Tennessee whitewater, Doe River Carter county, Hampton to Elizabethton section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     8.5 miles   The starting point is not too far from Johnson City, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state are often tougher than in other states, so you'd better keep in mind that the rivers in this state are less manageable. The wonderful Tennessee scenery and the sparkling of the sunlight on the water have people coming here. On this section you do get some distance,     it's perfect for a one day trip. The Hampton to Elizabethton stretch of Doe River is 8.5 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. No shortage of good hotels, and if you make reservations in advance you're all set. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Getting a good workout and spending some quality time in nature are great attractions for lots of people. This is not the only paddling stretch in this river system, there are others too. Briefly about the general area: Doe River is near Cherokee National Forest which is a pretty site. There's good hiking along the Old Dug Trail,   and you'll in all probability meet some people from Butler here. A river like this is too good to miss. A good spot to pop by near Doe River is Long Hollow; you beyond doubt ought to have a look at Sycamore Shoals State Park if you're here. Good hiking is available along the Stone Mountain Trail; a visit to McCathern Spring will fill your soul with good feelings. High temperatures at Doe River during the warm months are in the 80's. During the moonlight hours it's typically in the 60's. The wintertime comes with highs in the 40's while Doe River nighttime low temperatures through the wintertime are in the 20's. Doe River, Hampton to Elizabethton 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 Doe River.   Whitewater Near Doe River: Doe River, Carter County, 2 miles away       Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Hampton to Elizabethton) Watauga, Carter/ Washington County, 5 miles away       Class I-II - 20.6 miles long (Watauga Reservoir to Boone Lake) Doe River - Laurel Fork, -blank- County, 6 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Dennis Cove to Hampton) Doe River, Carter County, 6 miles away       Class III-IV - 5.7 miles long (Blevins Bridge on Bear Cage Road to Highway 19E bridge) Doe River, Carter County, 10 miles away       Class II-III - 4.6 miles long (Crabtree to Blevins Bridge on Bear Gauge Road) Holston River, Sullivan County, 14 miles away       Class I-II - 10 miles long (South Holston Dam to Boone Lake) Elk River, Carter County, 16 miles away       Class II-III - 4.3 miles long (Route 2520 to US 321 bridge Close to Elk Mills) Nolichucky River, Unicoi County, 17 miles away       Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Poplar North to Nolichucky Gorge Campground) Nolichucky River, Mitchell/ Unicoi County, 17 miles away       Class III-IV - 8.1 miles long (Rt 197 Poplar to 19/23 Close to Erwin) Elk River, Avery (NC)/Carter (TN) County, 17 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 4.8 miles long (Route 130 to bridge above Sone Mtn Church Tennessee)   Ski Areas Near Doe River: Ski Beech, North Carolina , 23 miles away, 830 foot drop, 10 lifts, 15 runs Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 26 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 8 lifts, 20 runs Hawksnest, North Carolina , 27 miles away, 619 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 29 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 38 miles away, 365 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 75 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 100 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs   Marinas Near Doe River: Fish Springs Marina, Hampton , 2 miles away Lakeshore Marina, Hampton , 6 miles away Laurel Marina Dealership, Bristol , 13 miles away Davis Marina, Blountville , 13 miles away Lake View Dock, Bristol , 15 miles away   Hotels Near Doe River: Quality Inn Johnson City, Johnson City , 10 miles away Carnegie Hotel, Johnson City , 12 miles away Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Johnson City, Johnson City , 12 miles away Red Roof Inn Johnson City, Johnson City , 12 miles away DoubleTree By Hilton Johnson City, Johnson City , 12 miles away   Campgrounds Near Doe River: Laurel Fork Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Hampton, 5 miles away Wautaga Lake Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Elizabethton, 5 miles away Watauga Dam Tailwater, Elizabethton, 5 miles away   Trails Near Doe River: Stone Mountain Trail, Carter , 4 miles away Old Dug Trail, Carter , 5 miles away Pond Mountain Trail, Carter , 8 miles away Laurel Fork Trail, Carter , 10 miles away Stamping Ground Trail, Unicoi , 10 miles away   Public Lands Near Doe River: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 47 miles away Sycamore Shoals State Park, Tennessee , 6 miles away Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee , 8 miles away Roan Mountain State Park, Tennessee , 10 miles away   Golf Courses Near Doe River: Elizabethton Golf Course, Elizabethton , 5 miles away Buffalo Valley Golf Course, Unicoi , 10 miles away City Of Johnson City, Johnson City , 10 miles away   Lakes Near Doe River Watauga Lake, Carter , 5 miles away South Holston Lake, Sullivan , 14 miles away Boone Lake, Sullivan , 18 miles away