The Hiwassee is very popular with beginning paddlers because each set of rapids has a pool below it,” said Harold Webb, president of Webb Brothers Float Service in Reliance, Tenn., one of the oldest purveyors of whitewater rafting fun on the Hiwassee River. Certain sections may be considered Class III (rapids with high waves capable of swamping an open canoe, which require complex maneuvering). Based on the International Scale of River Difficulty, the Hiwassee River is primarily Class I (moving water with small waves and few obstructions) and Class II (easy rapids with wide, clear channels and some maneuvering required). It is located at 283 Needle Eye Lane on Delano Road off Highway 411, just north of the Hiwassee River and between Benton and Etowah, Tenn.Ī designated Tennessee state scenic river, the Hiwassee River is a great fit for a family raft float or trying out a funyak. Public water and a bathhouse containing sinks, commodes and hot showers are located near the center of the campground.įarmers market: The Delano Community Farm Market, operated by members of a local Mennonite community, is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. Outfitters: Four outfitters on the Hiwassee River provide raft, kayak and funyak rentals and shuttle services: Webb Brothers Float Service, Hiwassee Outfitters, High Country Adventures and Ocoee Outdoors.Ĭamping: Gee Creek Campground, part of the Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park, is a family-friendly campground offering 47 campsites along the Hiwassee River. Southeast Tennessee is a land dominated by rivers, and the Hiwassee River-less than an hour’s drive from Chattanooga-is one of the tamest waterways for families and beginners to experience the thrill of whitewater fun. (Photo: Southeast Tennessee Tourism Association) Webb Brothers Float Service in Reliance, Tenn., is one of the oldest purveyors of whitewater rafting fun on the Hiwassee River.
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