Mile 797.0 - Lower Forked Deer River

John Ruskey

20 Apr 2026

LBD 797 Lower Forked Deer River

For an close-up view of the woods, wildlife, and agricultural fields of Western Tennessee paddle 4.5 miles up the Lower Forked Deer into Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge. Only possible above 10 CuG. Be ready for blockages, fallen trees, beaver dams, and other obstacles. Watch for snakes in trees and jumping Asian Carp! 9 miles round trip. If it’s too overgrown, too rough, or too low to make progress, paddle as far as you feel like, then turn around. Your time won’t be wasted for all of the wildlife and interesting vegetation you will see.

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