Tennessee whitewater, Pine Creek Dekalb county, to Center Hill Reservior section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III-IV+(V)     1.5 miles   The rivers for whitewater rafting and kayaking here in Tennessee are often tougher than in other states, so if you're visiting here do keep in mind that a large number of rivers in this state are not easy. The starting point is not too far from McMinnville, there's a road map further down the page with more info on that. There's camping available near Pine Creek. The to Center Hill Reservior stretch is one of a few paddling stretches in     this river system. A bit of exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are great attractions for lots of people. Not too many hotels nearby, you'll have to drive a bit to get to one, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. The to Center Hill Reservior stretch of Pine Creek is 1.5 miles long and is a class III-IV+(V) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. No matter if you're whitewater rafting or kayaking around here you won't find a large number of other places. This is a short paddling stretch so it's not like you're gonna spend hours on the river in one stretch. Briefly about the general area:   You'll meet a lot of folks from Smithville here; Pine Creek is next to Edgar Evins State Park which is a lovely place. Rock Island State Park is both nice and striking, and it's in close proximity to Pine Creek. Throughout the days of summer, highs generally are in the 80's at Pine Creek. Summer night lows sink down to the 60's. Daytime highs all through the winter are in the 40's, and night lows in the 20's for Pine Creek. Pine Creek generally gets much precipitation. All through March this area sees the most rain, and the driest of the months is October. Pine Creek, to Center Hill Reservior 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 Pine Creek.   Whitewater Near Pine Creek: Pine Creek, Dekalb County, 1 miles away       Class III-IV+(V) - 1.5 miles long (to Center Hill Reservior) Caney Fork, White / Warren County, 11 miles away       Class II-IV(V) - 1 miles long (Rock Island State Park - Bridge above Blue Hole picnic area to picnic area) Rocky River, Warren Van Buren County, 16 miles away       Class -blank- - 7 miles long (to Caney Fork) Blackburn Fork, Jackson County, 23 miles away       Class II-III - 19.9 miles long (TN 6294 to Roaring River) Spring Creek, Jackson County, 30 miles away       Class II-III(IV) - 4 miles long (Waterloo Falls to Spring Creek Community)   Marinas Near Pine Creek: Sligo Marina, Smithville , 4 miles away Four Seasons Marina, Smithville , 4 miles away Pates Ford Marina, Smithville , 6 miles away Horseshoe Bend Marina, Walling , 7 miles away Hidden Harbor Marina-Holmes, Smithville , 8 miles away   Hotels Near Pine Creek: McMinnville Inn, McMinnville , 12 miles away Americas Best Value Inn McMinnville, McMinnville , 12 miles away Scottish Inns McMinnville, McMinnville , 12 miles away Best Western Tree City Inn, McMinnville , 12 miles away Rodeway Inn Gordonsville, Gordonsville , 20 miles away   Campgrounds Near Pine Creek: Ragland Bottom, Silver Point, 4 miles away Horseshoe Bend Marina, Walling, 7 miles away Floating Mill, Silver Point, 8 miles away   Public Lands Near Pine Creek: Russell Cave National Monument, Bridgeport - AL , 54 miles away Rock Island State Park, Tennessee , 10 miles away Edgar Evins State Park, Tennessee , 12 miles away Burgess Falls State Park, Tennessee , 15 miles away   Golf Courses Near Pine Creek: River Watch Golf Club, Walling , 5 miles away Smithville Golf Club, Smithville , 6 miles away Reserve 1 Golf Course, Mc Minnville , 16 miles away   Lakes Near Pine Creek Center Hill Lake, DeKalb , 12 miles away