About Hiwassee River

Convenient to Chattanooga and Knoxville

Located under an hour from Chattanooga and under two hours from Knoxville, the Hiwassee River is a fantastic location for a weekend getaway or full-time home. Both cities offer a variety of attractions, restaurants, shops, and schools.

The Chattanooga Airport and McGhee Tyson Airport are convenient for air travelers. There are multiple facilities for medical care, including Parkridge East Hospital and Turkey Creek Medical Center.

Drift All Day

Featuring rapids, gentle currents, and still water, the Hiwassee River is famous for its variety of water activities. During summer, tubing, rafting, and kayaking are the most popular pastimes. The rapids only get to classes I and II, so it is gentle enough to bring the kids along.

The middle section of the Hiwassee, passing through Charleston and Calhoun, is much like a lake. The calm waters are popular among boaters, water skiers, and fishermen.

The Charleston Boat Ramp is convenient for putting in your watercraft of choice. Anglers can catch well-sized trout, bass, bluegill, and crappie. If relaxing is your thing, you can tan from a float or watch the action from the shore.

Venturing Out

The Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge is a 6,000-acre plot of land in the center of the river next to the town of Dayton. The island flourishes with wildlife and seasonal wildflowers. In the winter, it is a resting place for sandhill and whooping cranes on their way south.

The island is open for waterfowl hunting from Thursday to Sunday of the season. There is a drawing each October to see who will have access to its duck blinds.

There is much to see beyond the nature reserve. Wooded hillsides, hidden coves, and sandy shores border the emerald waters.

Join the Community

The city of Calhoun hosts the River Town Festival each July. It includes a 5K Run to the River, photo contest, fishing tournament, duck race, and pontoon rides.

Chattanooga was named one of the “Top 45 places to go” in the world by Times Magazine, and it is only a short drive away. The sensational location includes outdoor attractions like Lookout Mountain, the Alpine Coaster, and Ruby Falls. With malls, markets, souvenir shops, and retail stores nearby, shoppers have a full day ahead.

A Wonderful Place to Call Home

Boasting picturesque landscapes and a wealth of outdoor activities, the Hiwassee River is an astounding location for life on the water.

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