Caney Fork
| Caney Fork River | |
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 Canoeing on the upper Caney Fork
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| Country | United States |
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| State | Tennessee |
| Tributaries | |
| - left | Rocky River, Collins River |
| - right | Calfkiller River, Falling Water River |
| Source | Near Campbell Junction in Cumberland County |
| - elevation | 1,960 ft (597 m) |
| - coordinates | 36°02′36″N 85°09′30″W / 36.04333°N 85.15833°W |
| Mouth | Cumberland River (Old Hickory Lake) at Carthage |
| - elevation | 446 ft (136 m) |
| - coordinates | 36°14′20″N 85°56′29″W / 36.23889°N 85.94139°WCoordinates: 36°14′20″N 85°56′29″W / 36.23889°N 85.94139°W |
| Length | 143 mi (230 km) |
| Basin | 1,771 sq mi (4,587 km2) |
| Discharge | for Great Falls Dam powerhouse |
| - average | 3,177 cu ft/s (90 m3/s) (mean for water years 1915-1983) |
| - max | 210,000 cu ft/s (5,947 m3/s) March 1929 |
| - min | 25 cu ft/s (0.7 m3/s) August 1951 |
 Caney Fork watershed
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The Caney Fork River is a river that flows through central Tennessee in the United States, draining a substantial portion of the southwestern Cumberland Plateau and southeastern Highland Rim regions. It is a major tributary of the Cumberland River, and is part of the Cumberland, Ohio and Mississippi basins. The river is 143 miles (230 km) long, and its watershed covers 1,771 square miles (4,590 km2) in eleven counties. Monterey, Baxter, Sparta, Smithville, McMinnville, Altamont, Spencer and Gordonsville are among the towns that are at least partially drained by the river.
The Caney Fork flows through two impoundments— Center Hill Lake and Great Falls Lake— both of which create sizeable artificial lakes. The river's basin is home to numerous protected lands and recreational areas, including five state wilderness areas, six interpretive areas, and a wildlife management area. Two state parks— Edgar Evins State Park and Rock Island State Park— are located along the river, and three others— Fall Creek Falls State Park, Burgess Falls State Park and South Cumberland State Park— are located within its basin. The river is a popular stream for canoeing and kayaking.
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