Tennessee whitewater, Doe River - Laurel Fork Dennis Cove to Hampton section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV-V(V+)     5 miles   If you're coming from Johnson City it's not a long drive at all to the starting location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in this state is often more difficult than elsewhere, so better not forget that many runs in this state are not easy. This stretch of Doe River - Laurel Fork in Tennessee is 5 miles long and has been determined by American Whitewater to be a class     IV-V(V+) section. This stretch has has enough mileage, good for a one day paddling trip. Some people prefer whitewater rafting and some kayaking, either way there are lots of good rivers for that around here. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just being out on the river for a while are great reasons to come. The natural beauty of Tennessee and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream are reasons enough to come here and paddle. This river system is full of great paddling stretches, the Dennis Cove to Hampton stretch is just one of them. For all you camping people there are campgrounds nearby. There are nice comfortable hotels here,   but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: Roan Mountain State Park is a charming spot any time of year; Laurel Fork George is nearby, and is a great place. Waycoster Spring is always fun to check out, and Sycamore Shoals State Park is a nice site to stretch your legs a bit. This is such a fun river. Flagpole Point is a good place to explore while in the area; do put some time aside to spend at Laurel Falls if you're here at Doe River - Laurel Fork. Hiking is a popular thing to do around Doe River - Laurel Fork; Pond Mountain Trail is a tremendous local trail. Doe River - Laurel Fork, Dennis Cove to Hampton 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 - Laurel Fork.   Whitewater Near Doe River - Laurel Fork: Doe River - Laurel Fork, -blank- County, 1 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 5 miles long (Dennis Cove to Hampton) Doe River, Carter County, 3 miles away       Class III-IV - 5.7 miles long (Blevins Bridge on Bear Cage Road to Highway 19E bridge) Watauga, Carter/ Washington County, 3 miles away       Class I-II - 20.6 miles long (Watauga Reservoir to Boone Lake) Doe River, Carter County, 3 miles away       Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Hampton to Elizabethton) Doe River, Carter County, 6 miles away       Class II-III - 4.6 miles long (Crabtree to Blevins Bridge on Bear Gauge Road) Elk River, Carter County, 11 miles away       Class II-III - 4.3 miles long (Route 2520 to US 321 bridge Close to Elk Mills) Elk River, Avery (NC)/Carter (TN) County, 12 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 4.8 miles long (Route 130 to bridge above Sone Mtn Church Tennessee) Elk River, Carter and Avery County, 12 miles away       Class IV-V - 5 miles long (Big Falls to Poga Rd) Holston River, Sullivan County, 14 miles away       Class I-II - 10 miles long (South Holston Dam to Boone Lake) North Toe River, Avery County, 16 miles away       Class II - 10 miles long (Plumtree to Bush Rd/Rt. 19E)   Ski Areas Near Doe River - Laurel Fork: Ski Beech, North Carolina , 18 miles away, 830 foot drop, 10 lifts, 15 runs Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 21 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 8 lifts, 20 runs Hawksnest, North Carolina , 23 miles away, 619 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 31 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 33 miles away, 365 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 77 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs   Marinas Near Doe River - Laurel Fork: Fish Springs Marina, Hampton , 3 miles away Lakeshore Marina, Hampton , 3 miles away Pappy's Marina and Campground, Butler , 13 miles away Pioneer Landing Campground, Butler , 13 miles away Lake View Dock, Bristol , 15 miles away   Hotels Near Doe River - Laurel Fork: Quality Inn Johnson City, Johnson City , 14 miles away Carnegie Hotel, Johnson City , 16 miles away Econo Lodge Inn & Suites Johnson City, Johnson City , 17 miles away Red Roof Inn Johnson City, Johnson City , 17 miles away DoubleTree By Hilton Johnson City, Johnson City , 17 miles away   Campgrounds Near Doe River - Laurel Fork: Laurel Fork Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Hampton, 0 miles away Black Bear Resort, Hampton, 1 miles away Dennis Cove Campground, Carter County, 2 miles away   Trails Near Doe River - Laurel Fork: Pond Mountain Trail, Carter , 4 miles away Laurel Fork Trail, Carter , 5 miles away Laurel Fork Trail, Carter , 5 miles away Stone Mountain Trail, Carter , 6 miles away Little Pond Mountain Trail, Carter , 6 miles away   Public Lands Near Doe River - Laurel Fork: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 48 miles away Sycamore Shoals State Park, Tennessee , 5 miles away Roan Mountain State Park, Tennessee , 5 miles away Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee , 9 miles away   Golf Courses Near Doe River - Laurel Fork: Elizabethton Golf Course, Elizabethton , 10 miles away Buffalo Valley Golf Course, Unicoi , 13 miles away City Of Johnson City, Johnson City , 15 miles away   Lakes Near Doe River - Laurel Fork Watauga Lake, Carter , 3 miles away South Holston Lake, Sullivan , 14 miles away Wildcat Lake, Avery , 19 miles away