riverfacts.com
US Whitewater > Tennessee > Cumberland River - Clear Fork

MORE INFOSTATSSAFETY

      
   
   
   

Tennessee whitewater, Cumberland River - Clear Fork

Campbell county, Highway 90 bridge to Sandy Beach Cove section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.

 

CLASS II-III     3 miles
 
As of August 2009 you're on your own to find the best take out.  The former takeout area is now posted.  There are other options, but I haven't checked them all out. See Americanwhitewater for more information about paddling this section. Says Michael

The Highway 90 bridge to Sandy Beach Cove stretch of Cumberland River - Clear Fork is 3 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. The starting point
    is not too far from La Follette. There are some good hotels near the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. This river system is full of great paddling sections, the Highway 90
bridge to Sandy Beach Cove section is just one of them. Great exercise and just hanging out with mother nature have people coming from far and near. Since you're on this site you are probably into whitewater rafting or kayaking, either way in this general area you won't find many other paddling places. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Tennessee is often tougher than elsewhere, so you'd better keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere.  
The natural beauty of Campbell County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. The beauty of the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is a great plus for this river. This section is quite short so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby.

Briefly about the general area:
Places like Indian Mountain State Park are great to check out, and there are plenty of folks from Jellico here. If you want a pleasant time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Cumberland Plateau Mountains.

   

Stats
map
Stats for this river stretch


Weather
weather
Local weather forecast


OUTDOORS
These outdoors activities are available near Cumberland River - Clear Fork.
 Whitewater Near Cumberland River - Clear Fork:
Cumberland River - Clear Fork, Campbell County, 1 miles away
      Class II-III - 3 miles long (Highway 90 bridge to Sandy Beach Cove)
Cumberland River, Whitley/McCreary County, 16 miles away
      Class I-II - 12 miles long (Redbird Kentucky204 Bridge to Cumberland Falls)
Whitewater Outfitter - Sheltowee Trace Outfitters, Mccreary County, 21 miles away
      Whitewater outfitter
Cumberland River, Whitley/ McCreary County, 25 miles away
      Class II-III - 11 miles long (Cumberland Falls to Laurel River)
Bark Camp Creek, Whitley County, 26 miles away
      Class III-IV - 0 miles long (Old Fluffy)
Laurel River, Laurel County, 27 miles away
      Class II-III(IV) - 2 miles long (Below Laurel River Lake)
 Ski Areas Near Cumberland River - Clear Fork:
Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 59 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs
Cataloochee, North Carolina , 87 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs
 Marinas Near Cumberland River - Clear Fork:
Sugar Hollow Dock, La Follette , 12 miles away
Whitman Hollow Boat Dock, La Follette , 14 miles away
Flat Hollow Marina & Resort, Speedwell , 14 miles away
Twin Cove Marina, Caryville , 17 miles away
Sequoyah Marina, Andersonville , 17 miles away
 Hotels Near Cumberland River - Clear Fork:
Days Inn Jellico - Tennessee State Line, Jellico , 6 miles away
Super 8 Williamsburg, Williamsburg , 12 miles away
Cumberland Inn, Williamsburg , 12 miles away
Hampton Inn Williamsburg KY, Williamsburg , 12 miles away
Comfort Inn Pioneer, Pioneer , 17 miles away
 Campgrounds Near Cumberland River - Clear Fork:
Williamsburg Motel, Williamsburg, 4 miles away
Indian Mountain State Park, Jellico, 6 miles away
Powell Valley Resort, La Follette, 11 miles away
 Trails Near Cumberland River - Clear Fork:
Deer Trail, Anderson , 19 miles away
River Bluff Trail, Anderson , 19 miles away
 Public Lands Near Cumberland River - Clear Fork:
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN , 32 miles away
Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 48 miles away
Indian Mountain State Park, Tennessee , 6 miles away
Norris Dam State Park, Tennessee , 17 miles away
Cove Lake State Park, Tennessee , 17 miles away
 Golf Courses Near Cumberland River - Clear Fork:
The Golf Course, Williamsburg , 17 miles away
Rarity Point Golf & Country, Lenoir City , 18 miles away
 Lakes Near Cumberland River - Clear Fork
Chenoa Lake, Bell , 16 miles away
Swan Pond, Knox , 18 miles away
Norris Lake, Anderson , 19 miles away

Copyright © Stratus-Pikpuk, Inc.
Some content, including Reach Name, Class, Coordinates, and Length, comes from American Whitewater with permission.