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Address and Phone:
404 Spring Creek Rd.
Delano, TN 37325

Phone: (423) 263-0050

Hours Open to the Public:
Open Year-round

Discounts:
Other Discounts, Other Discounts Available

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Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park

City: Delano, TN
Region: East Tennessee

Hiwassee Scenic River Park is located on Spring Creek road at U.S. Hwy. 411, the Ocoee river on U.S. Hwy. 64. The Hiwassee was the first river managed in the State Scenic River program. A 23-river mile section, from the N.C. state line to U.S. 411 North of Benton, has been declared a Class III partially developed river. This stretch of river offers canoeing, rafting, fishing, hiking and nature photography. A scenic portion of the John Muir trail winds through the river gorge. Numerous public access sites provide boat-launching ramps. At the Gee Creek campround, picnic areas, sanitary facilities and primitive camping are available. Adjacent is the Gee Creek Wilderness of the Cherokee National Forest. The Ocoee River is a premier white-water river in the Southeastern United States possessing Class III, IV, and V rapids. Access sites are maintained.

I-75 N., Exit 20, Ocoee exit 64 Hwy. E., 411 N. 15 mi., cross Hiwassee River Bridge, 2nd road, Spring Creek Rd., turn right, campground is approx. 1 mi. on right.

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Date: Nov 21, 2009
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Location: Livingston, TN

Date: Nov 21, 2009
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