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Access Site TN

Beech Creek (Northeast)

Holston River

Source: tennessee_wildlife_resources_agency Updated 1 year ago

City: Rogersville, TN
County: Hawkins County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 36.39780705, -82.92940393
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Location
Nearby Gauge Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Holston River
1 run
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
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Beech Creek boat ramp provides access to the Holston River, a major waterway in Northeast Tennessee near Rogersville. The Holston River is a substantial stream classified as a major river with a drainage area of 3,642 square miles and average flows around 4,890 cubic feet per second. This section of river features a moderate gradient of 2.5 feet per mile and average current velocity of 4.97 feet per second, making it suitable for various boating activities.

The access point is located at coordinates 36.39780705, -82.92940393 in Hawkins County. Given the river's significant size, flow characteristics, and stream order of 8, this site can accommodate motorboats, canoes, and kayaks. The Holston River's elevation change and flow rate suggest it can support both recreational paddling and powered boating, though paddlers should be prepared for moderate current conditions typical of a major river system.

Boaters using this access should be aware of the river's consistent current and flow rate. The distance to the river mouth is approximately 792 miles, indicating this is well upstream in the Holston River system. Water conditions are typically characterized by moving current rather than slack water, so paddlers and boaters should have appropriate skills for river travel.