Virginia whitewater, Tennessee Laurel Creek Johnson county, Roadside Laurel section whitewater kayaking, rafting, and paddling information.   CLASS III+(IV)     2.5 miles   This stretch of Tennessee Laurel Creek in Virginia is 2.5 miles long and is a class III+(IV) section of whitewater according to American Whitewater. The nature scenery of Johnson County and the water flowing gracefully down Tennessee Laurel Creek beats anything. The average whitewater rafting or kayaking river tends to be a bit easier to master in this state than those in other states, so keep in mind that the rivers in this state are     less demanding. This is a somewhat short section so you'll have to walk back to the start over and over. This is one of a small number of paddling stretches in this river system, there are a few others too. And of course, there are campgrounds nearby. You might be into whitewater rafting or kayaking or both, doesn't matter, this is an area with plenty of rivers for that. The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. If you're coming from Boone it's not a long drive at all to the put-in location, if you're not familiar with the area there's a road map further down the page. Briefly   about the general area: Here at Tennessee Laurel Creek there are plenty of folks from Laurel Bloomery, and hiking is a popular thing to do around Tennessee Laurel Creek; Clark Mountain Trail is a glorious local trail. Near Tennessee Laurel Creek you come across Negro Grave Hollow which is a good location to stop by. Why not take a refreshing hike along the Maple Spring Fire Trail. For the duration of the summertime months at Tennessee Laurel Creek highs are usually in the 80's. Summer night lows descend down to the 50's. For the duration of the winter highs are in the 40's with temperatures at Tennessee Laurel Creek dipping down into the 20's during winter nights. Tennessee Laurel Creek, Roadside Laurel 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 Tennessee Laurel Creek.   Whitewater Near Tennessee Laurel Creek: Tennessee Laurel Creek, Johnson County, 1 miles away       Class III+(IV) - 2.5 miles long (Roadside Laurel) Laurel Creek, Washington County, 2 miles away       Class I-III - 2.5 miles long (Damascus to South Fork of Holston River) Beaverdam Creek, Johnson (TN) / Washington County, 4 miles away       Class II-III - 4 miles long (Backbone Rock Park to Laurel Creek) Holston River - South Fork, Washington County, 6 miles away       Class I-III - 8 miles long (Damascus to Alvarado) Green Cove Creek, Washington County, 6 miles away       Class III-IV+(V) - 1.5 miles long (AT - Virginia Creeper Trail) Whitetop Laurel Creek, Washington/ Grayson County, 7 miles away       Class II-IV - 12 miles long (Route 728 to Route 58) Tumbling Creek, Russell County, 19 miles away       Class II-III+ - 1 miles long (Rt. 613 to Route 611) Tumbling Creek, Russell County, 19 miles away       Class V - 5 miles long (Upper Gorge) Big Wilson Creek, Grayson County, 19 miles away       Class III-V+ - 3 miles long (Close to Mouth of Wilson) Watauga River, Watauga County, 20 miles away       Class II-III - 4 miles long (US Route 321 Bridge to Route 1200)   Ski Areas Near Tennessee Laurel Creek: Ski Beech, North Carolina , 24 miles away, 830 foot drop, 10 lifts, 15 runs Appalachian Mountain, North Carolina , 25 miles away, 365 foot drop, 5 lifts, 9 runs Hawksnest, North Carolina , 26 miles away, 619 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 27 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 8 lifts, 20 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 63 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Winterplace, West Virginia , 70 miles away, 603 foot drop, 9 lifts, 27 runs   Marinas Near Tennessee Laurel Creek: Pappy's Marina and Campground, Butler , 19 miles away   Hotels Near Tennessee Laurel Creek: MillsapBaker Estate, Damascus , 2 miles away Econo Lodge Glade Spring, Glade Spring , 9 miles away Knights Inn Glade Spring, Glade Spring , 9 miles away Americas Best Value Inn Abingdon, Abingdon , 13 miles away Red Roof Inn Abingdon, Abingdon , 14 miles away   Campgrounds Near Tennessee Laurel Creek: Saunders Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Laurel Bloomery, 4 miles away Happy Valley Campground, Mountain City, 4 miles away Backbone Rock, Damascus, 4 miles away   Trails Near Tennessee Laurel Creek: Clark Mountain Trail, Washington , 3 miles away Maple Spring Fire Trail, Sullivan , 10 miles away Maple Spring Fire Trail, Sullivan , 10 miles away Iron Mountain Trail, Smyth , 10 miles away Elk Garden Trail, Smyth , 12 miles away   Public Lands Near Tennessee Laurel Creek: Grayson Highlands State Park, Virginia , 18 miles away Hungry Mother State Park, Virginia , 22 miles away Mount Jefferson State Park, North Carolina , 23 miles away   Golf Courses Near Tennessee Laurel Creek: Deer Field Golf Course, Damascus , 3 miles away Greenway Creek Golf Course, Glade Spring , 10 miles away Redtail Mountain Golf Club, Mountain City , 10 miles away