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Access Site TN

Gee Creek

Hiwassee River • Hiwassee River (Chatuge Lake) • Hiwassee River (Hiwassee Lake)

Source: tennessee_wildlife_resources_agency Updated 1 year ago

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City: Delano, TN
County: Polk County
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 35.23338674, -84.54997433
6FM2+92 Delano, TN, USA
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Po-Us64-03 14.4 mi away
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Whitewater Runs on Hiwassee River
4 runs
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 Take-out at this location 3. Reliance to U.S. 411 Bridge
4.9 mi
II Upstream from here (4.7 mi from take-out) 2. Apalachia Powerhouse to Reliance
5.6 mi
III-IV Upstream from here (8.4 mi from take-out) 1. Dries: Turtletown Creek to Apalachia Powerhouse
5.7 mi 32 ft/mi
I-II Upstream from here (37.3 mi from take-out) US Route 64 at Hayesville to US Route 64 west of Peachridge
22.3 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Gee Creek boat ramp provides access to the Hiwassee River, a large, swift-flowing headwater stream in southeastern Tennessee. With a total length of 146 miles and an average flow of nearly 5,000 cubic feet per second, the Hiwassee is a substantial river suitable for kayaking, canoeing, and small motorized boats.

The boat ramp is located in the town of Delano, within the Cherokee National Forest. It offers a paved launch area and parking, making it a convenient access point for paddlers and anglers. The Hiwassee is known for its excellent trout and bass fishing, as well as opportunities to spot wildlife like bald eagles along the river corridor.

Upstream, the Hiwassee flows through the Gee Creek Wilderness, providing a remote, scenic experience for those willing to hike the 1.3-mile trail to Gee Creek Falls. Downstream, the river offers about 55 miles of continuous public access and adventure, from the Powerhouse boat ramp down to the Big Bend parking area. Nearby campgrounds at Parksville Lake and the Cherokee National Forest provide accommodations for those looking to spend more time on and around the Hiwassee River.
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Free Access

This trail lies almost entirely inside the Congressionally designated Gee Creek Wilderness.  Trail length to the falls is approximately 1.3-miles from the trailhead, making it a 2.6-mile roundtrip hike. To help visitors plan their adventure and enjoy this featured day hike, Johnny Molloy, Outdoor Writer & Board Member of Partners of the Cherokee National Forest, has provided an excerpt from his...

This trail lies almost entirely inside the Congressionally designated Gee Creek Wilderness.  Trail length to the falls is approximately 1.3-miles from the trailhead, making it a 2.6-mile roundtrip hike. To help visitors plan their adventure and enjoy this featured day hike, Johnny Molloy, Outdoor Writer & Board Member of Partners of the Cherokee National Forest, has provided an excerpt from his book, Five Star Trails: Chattanooga, Gee Creek Falls Hike.Point of Interest: Remnants of Mining in WetmoreLook for the concrete water diverter in Gee Creek that was used to wash mined silica, which provided flux for furnaces processing copper. The mining occurred around the 1890s when the railroad provided a new option to access the Copper Basin in addition to the Copper Road (now US Highway 64).

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Nearby Campgrounds (4 within 10 miles)
Lost Corral Horse Camp
On-site Reservable
PARKSVILLE LAKE RV CAMPGROUND
On-site Reservable
CHILHOWEE GROUP CAMP
On-site Reservable
CHILHOWEE CAMPGROUND
On-site Reservable
Nearby Boat Facilities
Towee Creek Launch On-site
Apalachia Powerhouse Launch On-site