Clear Fork, Tennessee, US

Burnt Mill Bridge to Confluence with New River

Usual Difficulty	II+(III) (for normal flows)
Length	4 Miles
Avg. Gradient	20 fpm
Max Gradient	20 fpm

Gauge Information

Name	Range	Difficulty	Updated	Level
CLEAR FORK NEAR ROBBINS, TN
usgs-03409500	250 - 2500 cfs	II+(III)	00h40m	460 cfs (rc= 0.1 )

River Description

Clear Fork consists of mostly class II+ rapids with one class III near the end. It is frequented by boaters looking to make the Big South Fork of the Cumberland run longer.

Burnt Mill Bridge to Confluence Shuttle Information

From the takeout parking lot take John Long Road for 4.8 miles. Make a right on Airport Road for 1 mile. Turn left on Detour Road for 1 mile. Turn right across the railroad tracks. Make a right on Hwy 27. Go 6.0 miles to Old Hwy 27, which is the second right past the New River Bridge. Follow Old Hwy 27 for 1.3 miles to B&H Market and Deli. Make a right then a left at the next stop sign. Go about 2 miles to the Crossroads Church and make another right. Burnt Mill Bridge will be approximately 1 mile.


Here is a link to a Big South Fork area map. The roads mentioned above are very detailed on this map.

Camping Options

Camping options are available in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.


Additional Information
For additional information about paddling in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, checkout A Guide to Paddling in the Big South Fork.

Here is a link for all information on the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.


Contact the streamKeeper: Brandon Hughett, Knoxville, Tennessee