Virginia whitewater - Tennessee Laurel Creek, Johnson County

Johnson county, Roadside Laurel section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 



CLASS III+(IV)     2.5 miles
  The put-in is not too far from Boone, as you can see on the road map further down. This section of Tennessee Laurel Creek in Virginia is 2.5 miles long and is a class III+(IV) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Virginia are often easier than in other states, so don't forget that rivers here are less demanding. This section is quite short so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. The nature scenery of Virginia and the sparkling of the sunlight on the
    water attract people from near and far. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling spots. There are no other sections to paddle along Tennessee
Laurel Creek than the Roadside Laurel section. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will have you coming back for more.

Briefly about the general area:
All the water falling down from the sky makes Tennessee Laurel Creek a wet spot; the wettest month of the year is generally July, that's the one that rains the most, and the driest month is November.
All through the months of summer here at Tennessee Laurel Creek, high temperatures frequently get into the 80's with nighttime lows in the 50's. For the period of the winter
 
highs are typically in the 40's with winter lows in the 20's overnight here at Tennessee Laurel Creek. Near Tennessee Laurel Creek you stumble on perfect sites like Negro Grave Hollow, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Tennessee Laurel Creek; Clark Mountain Trail is a fine local trail.

Tennessee Laurel Creek, Roadside Laurel road map
Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.

QUICK STATS
AW Class: III+(IV)
Length: 2.5 miles
Average Gradient: 80 fpm
  
Putin Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.59579
Longitude: -81.7531

Takeout Location Coordinates:
Latitude: 36.6197
Longitude: -81.7632

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Current weather conditions at Tennessee Laurel Creek, Virginia
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Local climate location: MARION EVAP STATION 31 miles away


RAFTING TRIP OUTFITTERS

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Outdoors Recreation Near Boone, North Carolina
Very comprehensive list of a variety of outdoors recreation in the vicinity of Boone, North Carolina, the metro area neareast to Tennessee Laurel Creek. Find info on campgrounds, hiking trails, ski resorts, lakes, beaches, parks, whitewater and more.
 

   

OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Tennessee Laurel Creek.
 Whitewater Near Tennessee Laurel Creek:
Whitetop Laurel Creek, Washington/ Grayson County , 3 miles away, Class II-IV - 12 miles long (Route 728 to Route 58)
Beaverdam Creek, Johnson (TN) / Washington County , 3 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (Backbone Rock Park to Laurel Creek)
Laurel Creek, Washington County , 4 miles away, Class I-III - 2.5 miles long (Damascus to South Fork of Holston River)
Green Cove Creek, Washington County , 6 miles away, Class III-IV+(V) - 1.5 miles long (AT - Virginia Creeper Trail)
Holston River - South Fork, Washington County , 8 miles away, Class I-III - 8 miles long (Damascus to Alvarado)
Tumbling Creek, Russell County , 18 miles away, Class II-III+ - 1 miles long (Rt. 613 to Route 611)
Tumbling Creek, Russell County , 19 miles away, Class V - 5 miles long (Upper Gorge)
Big Wilson Creek, Grayson County , 20 miles away, Class III-V+ - 3 miles long (Close to Mouth of Wilson)
Watauga River, Watauga County , 21 miles away, Class II-III - 4 miles long (US Route 321 Bridge to Route 1200)
Watauga, Watauga / Johnson County , 21 miles away, Class IV-V - 4.9 miles long (Guys Ford Bridge to Watauga Lake)
 Ski Areas Near Tennessee Laurel Creek:
Ski Beech, North Carolina , 24 miles away, 830 vertical feet
Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 25 miles away, 365 vertical feet
Hawksnest, North Carolina , 26 miles away, 619 vertical feet
Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 27 miles away, 1200 vertical feet
Wolf Laurel, North Carolina , 63 miles away, 700 vertical feet
Winterplace, West Virginia , 70 miles away, 603 vertical feet
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 109 miles away, 740 vertical feet
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 134 miles away, 600 vertical feet
Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 139 miles away, 225 vertical feet
Sky Valley, Georgia , 143 miles away, 210 vertical feet
 Hotels Near Tennessee Laurel Creek:
Brookside Mountain Cottages, Mountain City , 3 miles away
Mountain Empire Motel, Mountain City , 9 miles away
Swiss Inn Motel & Suites, Glade Spring , 9 miles away
Travelodge Glade Spring, Glade Spring , 9 miles away
America Court, Mountain City , 10 miles away
 Camp Grounds Near Tennessee Laurel Creek:
Happy Valley Campground, Mountain City, 4 miles away
Callebs Cove Campground, Abingdon, 11 miles away
Hungry Mother State Park, Marion, 17 miles away
 Trails Near Tennessee Laurel Creek:
Clark Mountain Trail, Washington County , 3 miles away
Maple Spring Fire Trail, Sullivan County , 10 miles away
Maple Spring Fire Trail, Sullivan County , 10 miles away
Iron Mountain Trail, Smyth County , 10 miles away
Elk Garden Trail, Smyth County , 12 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Tennessee Laurel Creek:
Deer Field Golf Course, Damascus , 3 miles away

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