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Caney Creek provides access to the Holston River at Cherokee Lake near Rogersville in Hawkins County, Tennessee. This is a major waterway with a drainage area of 3,642 square miles and an average flow of approximately 4,890 cubic feet per second. The water body has a total length of 137.48 miles with an elevation drop of 349 feet, making it a significant regional resource for various water-based activities.
Paddlers and boaters should be aware that this is a stream order 8 river, classified as a major river system. The average velocity is nearly 5 feet per second with a slope of 2.5 feet per mile, indicating moderate current conditions. Water conditions can vary seasonally based on upstream dam operations and precipitation, so checking current flow conditions before launching is recommended.
The site is located at coordinates 36.38520704, -83.08610397 in the Rogersville area. Specific details about parking facilities, launch type, fees, and amenities are not available in the provided data, so visitors should contact local authorities or the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency for current information about facility conditions and access policies.