Caney Fork
The Caney Fork leaves the Cumberland Plateau through Scott's Gulf, then winds through White, DeKalb and Smith counties via Great Falls Lake and Center Hill Lake before joining the Cumberland at Carthage.
Course of the river, simplified. Map data from Natural Earth (public domain).
Weather at the Caney Fork (National Weather Service) ↗
River facts
| Length | 143 miles |
|---|---|
| Source | Near Campbell Junction west of Crossville, Cumberland County, Tennessee |
| Mouth | Cumberland River (Old Hickory Lake) at Carthage, Tennessee |
| State | Tennessee |
Great Falls Dam forms Great Falls Lake and Center Hill Dam forms Center Hill Lake.
Boat ramps, launches and bait shops
Detailed ramp, bait shop and lock-and-dam listings for the Caney Fork are coming soon. Until then, these searches open Google Maps along the river:
Fishing regulations
Check the state agency for river-specific rules, seasons and limits before you fish:
- Tennessee: Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency ↗
Lakes on or near the Caney Fork
Lakes in our guide on or near this river:
Facts from Caney Fork (Wikipedia) ↗