Tennessee whitewater - Tellico River, Great Smoky Mountains, Monroe County Monroe county, Ranger Station to Tellico Plains section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-III     4.2 miles   This stretch of Tellico River in Monroe County is 4.2 miles long and it is classified as a class I-III section by American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Monroe County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream attract people from near and far. The Ranger Station to Tellico Plains stretch is one of many paddling stretches in this river system. A bit of exercise and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more. When you're paddling down a Great Smoky Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery     along the way too. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Tennessee are harder than the national norm, so keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. This stretch is mid length, it's good length for a morning trip. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. The starting location is a short drive from Athens, as you can see on the road map further down. There aren’t any hotels right nearby but if you're willing to drive a short distance then no problem but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way around here you'll find a large number of good spots. Briefly about the general area: Through the summertime here at Tellico River, high temperatures mostly reach the 80's while night lows   are regularly in the 60's. High temperatures during the winter are normally in the 40's while Tellico River overnight low temperatures during the wintertime are in the 20's. The Basin Gap Trail is a fine hiking trail close to Tellico River, and if you fancy a little side visit, try Aiken Hollow. Whohoo, so many enjoyable things in one place! The Great Smoky Mountains is unbeatable! On a good day at Tellico River you can take a hike along the Warriors Passage Trail. The high level of precipitation makes Tellico River a quite wet place; most of the rain falls throughout March while October is usually the driest month. Tellico River, Ranger Station to Tellico Plains road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked. QUICK STATS AW Class: I-III Length: 4.2 miles    Putin Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.3423 Longitude: -84.23131 Takeout Location Coordinates: Latitude: 35.36299 Longitude: -84.28221 Paddler input for Tellico River, Tennessee: Submit Input: Your Name: Write or Paste Input here: Upload picture:      Input Submission Guidelines Current weather conditions at Tellico River, Great Smoky Mountains, Tennessee Local climate location: ATHENS 8 miles away RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS There are no whitewater outfitters currently listed for this river. Sleep Inn Etowah, Etowah 18 miles away Brand new Sleep Inn located in the heart of the Etowah Antique District and L and N Railroad Depot Museum. Conveniently located to Ocoee White Water rafting and Cherohala Skyway. It is a great stop ov... Econo Lodge Sweetwater, Sweetwater 20 miles away Very close to Lost Sea. King rooms are available. Located 40 miles south of Knoxville, and 60 miles north of Chattanooga. Pet accommodation: 10.00/night per pet. Non-refundable. Pet Policy: Only pets ... Magnuson Sweetwater Inn, Sweetwater 21 miles away Located minutes away from the the Lost Sea Cavern and the Cherokee National Forest, and 35 miles from the Great Smoky Mountains is the Magnuson Hotel Sweetwater. The Sequoyah Museum and famous motorc...   Great Smoky Mountains Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater kayaking and rafting spots in the Great Smoky Mountains. Great Smoky Mountains Outdoors Info Complete outdoors info for the Great Smoky Mountains. All Tennessee Whitewater Complete list of all the whitewater paddling spots in Tennessee. Books about whitewater paddling on Tellico River, Tennessee List of books from Amazon.com that cover whitewater paddling on Tellico River, 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 Athens, Tennessee Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Athens, Tennessee, the metro area neareast to Tellico River. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.       These outdoors activities are available near Tellico River.   Whitewater Near Tellico River: Wildcat Creek, Monroe County , 1 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 4 miles long (Source to Tellico River) Tellico River, Monroe County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 5.4 miles long (Bridge below Jared's Knee to Ranger Station) Laurel Creek, Monroe County , 4 miles away, Class V - 0.2 miles long (to Tellico right below Turkey Creek Confluence) Tellico River, Monroe County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV - 2 miles long (Bridge above Bald River to bridge below Jared's Knee) Turkey Creek, Monroe County , 6 miles away, Class IV-V - 3 miles long (Waucheesi to Tellico River) Bald River, Monroe County , 8 miles away, Class II-IV(V) - 6 miles long (ForkSouth 126 bridge to Bald River Falls) Tellico River, Monroe County , 9 miles away, Class II-III - 8 miles long (Trout Hatchery to Bridge above Bald River) North River, Monroe County , 10 miles away, Class III-IV - 2 miles long (North River Campground to Tellico River) Coker Creek, Polk County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV(V) - 6 miles long (Highway 68 to Hiwassee River) Citico Creek, Cherokee County , 12 miles away, Class III-IV - 4 miles long (Indian Boundary to Below Pigs in Space)   Ski Areas Near Tellico River: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 52 miles away, 600 vertical feet Sky Valley, Georgia , 66 miles away, 210 vertical feet Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 68 miles away, 225 vertical feet Cataloochee, North Carolina , 81 miles away, 740 vertical feet Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 125 miles away, 700 vertical feet Ski Beech, North Carolina , 171 miles away, 830 vertical feet Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 172 miles away, 1200 vertical feet Hawksnest, North Carolina , 174 miles away, 619 vertical feet Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 185 miles away, 365 vertical feet   Hotels Near Tellico River: Sleep Inn Etowah, Etowah , 18 miles away Econo Lodge Sweetwater, Sweetwater , 20 miles away Magnuson Sweetwater Inn, Sweetwater , 21 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Loudon, TN, Loudon , 21 miles away Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Murphy, Nc, Murphy , 21 miles away   Camp Grounds Near Tellico River: Tellico Plains Koa, Tellico Plains, 2 miles away Coker Creek Village, Cokercreek, 5 miles away Little Tellico Campground, Vonore, 10 miles away   Trails Near Tellico River: Warriors Passage Trail, Monroe County , 4 miles away Basin Gap Trail, Monroe County , 5 miles away Doc Rogers Trail, Monroe County , 5 miles away Basin Lead Trail, Monroe County , 5 miles away Conasauga Falls Trail, Monroe County , 6 miles away   National Parks Near Tellico River: Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 47 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 55 miles away   Lakes Near Tellico River