Tennessee whitewater, New River Scott county, US 27 Bridge to Clear Fork River section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II-III     8.9 miles   Feb 19, 2011 put in at 27 and paddled down to where it meets Clear Fork...to date I have traveled from the headwaters of New River to where it meets Clear Fork forming the Big South Fork...this stretch from 27 down is by far the best this river has to offer...a kayak would have been better for this stretch but we mananaged to get the canoe through with some difficulty... Says Dillon W The starting location is a short drive from Harriman,     as you can see on the road map further down. The US 27 Bridge to Clear Fork River stretch of New River in Tennessee is 8.9 miles long and it is classified as a class II-III section by American Whitewater. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in this state tend to be more challenging than the national average, so don't forget that the rivers in this state are less manageable. Getting your paddling muscles activated and just hanging out with mother nature are great attractions for lots of people. On this section you do get some distance, you can easily run it on an afternoon. If you're a camper you can camp at one of the great campgrounds nearby. Not too many   hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. The natural beauty of Tennessee and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream make the trip here worthwhile. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. Whitewater paddling here in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is a great experience. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this area has a large number of paddling spots. Briefly about the general area: Interesting geology is available here; Reed Bottom is near New River. New River, US 27 Bridge to Clear Fork River 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 New River.   Whitewater Near New River: New River, Scott County, 3 miles away       Class II-III - 8.9 miles long (US 27 Bridge to Clear Fork River) Cumberland River - Big South Fork, Scott County, 3 miles away       Class II-IV - 10.2 miles long (Burnt Mill Bridge over Clear Fork to Bridge at Leatherwood Ford) Pine Creek, Scott County, 4 miles away       Class IV-V - 1.62 miles long (Close to Toonley to Leatherwood Ford) Cumberland River - Big South Fork, McCreary/Whitley County, 7 miles away       Class II - 12 miles long (Station Camp to Lake Cumberland) Cumberland River - Big South Fork, Scott / Pulaski County, 7 miles away       Class II+(IV) - 19 miles long (Leatherwood Ford to Blue Heron Kentucky) White Oak Creek, Morgan/ Scott/ Fentress County, 7 miles away       Class I-II - 6 miles long (Highway 52 to Clear Fork River) Clear Fork, Scott County, 10 miles away       Class II+ - 10 miles long (Brewster Bridge to Burnt Mill Bridge) North White Oak Creek, Fentress Scott County, 10 miles away       Class II - 7.8 miles long (Zenith Mines to Leatherwood Ford) White Oak Creek, Morgan/ Scott County, 10 miles away       Class II - 21.3 miles long (Burville Road to Burnt Mill Bridge) Emory River, Morgan County, 13 miles away       Class II-IV - 21.2 miles long (Gobey Bridge to Oakdale)   Ski Areas Near New River: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 81 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs   Hotels Near New River: Red Roof Inn Whitley City, Whitley City , 21 miles away Comfort Inn Pioneer, Pioneer , 24 miles away Super 8 Caryville TN, Caryville , 27 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites CARYVILLE, Caryville , 27 miles away Travelodge Caryville, Caryville , 27 miles away   Campgrounds Near New River: Bandy Creek Campground, Scott County, 8 miles away Big South Fork National RiverRA - Station Camp, Elgin, 8 miles away Big South Fork Lodge Campground and Motel, Jamestown, 12 miles away   Trails Near New River: Racoon Loop, McCreary , 16 miles away Hidden Passage Trail, Pickett , 16 miles away Deer Loop, McCreary , 16 miles away Island Trail, Pickett , 17 miles away Ladder Trail, Pickett , 17 miles away   Public Lands Near New River: Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN , 8 miles away Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 20 miles away Frozen Head State Park, Tennessee , 16 miles away Pickett State Park, Tennessee , 17 miles away Cove Lake State Park, Tennessee , 27 miles away   Golf Courses Near New River: Town Of Oneida Municipal Golf, Oneida , 6 miles away   Lakes Near New River Laurel Creek Reservoir, McCreary , 19 miles away