Tennessee whitewater, Cooper Creek Sequatchie Hamilton county, Barker Camp Road to Bowater Parking Lot section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V+     5 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so keep in mind that lots of rivers here are not for beginners. If you're coming from Chattanooga it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, as you can see on the road map further down. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, around here you'll find a large number of good rivers. A good workout     and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. The wonderful Sequatchie/ Hamilton County scenery and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream have people coming here. The wild scenery of the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is great. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. This section of Cooper Creek in Sequatchie/ Hamilton County is 5 miles long and is rated by American Whitewater as a class IV-V+ section. This is one of a small number of paddling sections in this river system, there are a few others too. On this section you do get some distance,   suitable for an afternoon trip. You can pitch a tent or park your RV at a nearby campground. Briefly about the general area: Interesting geology is available here; Big Bend is in the vicinity of Cooper Creek, and if you're here you should go to Redbird Point. All year is a good time in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains if you love the outdoors. If you want to take a look at some exciting stuff, take a look at Little Bend. A journey to Harrison Bay State Park when you're here at Cooper Creek is a delightful idea, and you'll meet a lot of people from Hixson here. A trip to Cooper Creek wouldn’t be complete without a spree to nearby Booker T. Cooper Creek, Barker Camp Road to Bowater Parking Lot road map Printable road map with the put-in and take-out locations clearly marked.     Map Detailed Map Stats Stats for this river stretch Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Cooper Creek.   Whitewater Near Cooper Creek: North Chickamauga Creek, Hamilton County, 3 miles away       Class III-IV - 2 miles long (Bowater Parking Area to Highway 27) Soddy Creek, Hamilton County, 3 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 5.6 miles long (Waldens Ridge to Jones Gap Road) Cooper Creek, Sequatchie/ Hamilton County, 3 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 5 miles long (Barker Camp Road to Bowater Parking Lot) Deep Creek, Hamilton County, 4 miles away       Class V - 1.75 miles long (Mowbray to Soddy) North Chickamauga Creek, Hamilton County, 5 miles away       Class IV-V - 12 miles long (Walden Ridge to Soddy-Daisy) Falling Water Creek, Hamilton County, 5 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 2.5 miles long (Waldens Ridge to Soddy Daisy) Cain Creek, Sequatchie/ Hamilton County, 6 miles away       Class IV-V - 6 miles long (Barker Camp Road to Bowater Parking lot) Little Soddy Creek, Hamilton County, 6 miles away       Class IV-V+ - 1.6 miles long (Hotwater Road to Back Valley Road) Coal Bank, Sequatchie County, 6 miles away       Class -blank- - 1 miles long (ridge) Big Possum Creek, Bledsoe County, 7 miles away       Class III+(IV) - 8.5 miles long (Waldens Ridge to Bakewell)   Marinas Near Cooper Creek: Pine Harbor Marina, Soddy Daisy , 10 miles away Chickamauga Marina, Chattanooga , 10 miles away Shady Grove Harbor, Soddy Daisy , 11 miles away Misty Harbor Marina, Soddy Daisy , 11 miles away Big Ridge Yacht Club, Chattanooga , 12 miles away   Hotels Near Cooper Creek: Home Town Inn Soddy Daisy, Soddy-Daisy , 6 miles away Quality Inn Hixson, Hixson , 8 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites CHATTANOOGA-HIXSON, Hixson , 8 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Chattanooga North At Highway 153, TN, Hixson , 8 miles away La Quinta Inn & Suites Chattanooga North - Hixson, Hixson , 8 miles away   Campgrounds Near Cooper Creek: Stevenson Branch Camp, Soddy Daisy, 1 miles away Board Camp, Soddy Daisy, 7 miles away Little Possum North, Bakewell, 8 miles away   Trails Near Cooper Creek: Hardy Trail, Hamilton , 15 miles away Skyuka Trail, Hamilton , 16 miles away Bluff Trail, Hamblen , 17 miles away Bluff Trail, Hamilton , 17 miles away Skyuka Trail, Dade , 18 miles away   Public Lands Near Cooper Creek: Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 36 miles away Little River Canyon National Preserve, Fort Payne - AL , 55 miles away Booker T. Washington State Park, Tennessee , 10 miles away Harrison Bay State Park, Tennessee , 13 miles away Park Fall Creek Falls State Park, Tennessee , 20 miles away   Golf Courses Near Cooper Creek: Montlake Golf & Country Club, Soddy Daisy , 4 miles away Valleybrook Golf & Country Club, Hixson , 8 miles away Quarry Golf Club, Chattanooga , 8 miles away   Lakes Near Cooper Creek Chickamauga Lake, Hamilton , 10 miles away Rainbow Lake, Hamilton , 10 miles away Lake Junior, Hamilton , 10 miles away