Nolichucky River

3.5 Big Rocks

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DifficultyII+(III)
Length0 mi
Avg Gradientn/a
GaugeNolichucky River at Embreeville, Tn
Reach Info Last UpdatedDecember 11, 2025

River Description

A nice little park and play spot.

For more info check out Chris Bell's
Asheville Area Boating Page.


River Features

Put In

Distance: 0 mi

Big Rock

Class: II+Distance: 0.03 mi
Big Rock

Wesley Surfing @768 cfs @ Big Rock

Take Out

Distance: 0.05 mi
Take Out

Shawn Yates
Shawn Yates

Aug 30, 2011


Bumpass Cove To Hwy 107

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Untitled

Jun 13, 2008


cartwheels and blunts down to 500

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Sep 8, 2006


I agree - we've heard lots of people talking about how
the hole was crap now, because of the rock, but I
disagree. Around 650 - 750 you can spin all day, and
throw as clean of an end as you can, in my case,
pretty sorry. I've seen a couple of people tearing up
the air at around 625 - 675. So, do not be afraid. This
spot is still worth it, especially for the closeness and
ease of access from the campground. Which brings
up another note -

It costs $3.29 to park at the campground. Pay it. See it
as insurance. Several boaters have had their
vehicles vandalized by idiotic locals on the opposite
side of the river. If you see one of these people
messing with a car, please run over them.

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Sep 7, 2006


the hole at big rocks has a big stinky rock underneath it that will getcha below 400cfs. I recommend getting in there around 700 or 800. My 7' 7' will go end to end in there at that level.

Wesley R. Bradley
Wesley R. Bradley

Sep 17, 2005


Wesley surfing in his Jackson SuperFun @ Big Rock Hole.
Wesley surfing in his Jackson SuperFun @ Big Rock Hole.
Here is Wesley playing in the hole and getting ENDO out! It's a very forgiving play spot for begginers to learn.

MM
Mark Mastalski

Mar 15, 2002


Brian throwing some ends in the cold water of the Nolichucky.
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