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Tennessee whitewater, Clear Creek
US 127 to Barnett Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.
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CLASS I-II 21 miles
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The put-in location is a short drive from Crossville. The US 127 to Barnett Bridge section of Clear Creek in Tennessee is 21 miles long and is a class I-II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The nature scenery of -blank- County and the cool fresh water will make you feel great. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so don't forget that a lot of the rivers |
here are not suitable for beginners. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. If you hurry you can run this
| section in a day but why not make it an overnighter, so why not pack your camping stuff too. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this area has a large number of paddling rivers. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The beauty of the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is a great | |
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plus for this river. Great exercise and spending some quality time in nature have people coming from far and near.
Briefly about the general area: A pleasant place to stop by in the vicinity of Clear Creek is
Big Hollow; Clear Creek is close to Cumberland Mountain State Park which is a beautiful place. You'll in fact wish for more hours in a day to enjoy all the amusing stuff in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. While you're
here at Clear Creek you will meet lots of folks from nearby Clarkrange. Clear Creek usually gets a great deal of rainfall. Of all the months in a year March is the one with the most rain, and the driest of the months is October.
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These outdoors activities are available near Clear Creek. |
| Whitewater Near Clear Creek:
Obed River, Cumberland/ Morgan County, 6 miles away Class II-IV - 4 miles long (Adams Bridge to Potter's Ford) |
Obed River, Cumberland/ Morgan County, 6 miles away Class I-III - 12 miles long (Potter's Ford to Obed Junction) |
White Creek, Morgan County, 8 miles away Class I-II - 7 miles long (Twin Bridges to Barnett Bridge) |
Clear Creek, -blank- County, 8 miles away Class I-II - 21 miles long (US 127 to Barnett Bridge) |
Clear Creek, Morgan County, 8 miles away Class I-III - 4.5 miles long (Barnett Bridge to Jett Bridge) |
Clear Fork - North Prong, Fentress County, 9 miles away Class III-IV - -blank- miles long (Old Sunbright to Banner Springs) |
Clear Fork, Morgan/ Scott/ Fentress County, 9 miles away Class I-II - 12 miles long (Gatewood Bridge to Brewster Bridge) |
Clear Fork - North Prong, Morgan Fentress County, 9 miles away Class I-II - 7 miles long (Banner Springs to Gatewood Bridge) |
Daddy's Creek, Cumberland County, 9 miles away Class III-V - 6.8 miles long (Antioch Bridge to Devils Breakfast Table Bridge) |
Obed River, Cumberland/ Morgan County, 11 miles away Class II-IV - 10 miles long (Obed Junction to Nemo) |
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| Hotels Near Clear Creek:
Holiday Inn Express & Suites CROSSVILLE, Crossville
, 11 miles away |
Hampton Inn Crossville, Crossville
, 11 miles away |
Comfort Suites Crossville, Crossville
, 11 miles away |
Baymont Inn & Suites Crossville, Crossville
, 12 miles away |
Quality Inn Crossville, Crossville
, 12 miles away |
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| Public Lands Near Clear Creek:
Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN
, 21 miles away |
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN
, 34 miles away |
Cumberland Mountain State Park, Tennessee
, 13 miles away |
Pickett State Park, Tennessee
, 26 miles away |
Frozen Head State Park, Tennessee
, 32 miles away |
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| Golf Courses Near Clear Creek:
Four Seasons Golf, Crossville
, 7 miles away |
Fairfield Glade Community Club, Crossville
, 8 miles away |
Plateau Golf, Crossville
, 8 miles away |
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