Paddling near Jamestown, TN
Jamestown sits in Fentress County in the Upper Cumberland region of Tennessee, surrounded by highland terrain that drains into several notable reservoirs and rivers. The area's marquee paddling destination is Dale Hollow Lake, a clear-water impoundment known for calm coves and good conditions for kayaking and canoeing. The Obey River and Wolf River also draw paddlers, and launch points within roughly 25 miles give access to flatwater suited to a range of skill levels.
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