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Access Site TN

Put In

Caney Fork • Collins River

Source: american_whitewater Updated 3 months ago

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City: TN
County: Warren
Type: Whitewater Put In
Location: 35.80200000, -85.62210000
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Caney Fork at Center Hill DAM (tailwater), TN Same River 23.4 mi away
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Caney Fork at Stonewall Same River 30.8 mi away
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Collins River near McMinnville, TN 8.9 mi away
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Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Run
II-IV(V) Put-in Caney Fork - 0. Rock Island State Park - Bridge above Blue Hole picnic area to picnic area
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Current Conditions
Whitewater Runs on Caney Fork
3 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
II-IV(V) Put-in at this location 0. Rock Island State Park - Bridge above Blue Hole picnic area to picnic area
0.7 mi
I-III Take-out at this location 2. Bee Creek to Collins River
28.1 mi
III-V Upstream from here (24.2 mi from take-out) 1. Clifty Bridge to Bee Creek
9.4 mi
Whitewater data from American Whitewater
About This Access Site
Put In is a whitewater access point on the Caney Fork River in Warren County, Tennessee. This site serves as a launch location for paddlers looking to run whitewater sections of the Caney Fork, a river known for its scenic gorges and moderate to challenging rapids in the surrounding area. The coordinates place this access point in the heart of the Caney Fork watershed, making it a popular starting point for kayakers and canoeists interested in exploring the river's whitewater sections.

As a whitewater put-in, this access point is most suitable for paddlers with intermediate to advanced skills who are familiar with reading river conditions and navigating moving water. The Caney Fork offers a mix of pool-and-drop rapids and faster current sections depending on water levels and which section of the river you're paddling. Boaters should be prepared for the demands of whitewater paddling and check current water levels and conditions before visiting.

Visitors should note that specific amenities at this access point are not documented, so it's advisable to contact local outfitters or river management agencies for current conditions, parking availability, and any fees that may apply. The site's remote location in Warren County means services may be limited nearby.