Paddling near Townsend, TN

Townsend sits in Blount County at the quiet western gateway to Great Smoky Mountains National Park, and the Little River running through town is the centerpiece of local paddling. Known as the "Peaceful Side of the Smokies," the area draws kayakers and canoeists looking for a relaxed float through mountain scenery rather than whitewater thrills. Douglas Lake is another nearby destination for flatwater paddling in the region.