Outdoor Adventures Cocke county, Tennessee whitewater outfitter     Class IV-V Rapids Pigeon River Russell Fork Rafts Guided Trips Whitewater Rafting Trips River Guides Class I Rapids Class II Rapids Class III Rapids Class IV Rapids Class V Rapids Class III-IV Rapids The starting location is a short drive from Newport. Whitewater rafting and kayaking in Tennessee is often tougher than elsewhere, so don't forget that lots of rivers here are not for beginners.     The nearby hotels are a bit away from the river, but you'd better reserve in advance because these hotels fill up quick. There are campgrounds quite near the river where you can camp. Whitewater paddling here in the Great Smoky Mountains is a great experience. The scenic beauty of Cocke County and the beautiful way the water current moves down the stream beats anything. Whether you're whitewater rafting or kayaking in this general area you'll find lots of paddling rivers. Getting some good exercise and a chance to spend some time outdoors are sure to keep you coming back for more. Briefly about the general area: There are great spots to explore along   the Lower Whiterock Trail; during your trip here you'll meet some people from Hartford for sure. Just can't get enough of the Great Smoky Mountains. Going for a hike on the Stone Mountain Trail is always a great adventure, and Trail Hollow is a perfect location to stop at. Lots of fun awaits you along this river. Really great skiing awaits you at Cataloochee. Outdoor Adventures sees pretty high levels of precipitation. The month with most of the rain is May; the driest month is October. All through the warmest time of the year here at Outdoor Adventures, high temperatures regularly get into the 80's while overnight lows are regularly in the 60's.     Weather Local weather forecast These outdoors activities are available near Outdoor Adventures.   Whitewater Near Outdoor Adventures: Whitewater Outfitter - USA Raft, Cocke County, 0 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Five Rivers Adventures, Cocke County, 1 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Rip Roaring Adventures, Cocke County, 1 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Rapid Descent River, Cocke County, 2 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Whitewater Outfitter - Pigeon River Officer, Cocke County, 4 miles away       Whitewater outfitter Pigeon River, Cocke County, 4 miles away       Class III+ - 4.66 miles long (Big Creek to Hartford) Pigeon River, Cocke County, 4 miles away       Class II-III - 4.2 miles long (Walter's Power Plant at Waterville to Bridge at Hartford) Big Creek, Haywood County, 4 miles away       Class IV - 2 miles long (NPS Campground to Confluence with Big Pigeon) Big Creek, Haywood County, 5 miles away       Class V - 5.4 miles long (Walnut Bottom to NPS Campground) Pigeon River, Haywood County, 10 miles away       Class IV-V - 7.2 miles long (Harmon Den to Big Creek)   Ski Areas Near Outdoor Adventures: Cataloochee, North Carolina , 14 miles away, 740 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Ober Gatlinburg, Tennessee , 29 miles away, 600 foot drop, 3 lifts, 8 runs Wolf Ridge, North Carolina , 45 miles away, 700 foot drop, 5 lifts, 20 runs Scaly Mountain, North Carolina , 46 miles away, 225 foot drop, 4 lifts, 10 runs Sky Valley, Georgia , 49 miles away, 210 foot drop, 2 lifts, 5 runs Ski Beech, North Carolina , 90 miles away, 830 foot drop, 10 lifts, 15 runs Sugar Mountain, North Carolina , 91 miles away, 1200 foot drop, 8 lifts, 20 runs Hawksnest, North Carolina , 93 miles away, 619 foot drop, 4 lifts, 12 runs   Marinas Near Outdoor Adventures: Indian Creek Boat Dock, Dandridge , 17 miles away Swann's Marina, Dandridge , 18 miles away   Hotels Near Outdoor Adventures: Knights Inn Newport, Newport , 9 miles away Hampton Inn Newport, Newport , 9 miles away Holiday Inn Express & Suites NEWPORT SOUTH, Newport , 9 miles away Quality Inn Newport, Newport , 9 miles away Best Western Newport Inn, Newport , 9 miles away   Campgrounds Near Outdoor Adventures: Fox Fire Camp And Canoe, Hartford, 1 miles away Davenport Gap Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Hartford, 3 miles away Davenport Gap Shelter - Appalachian Trail, Hartford, 3 miles away   Trails Near Outdoor Adventures: Stone Mountain Trail, Cocke , 2 miles away Lower Whiterock Trail, Cocke , 4 miles away Baxter Creek Trail, Haywood , 5 miles away Big Branch Trail, Haywood , 6 miles away Messer Trail, Cocke , 7 miles away   Public Lands Near Outdoor Adventures: Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg - TN , 26 miles away Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville - NC , 42 miles away Panther Creek State Park, Tennessee , 30 miles away Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina , 40 miles away   Golf Courses Near Outdoor Adventures: Smoky MTN Country Club & Grill, Newport , 7 miles away Bent Creek Golf Village, Gatlinburg , 14 miles away Baneberry Golf & Resort, White Pine , 15 miles away   Lakes Near Outdoor Adventures Waterville Lake, Haywood , 9 miles away