights come with lows in the 20's to Stinging Fork. All the water falling down from the sky makes Stinging Fork a wet spot; the wettest month of the year is usually March, that's the one that rains the most; October is the month with the least moisture. Dead Negro Hollow is near Stinging Fork and is a good spot, and Whiteoak Bottoms is something you shouldn't miss while you're here. These mountains rock, just explore all the amusing things to do in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. Stinging Fork Falls is an inspiring place to pop by during your stay. Stinging Fork, Stinging Fork Falls to Piney River road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: IV(V) Length: 7 miles Average Gradient: 120 fpm    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.72193 Longitude: -84.92667 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.71049 Longitude: -84.8799 Paddler input for Stinging Fork, Tennessee: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Stinging Fork, Cumberland Plateau Mountains, Tennessee Local climate location: CROSSVILLE FAA AP 13 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Howard Johnson Spring City, Spring City 3 miles away Brand New Property Open August 2007. All guest rooms have LCD flat screen TV and DVD player, mini-fridge, microwave, coffee maker, hairdryer, and iron & board. La-Z-Boy lounge chairs are availab... Americas Best Value Inn, Dayton 13 miles away Best Western Dayton, Dayton 13 miles away Stay at this Dayton, Tennessee hotel surrounded by Tennessee history and the breathtaking Cumberland Mountains. Escape to the picturesque Best Western Dayton and experience the friendly staff and var...   Cumberland Plateau Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. Cumberland Plateau Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. All Tennessee Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Tennessee. Books about whitewater paddling on Stinging Fork, Tennessee List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Stinging Fork, Tennessee. 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 Stinging Fork. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Stinging Fork.   Whitewater Near Stinging Fork: Dunlap Creek, Cumberland/Bledsoe/Rhea County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 5.5 miles long (Jolley Road to Piney River) Duskin Creek, Bledsoe Rhea County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV - 2 miles long (Gap Road to Piney River at Spring City) Little Piney Creek, Rhea County , 2 miles away, Class III-IV(V+) - 1.75 miles long (Grandview TenNorth to Piney River) Piney River, Bledsoe Rhea County , 4 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 10.4 miles long (Wash-Pelfrey Road to Spring City) Moccasin Creek, Rhea County , 4 miles away, Class I-II - 1 miles long (Shut-In Gap Road to Piney River) White's Creek, Rhea County , 6 miles away, Class III+ - 6.5 miles long (Rt 68 to Possum Trot/Alloway Bridge) Basin Creek, Rhea County , 9 miles away, Class V - 3 miles long (Jeep Trail to Fall Creek) White's Creek, Rhea County , 10 miles away, Class III - 6 miles long (Possum Trot/Alloway Road to Route 27) Daddy's Creek, Cumberland County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 13 miles long (Sutton Dam to Antioch Bridge) Daddy's Creek, Cumberland County , 10 miles away, Class I-II - 17.5 miles long (Big Lick to Sutton Dam)   Ski Areas Near Stinging Fork: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 93 miles away, 600 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 115 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 117 miles away, 225 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 126 miles away, 740 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 166 miles away, 700 vertical feet Perfect North, Indiana , 193 miles away, 400 vertical feet Paoli Peaks, Indiana , 194 miles away, 300 vertical feet   Hotels Near Stinging Fork: Howard Johnson Spring City, Spring City , 3 miles away Mountain View Inn & Suites, Dayton , 13 miles away Americas Best Value Inn, Dayton , 13 miles away Best Western Dayton, Dayton , 13 miles away Budget Inn, Crossville , 13 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Stinging Fork: Stump Hollow Campground, Rhea County, 11 miles away Eden Marina, Spring City, 12 miles away Bridgadoon Resort, Rockwood, 12 miles away   Trails Near Stinging Fork: Fooshee Pass Trail, Meigs County , 10 miles away Laurel-Snow Trail, Rhea County , 13 miles away   National Parks Near Stinging Fork: Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 27 miles away Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN , 52 miles away   Lakes Near Stinging Fork