3rd Saturday Paddle

THIS MONTHS TRIP IS POSTPONED TO THE 4TH SATURDAY, MAY 27TH ON THE CANEY FORK. (SEE BELOW FOR DETAILS).

On every 3rd Saturday of the month from March through October TSRA will be leading a Flatwater to Class I paddle trip. Location will be determined a week or two out and updated on the calendar. Basic paddling skills, training and gear are a prerequisite for all registrants. Life Jackets (PFD) will be worn at all times on the water. No alcohol during trip.

This months trip will be The Caney River TN. (Class I) May 27^th, 2023 (Saturday)

We will paddle 8.7 river miles from Center Hill Dam to Betty’s Island access.

Meet at the put in at the Dam at 9:00 AM Saturday May 27^th.

Direction to put in (Center Hill Dam):

Exit off I-40 at Buffalo Valley Exit 268 just west of Cookeville. Turn south onto Buffalo Valley Rd (Medley Amonet Rd). Travel 4.7 miles to Intersection of Hwy 141. (Caney Fork Outdoors Tackle Shop is on the right). Turn right on Hwy 141 and travel short distance until the next right turn at sign for “Resource Managers/Visitors Information. Drive past managers office to boat launch area and parking lot at end of road.

Directions to take out 8 miles (Betty’s Island access.)

Go back out to Hwy 141. Turn right and travel over the Dam. Take an immediate right onto Hwy 141 (Lancaster Hwy.). Go approximately 4 miles to a right turn on Betty’s Bend Road. Go about 2.5 miles. Turn right on St. Mary’s Road (Stonewall Club Springs Rd). Take an immediate right turn into Betty’s Bend access area.

Registration fees:

TSRA members no TSRA fee.

ACA members no ACA fee.

TSRA non-members $10 TSRA fee.

ACA non-members $10 ACA fee.

If you like us and think you will join us on future trips we can apply the $10 TSRA fee towards a TSRA membership and paddle next time with no TSRA registration fee.

Please pre-register by calling or emailing Steve Morris at

615-308-4059 mbl or Stevecanoes@gmail.com