Access Site
TN
Wolf Creek Boat Launch
Source: tennessee_wildlife_resources_agency Updated 1 year ago
City: TN
County: Cocke
Type: Boat Ramp
Location: 35.92248495, -82.96379491
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Location
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Nearby Gauge Conditions
Real-time data from USGS Water Services
Whitewater Runs on French Broad River
2 runsDifficulty 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
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Take-out at this location
Downstream from here Upstream from here
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I-III
This location is on this run
Hot Springs (NC) to Highway 107 at Del Rio
17.8 mi
I-III
Downstream from here (4.4 mi to put-in)
Del Rio to Bridgeport Market
7.9 mi
10 ft/mi
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
About This Access Site
The Wolf Creek boat ramp provides access to the French Broad River in Cocke County, Tennessee. This section of the river is popular with kayakers, canoeists, and small motorized boats. The ramp is located at Mile 121.5 on the river.
According to the Recreation.gov listing, the adjacent Rocky Bluff Picnic Area is currently closed for repairs. Nearby campgrounds include Round Mountain Campground and Rocky Bluff Campground, both of which are reservable.
The French Broad River at this location is a medium-sized Appalachian mountain river, with rapids ranging from Class I to III. Commercial rafting trips commonly run from Hot Springs, North Carolina to Del Rio, Tennessee, passing by the Wolf Creek access point. Paddlers should be aware of a shallow island near the take-out, requiring them to use a smaller channel to the right to reach the boat ramp. Overall, the Wolf Creek site provides a convenient access point for both experienced and novice river users on this scenic stretch of the French Broad.
According to the Recreation.gov listing, the adjacent Rocky Bluff Picnic Area is currently closed for repairs. Nearby campgrounds include Round Mountain Campground and Rocky Bluff Campground, both of which are reservable.
The French Broad River at this location is a medium-sized Appalachian mountain river, with rapids ranging from Class I to III. Commercial rafting trips commonly run from Hot Springs, North Carolina to Del Rio, Tennessee, passing by the Wolf Creek access point. Paddlers should be aware of a shallow island near the take-out, requiring them to use a smaller channel to the right to reach the boat ramp. Overall, the Wolf Creek site provides a convenient access point for both experienced and novice river users on this scenic stretch of the French Broad.
Federal Facility Information
Free Access
Picnic Area is closed for repair/maintenance.
Amenities
parking