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Join us for a canoe trip down the Clinch River.  Guests will have the opportunity to explore and learn of the rich history of the Clinch from the time when Native Americans and long hunters lived along it's banks to current day significance of the river.  Tour locations vary due to seasonal flow.  With all tours, guests will be provided with life jackets, paddles, canoes, instruction, and transportation to and from the river.  You will need to provide clothing you don't mind getting wet, wading shoes (NO bare feet, NO flip-flops), snacks and drinks (non-alcoholic), sunglasses and sunscreen and a water bottle

All tours will originate from the Visitor Center parking lot.

All trips are limited to 15 guests and the age limit is children 8 and above and there must be someone 15 or older in each canoe.

"Settlers Run" Trip

This trip is an excellent way to try canoeing for the first time.  Trip length is approximately 1 - 1 1/2 hours.

Cost: $7 per person.

 

"Cherokee Run" or "Shawnee Run" (1/2 day trips)

Departure time is usually 9:00 am.  Trip length is approximately 3.5 - 4 hours.

Cost: $15 per person, $12 for groups of 10 or more.

**Choice of starting point is often determined by river conditions, contact Stock Creek Interpretive Center for more information on specific run.**

 

Overnight Canoe & CampTrip

Departure time is 10:00 am; Trip length is approximately 7 hours to the campsites along the Clinch River.  Cost $45 per person.  Meet at River Valley Campground (On Rt. 625).

 

If you are interested in making a reservation, please complete the reservation form found here and return to the park.  Payment is due when the reservation form is returned.  Park staff will notify you when your information has been received and you are registered for the trip.

 

Please meet at the Visitors Center at 9:00 a.m. unless your trip is scheduled at an alternate time.  Every effort will be made to conduct a scheduled trip, but occasionally circumstances require cancellations by the park (i.e. high water or severe weather forecasts).  Please see the registration from for cancellation information.

 

If you have any questions regarding our canoe trips, please email the Stock Creek Interpretative Center or call 276-940-1643

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