Tennessee whitewater, Nolichucky River Unicoi county, Nolichucky Gorge Campground to Jackson Love Bridge section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS I-II(III)     3 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. If you've been whitewater rafting and kayaking outside this state you might find the rivers here a bit more challenging, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that many runs in this state are not easy. The Nolichucky Gorge Campground to Jackson Love Bridge stretch of Nolichucky     River is 3 miles long and is according to American Whitewater a class I-II(III) section of whitewater. When you're paddling down a Great Smoky Mountains river like this one you always get great scenery along the way too. The nature scenery of Tennessee and the water flowing gracefully down Nolichucky River will make you feel great. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This is a pretty short section so you'd better be prepared to walk your kayak back to put-in a few times. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, there are lots of good spots for that around here. There are plenty of other sections in this river system   that can be paddled as well. If you'll be staying in a hotel you're in luck, lodging is available very near the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. A good workout and spending some quality time in nature will have you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: Nolichucky River is right by the Nolichucky River Trail; a spree here wouldn’t be complete without a visit to close by Cherokee National Forest. If you fancy the outdoors you'll fancy it here in the Great Smoky Mountains. The California Trail offers hiking at its best, and Ivy Hollow is in the vicinity, and is a nice spot. Nolichucky River, Nolichucky Gorge Campground to Jackson Love Bridge 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 Nolichucky River.   Whitewater Near Nolichucky River: Nolichucky River, Unicoi County, 1 miles away       Class I-II(III) - 3 miles long (Nolichucky Gorge Campground to Jackson Love Bridge) Whitewater Outfitter - Mountain Adventure Guide, Unicoi County, 1 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - USA Raft, Unicoi County, 1 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Cherokee Adventures, Unicoi County, 2 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Nolichucky River, Unicoi/ Washington County, 4 miles away       Class II+(III) - 0 miles long (Big Rocks) Spivey Creek, Unicoi County, 4 miles away       Class V+ - 1.8 miles long (Little Bald Creek to Tumbling Rich Gap Brook) Nolichucky River, Unicoi County, 7 miles away       Class III-IV - 8 miles long (Poplar North to Nolichucky Gorge Campground) Nolichucky River, Mitchell/ Unicoi County, 7 miles away       Class III-IV - 8.1 miles long (Rt 197 Poplar to 19/23 Close to Erwin) Doe River, Carter County, 20 miles away       Class II-III - 8.5 miles long (Hampton to Elizabethton) Doe River, Carter County, 22 miles away       Class III-IV - 5.7 miles long (Blevins Bridge on Bear Cage Road to Highway 19E bridge)   Ski Areas Near Nolichucky River: Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 10 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Ski Beech, North Carolina , 39 miles away, 830 foot drop, 10 lifts, 15 runs Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 40 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 8 lifts, 20 runs Hawksnest, North Carolina , 42 miles away, 619 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 54 miles away, 365 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 54 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 81 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 86 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 90 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs   Marinas Near Nolichucky River: Rockingham Marina, Johnson City , 17 miles away Lakeview Marina & RV Park, Kingsport , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Nolichucky River: Mountain Inn And Suites, Erwin , 1 miles away Super 8 Erwin, Erwin , 3 miles away Country Inn & Suites By Carlson, Jonesborough-Johnson City West, TN, Jonesborough , 11 miles away Hampton Inn Johnson City, Johnson City , 12 miles away Carnegie Hotel, Johnson City , 12 miles away   Campgrounds Near Nolichucky River: No Business Knob Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Erwin, 3 miles away Curly Maple Gap Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Erwin, 3 miles away Riverpark Campground, Jonesborough, 4 miles away   Trails Near Nolichucky River: California Trail, Unicoi , 1 miles away Nolichucky River Trail, Unicoi , 2 miles away No Business Trail, Unicoi , 2 miles away Patty Ridge Trail, Unicoi , 3 miles away Granny Lewis Trail, Unicoi , 3 miles away   Public Lands Near Nolichucky River: Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 30 miles away Cherokee National Forest, Tennessee , 14 miles away Davy Crockett Birthplace State, Tennessee , 16 miles away Warriors Path State Park, Tennessee , 23 miles away   Golf Courses Near Nolichucky River: Spring Creek Ranch, Collierville , 6 miles away Buffalo Valley Golf Course, Unicoi , 10 miles away Pine Oaks Golf Course, Johnson City , 12 miles away   Lakes Near Nolichucky River Boone Lake, Sullivan , 18 miles away