Tennessee whitewater, North White Oak Creek Fentress Scott county, Zenith Mines to Leatherwood Ford section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS II     7.8 miles   The wonderful Tennessee scenery and the cool fresh water beats anything. Whitewater rafting and kayaking spots in Tennessee tend to be more challenging than the national average, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that rivers here are not as easy as elsewhere. This section is long enough to enjoy a good non stop paddle, it's good length for a morning trip. If you're coming from Harriman it's not a long drive at all to the starting     location, please print out a copy of the road map further down the page so you won’t get lost. There are some good stretches to paddle in this river system, the Zenith Mines to Leatherwood Ford stretch is one of them. Whitewater paddling here in the Cumberland Plateau Mountains is a great experience. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. This section of North White Oak Creek in Tennessee is 7.8 miles long and is a class II section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking this is an area with plenty of places for that. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming   back for more. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but do book a room before you come because it is a very popular destination. Briefly about the general area: Places like Pickett State Park are splendid to check out; if you're here you will meet lots of folks from nearby Elgin. If you want a great time in the great outdoors just come on up to the Cumberland Plateau Mountains. Go for a hike on the Hidden Passage Trail, and if you feel like a little side journey, try Logging Hollow. This river is a great place to visit. Don't leave North White Oak Creek without first going for a hike along the Island Trail. North White Oak Creek, Zenith Mines to Leatherwood Ford 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 North White Oak Creek.   Whitewater Near North White Oak Creek: North White Oak Creek, Fentress Scott County, 3 miles away       Class II - 7.8 miles long (Zenith Mines to Leatherwood Ford) Cumberland River - Big South Fork, McCreary/Whitley County, 3 miles away       Class II - 12 miles long (Station Camp to Lake Cumberland) Cumberland River - Big South Fork, Scott / Pulaski County, 3 miles away       Class II+(IV) - 19 miles long (Leatherwood Ford to Blue Heron Kentucky) White Oak Creek, Morgan/ Scott/ Fentress County, 6 miles away       Class I-II - 6 miles long (Highway 52 to Clear Fork River) Cumberland River - Big South Fork, Scott County, 6 miles away       Class II-IV - 10.2 miles long (Burnt Mill Bridge over Clear Fork to Bridge at Leatherwood Ford) Clear Fork, Scott County, 6 miles away       Class II+ - 10 miles long (Brewster Bridge to Burnt Mill Bridge) Pine Creek, Scott County, 6 miles away       Class IV-V - 1.62 miles long (Close to Toonley to Leatherwood Ford) White Oak Creek, Morgan/ Scott County, 9 miles away       Class II - 21.3 miles long (Burville Road to Burnt Mill Bridge) New River, Scott County, 11 miles away       Class II-III - 8.9 miles long (US 27 Bridge to Clear Fork River) Cumberland River - Little South Fork, Wayne McCreary County, 13 miles away       Class I-II - 45 miles long (Parmleysville to confluence with Big South Fork)   Ski Areas Near North White Oak Creek: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 89 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs   Hotels Near North White Oak Creek: Red Roof Inn Whitley City, Whitley City , 23 miles away Monticello Motel, Monticello , 24 miles away Best Western Lake Cumberland Inn, Monticello , 25 miles away Eagles View BB, Burnside , 31 miles away Days Inn Harriman, Harriman , 31 miles away   Campgrounds Near North White Oak Creek: Bandy Creek Campground, Scott County, 2 miles away Big South Fork Lodge Campground and Motel, Jamestown, 4 miles away Saddle Valley Campground, Jamestown, 5 miles away   Trails Near North White Oak Creek: Hidden Passage Trail, Pickett , 9 miles away Island Trail, Pickett , 9 miles away Ridge Trail, Pickett , 9 miles away Ladder Trail, Pickett , 9 miles away Lake View Trail, Pickett , 9 miles away   Public Lands Near North White Oak Creek: Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN , 14 miles away Obed Wild & Scenic River, Wartburg - TN , 23 miles away Pickett State Park, Tennessee , 9 miles away Frozen Head State Park, Tennessee , 23 miles away General Burnside Island State Park, Kentucky , 31 miles away   Golf Courses Near North White Oak Creek: Town Of Oneida Municipal Golf, Oneida , 12 miles away