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Access Site TN

B&B Marina

Hiwassee River • Candies Creek • North Mouse Creek

Source: tennessee_wildlife_resources_agency Updated 1 year ago

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City: Charleston, TN
County: Bradley County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 35.32703097, -84.82892109
117 Marina Dr NW, Charleston, TN 37310, USA
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on Hiwassee River
4 runs (3 nearby)
Difficulty Classes
I Easy II Novice III Intermediate IV Advanced V Expert/Extreme VI Unrunnable
Position relative to this access site: Put-in at this location This location is on the run Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
I-II Upstream from here (20.3 mi from take-out) 3. Reliance to U.S. 411 Bridge
4.9 mi
II Upstream from here (24.7 mi from take-out) 2. Apalachia Powerhouse to Reliance
5.6 mi
III-IV Upstream from here (28.7 mi from take-out) 1. Dries: Turtletown Creek to Apalachia Powerhouse
5.7 mi 32 ft/mi
These whitewater runs are on the same river but located more than 50 miles from this access site.
I-II 58 mi away US Route 64 at Hayesville to US Route 64 west of Peachridge
22.3 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
**Location & Access**
B&B Marina is a full-service boat ramp facility located in Charleston, Bradley County, Tennessee, at mile marker 12.9 on the Hiwassee River. The marina offers launching ramp access along with amenities including fuel, a convenience store, and boat slips. Contact: (423) 336-2341.

**River Conditions**
The Hiwassee River at this location is a large, flowing river (USGS Stream Order 7) with an average flow of 4,890 cubic feet per second and notable current of 5 feet per second. The river carries a steep gradient of 16.7 feet per mile, making it suitable for paddlers comfortable with moving water. This access point is in the upper section of the river as it passes through the Cherokee National Forest, offering scenic paddling through historic Southeast Tennessee.

**Facilities & Services**
B&B Marina provides a full-service setting with on-site dining (Paradise Point and The Pavilion restaurants), fuel, and camping options. The marina offers both covered and uncovered boat slips with water access, making it a good base for extended trips or day paddling on the Hiwassee River.
Nearby Recreation Areas
Cherokee National Forest Located within
Amenities
parking
restrooms