Norris Lake - GC Cincy

Powell River Area
The Powell River is one of the two rivers that makes up
Norris Lake. It meets the Clinch River about 10 miles
northeast of the dam around Anderson County Park at day
marker 9. It extends 56 miles northeastward eventually
flowing under 25E just south of Cumberland Gap. The
Powell River offers scenic views of the Cumberland
Mountains to the northwest and the Chuck Swan Wildlife
Management Area to the southeast.
The Powell River offers many full service marinas offering
everything you need from lodging and restaurants to boat
rentals and repairs. Shanghai Resort is located at day
marker 10, not far from where Cedar Creek meets the
Powell River. Between day markers 10 and 11 is Deerfield
Resort, Deerfield Cove Marina and The Tiki Club where
you can enjoy a drink and a bite to eat. Just around the
next corner is Springs Dock Resort. Flat Hollow Marina
Resort and Blue Springs Dock are both a little further
down on the Powell River around day marker 14. The
Powell River continues over 25 more miles past a car ferry
and through a lot of undisturbed areas, great for skiing.
There are two major creeks that feed into the Powell
River, Cedar Creek and Davis Creek. Sugar Hollow Marina
is the only dock on Cedar Creek and is close to the Cedar
Creek Bridge. Davis Creek enters the Powell River at
day marker 12 behind an Island where it is easy to miss.
Powell Valley Resort is located at day marker 13 on Davis
Creek where Doakes Creek splits off. The view of the
Cumberland Mountains from Davis Creek is awesome.
There are many secluded coves in the Chuck Swan
Wildlife Management Area that borders a lot of The
Powell River. For an exciting day, hike into the Chuck
Swan Wildlife Management Area and discover the lookout
tower (GPS 36.37210,-83.89310) or Panther Cave. It’s a
good idea to take a gps so you don’t get lost.
The Powell River has a lot of wildlife if you keep your
eyes open. Along the shores watch out for deer, great
blue heron, bald eagles and turkeys. Sometimes you may
catch an eagle swooping down to catch a fish or a deer
swimming across the lake and of course fish jumping.
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Photo courtesy of Sugar Hollow Marina
Shanghai Resort
24-Room Motel Overlooking the Lake
Cabin Rentals
Full-Service
Pontoon Rentals
Restaurant
Party Pontoon with Slide Grocery
Covered Slip Rentals Ice Cream Shop
Waverunner Rentals Boat Accessories
Water Toy Rentals
Gas & Oil
Meeting/ Banquet Facility Houseboats
www.ShanghaiResort.com
P.O. Box 1000, LaFollette, TN 37766
423-562-7651 • Fax: 423-566-3820
For reservations call
800-245-7651
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