Knox County Tennessee Water Trail

Mayor Glenn Jacobs is proud to announce the formation and investment in formally establishing the Knox County Water Trail on beautiful Beaver Creek. This initiative is focused on clearing, cleaning, and caring for a 44-mile stretch of navigable water across five communities between Clayton Park in Halls and Melton Hill in Hardin Valley.

Beaver Creek ADA Accessible Drop-In Locations:
Aubrey's Launch @ Powell High Landing

2136 W Emory Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37849
Charlie's Launch at Roy Arthur Stormwater Park
7221 Harrell Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37931

Would you like to help out? Volunteer with us!

Want to go kayaking? Check out the Beaver Creek Kayak Club

News & Events

  • Countdown to Flotilla
    04-18-2023
    Join over 400 boats and 600+ people to float down Knox County's signature water trail at the 6th annual Beaver Creek Flotilla! All Flotilla event proceeds are dedicated to the continued improvements on Beaver Creek including debris clearing, creek bed cleanup, and installation of public access docks. more
  • Creek Clean-Up
    04-17-2023
    At Knox County Parks and Rec, we have made the Knox County Water Trail a top priority. This beautiful stretch of water is being regularly cared for, cleaned, and cleared by our crews to insure a safe and smooth space for water activities. Nourishing our natural resources is something we think is so important, and something we take pride in. more

Downloadable Maps

Beaver Creek Water Trail

Over the next few years, Knox County Parks & Recreation will work with strategic partners to clear a significant number of tree jams that are impeding the water flow and access, then work to clean up Beaver Creek of trash and debris, and finally build a program to care for this vital waterway that stretches all across the northern half of Knox County.

When complete, The Knox County Water Trail project will help mitigate flooding issues, improve water quality and establish Beaver Creek as an ever-lasting recreational facility for generations to come.