Paddling near Harriman, TN

Harriman sits in Roane County in East Tennessee, where the Emory River and the broad waters of Watts Bar Lake converge to create a paddling scene that ranges from calm flatwater to lively Class I–II whitewater. The Emory River, part of the Obed River system, runs just upstream of town and draws kayakers looking for moving water with bluffs and wildlife. Dozens of public launch points fan out within a few miles, giving paddlers on kayaks, canoes, and SUPs a wide range of access to lakes, rivers, and reservoirs.