Tennessee whitewater, Thunderhead Prong Blount county, to confluence with Lynn Camp Prong section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS IV     1.5 miles   The starting location is a reasonable drive from Sevierville, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. The beautiful scenery of Tennessee and the water flowing gracefully down Thunderhead Prong attract people from near and far. 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 lots of rivers here are not     for beginners. A good workout and just hanging out with mother nature will make you glad you came. This is a short paddling stretch so better bring some good walking shoes. You might have to settle for a hotel a bit away from the river if you want to stay the night, but if you don’t have reservations you might end up sleeping in your car. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, in this general area you'll find lots of paddling places. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Whitewater paddling here   in the Great Smoky Mountains is a great experience. The to confluence with Lynn Camp Prong section of Thunderhead Prong in Tennessee is 1.5 miles long and has been rated as a class IV section by American Whitewater. Briefly about the general area: Devils Bench is an attention-grabbing spot to stop at while at Thunderhead Prong. Green Camp Gap is near Thunderhead Prong and is positively a fine site to stop by; Ober Gatlinburg has good slopes and a friendly staff. This is such a wonderful river. At Thunderhead Prong you always meet someone from Townsend, and Thunderhead Prong is right by the Meigs Mountain Trail. Thunderhead Prong, to confluence with Lynn Camp Prong 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 Thunderhead Prong.   Whitewater Near Thunderhead Prong: Thunderhead Prong, Blount County, 0 miles away       Class IV - 1.5 miles long (to confluence with Lynn Camp Prong) Little River - Middle Prong, Blount County, 0 miles away       Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Lynn Camp and Thunderhead Prong Confluence to Tremont Institute) Lynn Camp Prong, Blount County, 2 miles away       Class IV-V(V+) - 3 miles long (to confluence with Thunderhead Prong) Little River, Sevier County, 3 miles away       Class III-IV+ - 3.5 miles long (Sinks to Elbow) Little River, Blount County, 4 miles away       Class II-III - 2.6 miles long (Elbow to Townsend) Little River - West Prong, Blount County, 4 miles away       Class III-IV - 6 miles long (Cold Water Knob to Cades Cove Road) Little River - West Prong, Blount County, 5 miles away       Class III-IV - 3 miles long (Confluence with Laurel Creek to West Prong of Little River) Little River, Blount County, 7 miles away       Class II - 10 miles long (Townsend to Dam at Melrose) Little River, Sevier/Blount County, 8 miles away       Class II-III - 7 miles long (Bridge at Elkmont to Sinks) Cove Creek, Sevier County, 9 miles away       Class II-IV - 1.5 miles long (Cascades)   Ski Areas Near Thunderhead Prong: Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 9 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Cataloochee, North Carolina , 40 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 42 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 42 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 83 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs   Marinas Near Thunderhead Prong: Fontana Village Marina, Fontana Dam , 11 miles away Deyton Camp Boat Dock Rentals, Robbinsville , 18 miles away Santeetlah Marina, Lake Santeetlah , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Thunderhead Prong: Best Western Cades Cove Inn, Townsend , 6 miles away Tremont Lodge Resort, Townsend , 7 miles away Highland Manor Inn And Conference Center, Townsend , 8 miles away Dancing Bear Lodge, Townsend , 8 miles away Dancing Bear Cabins, Townsend , 9 miles away   Campgrounds Near Thunderhead Prong: Great Smoky Mountains National Park - West Prong, Townsend, 3 miles away Great Smoky Mountains National Park - Upper Henderson, Gatlinburg, 3 miles away Derrick Knob Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Almond, 3 miles away   Trails Near Thunderhead Prong: Meigs Mountain Trail, Sevier , 3 miles away Jakes Creek Trail, Sevier , 5 miles away Anthony Creek Trail, Blount , 6 miles away Laurel Falls Trail, Sevier , 7 miles away Russell Field Trail, Blount , 7 miles away   Public Lands Near Thunderhead Prong: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 12 miles away Nantahala National Forest, North Carolina , 29 miles away Fort Loudoun State Park, Tennessee , 37 miles away Panther Creek State Park, Tennessee , 40 miles away   Golf Courses Near Thunderhead Prong: Gatlinburg City Departments Golf Course, Pigeon Forge , 13 miles away Creekside Plantation Golf Course, Seymour , 16 miles away Eagle's Landing Golf Course, Sevierville , 16 miles away   Lakes Near Thunderhead Prong Fontana Lake, Swain , 13 miles away Santeetlah Lake, Graham , 19 miles away