| Interactive map of Chattanooga Area Water Trails. Click the expand box in upper right corner of map to go to full screen view. Use your mouse to zoom in or out as required. |
Comprehensive view of access points for Chattanooga area water trails. Includes Points of Interest (POI) where services like camping, restaurants, and outfitters (rentals, shuttles, tours) can be found. USGS river gauges are also shown. Some sightseeing opportunities are included. Suggestions and edits to this guide are welcome. Contact Eric Fleming, 598eric@gmail.com for suggested edits, copy of data, or additional information.
| DISCLAIMER: When paddling, be prepared for high or low water issues, wildlife, possible portages, blockages, current (strainers), and other challenges. USGS river gauges are shown where available and can be used to check current conditions. Everyone is responsible for their own safety. Do not attempt a trip without the appropriate skills, equipment, and supplies. River miles are approximate and measured from the Mouth of the river (indicated for all waterways). Use River Miles data at various points along the same waterway to calculate approximate trip length for the planned paddle. Subtract the River Miles values to determine the length of a trip. |
USGS River Gauge Information
USGS river gauges near Chattanooga are shown on the map and in the table below.
A comprehensive map of all USGS Streamflow gauges and data is available at: https://waterwatch.usgs.gov/?m=real&r=tn
| River Gauge Description & Location | Gauge Number | Gauge Link (Click link ) |
| Chattanooga Creek, Chattanooga, TN | 3568400 | USGS 03568400 |
| Conasauga River, Eton, GA | 2384500 | USGS 02384500 |
| Coosawattee River, Carters Dam | 2382500 | USGS 02382500 |
| Lookout Creek, New England, GA | 3568933 | USGS 03568933 |
| N Chickamauga, Thrasher Pike, Mile Straight, TN | 3566535 | USGS 03566535 |
| Oostanaula River, Calhoun, GA | 2387520 | USGS 02387520 |
| Oostanaula River, Resaca, GA | 2387500 | USGS 02387500 |
| S Chickamauga Creek, Airport, Chattanooga, TN | 3567500 | USGS 03567500 |
| S Chickamauga Creek, Ringgold, GA | 3566700 | USGS 03566700 |
| Sequatchie River, Whitwell, TN | 3571000 | USGS 03571000 |
| W Chickamauga Creek, Dietz Rd, Lakeview, GA | 3567340 | USGS 03567340 |
Download Copy of the Map Data for Personal Use
Follow this link to download printable copy of the Chattanooga Area Water Trail map data: