Facility · Tennessee ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Cherokee National Forest (NF) · Open Access
The Hiwassee River offers Class I-III rapids, and is a popular destination for fishing, kayaking, and tubing.
Local outfitters rent rafts and tubes, for a list of Outfitter and Guides, click HERE.
Additional information or release scedules for other locations can be found here: www.tva.org/
35.22100, -84.52100 · 35°13'15.6"N 84°31'15.6"W
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| High °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Low °F | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Precip in | 5.1 | 5.0 | 5.5 | 5.1 | 4.7 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 4.1 | 4.7 | 3.7 | 4.9 | 5.7 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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