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Flat Water Paddling. Flat water paddling is a great way to exercise and enjoy the outdoors, and is typically more relaxing and peaceful than whitewater paddling.

Canoers, kayakers and standup paddleboarders all appreciate the pleasures of flat water; it enables the participant a more contemplative view of wildlife in its natural habitat, and allows a safe place to practice paddling skills.

The Tennessee River system provides multiple flat water paddling opportunities, including the Tennessee River Blueway, a 48-mile canoe and kayak trail that runs from Chickamauga Dam to Nickajack Dam and the developing Chickamauga Blueway, which will extend from Chickamauga, GA to Chattanooga.

Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) Stream Flows
For the benefit of fishermen and other recreational users, TVA offers a Reservoir Information Website. Release schedules on area dam-controlled rivers can cause currents to fluctuate greatly from hour to hour.

Outdoor Chattanooga strongly recommends checking stream flows before paddling any dam-controlled or free-flowing river.

TVA Stream Flow Information via phone: (423) 751-2264.

River Gauge Information: American Whitewater

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Flat Water Paddlesport Rentals in Chattanooga



Chattanooga Nature Center - (423) 821-1160 ext. 112
Canoes for paddling at the Nature Center on Lookout Creek

L2 Boards - (423) 531-7873 or email thecrew@l2boards.com
Standup Paddleboard and sit on top kayak rentals in downtown Chattanooga

Outdoor Leadership at Southern Adventist University - (423) 236-2785 or 1-800-SOUTHERN, ext. 2785
Canoes, helmets, PFD's, canoe trailer, and other outdoor gear.for rent.

River Canyon Adventures - (423) 488-1345
Sit on top kayaks and standup paddleboards in the Tennessee River Gorge.

SUP Paddleboards - (423) 421-1403 or email michael@SUPpaddleboard.com
Standup paddleboards for rent in and around Chattanooga

Tu Canoe Rentals (Chickamauga, GA) - (706) 264-9096
Canoes and sit on top kayaks to paddle W. Chickamauga Creek
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Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center
Difficulty level: leisure, family
Availability: year round
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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Chickamauga Lake
Difficulty level: leisure, family
Availability: year round
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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Harrison Bay
Difficulty level: leisure, family
Availability: year round
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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Lookout Creek
Difficulty level: leisure, family
Availability: year round
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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North Chickamauga Creek
Difficulty level: ideal for beginners and families
Availability: year round
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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Sequatchie River
Difficulty level: leisure, family
Availability: year round
Location: Bledsoe County, TN
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South Chickamauga Creek
Difficulty level: family, leisure
Availability: year round
Location: Chattanooga, TN
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Tennessee River Blueway
Difficulty level: moderate to difficult
Availability: year round
Location: Chattanooga, TN




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American Whitewater


Chattanooga Arboretum and Nature Center

L2Boards - Standup Paddleboards and Kayaks

Lookout Rowing Club

Outdoor Leadership at Southern Adventist

River Canyon Adventures

Roots Rated - Flat Water Paddling

SUP Paddleboards

Tennessee Valley Canoe Club

Tu Canoe Rentals - Chickamauga, GA

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