Facility · Tennessee ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
North Cherokee National Forest & Wildlife Management Area (National Forest/Wildlife Management Area) · Restricted Access
Class II-V rapids through remote backcountry in the Pisgah and Cherokee national forests and Class I-II rapids between Erwin, Tennessee, and Davy Crockett Lake near Greeneville, Tenn. Commercial rafting is available on the challenging 8.5-mile section between Poplar, N.C. and Erwin.
The Unicoi County Chamber of Commerce website contains a list of outfitter and guides for the Nolichucky River.
36.08208, -82.42286 · 36°4'55.5"N 82°25'22.3"W
Typically 85°F in Jul, down to 47°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 47 | 51 | 59 | 68 | 76 | 83 | 85 | 85 | 80 | 70 | 59 | 50 |
| Low °F | 25 | 27 | 33 | 41 | 50 | 58 | 62 | 61 | 55 | 43 | 33 | 28 |
| Precip in | 3.5 | 3.3 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.8 | 5.1 | 5.5 | 4.8 | 3.3 | 2.5 | 2.8 | 3.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.2 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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