general information

Address and Phone
S.R. 27
Whitwell, TN 37397

Phone: 423-658-5551

Quick Information
Bicycling, Birding, Equestrian Riding, Hiking Nature Trails, Horseback Riding Trails, Hunting, State Forest, Wildlife, Wildlife Viewing

Maps Available

Hours Open to the Public
Sunrise - Sunset, Open Year-round

Dates Closed
Managed deer & turkey hunts

Payment Types Accepted
Free Admission

Prentice Cooper State Forest

Whitwell, TN

State forest and wildlife management area located on the Tennessee River Gorge. Hunting, hiking, horseback riding, biking and rock climbing. 35 miles of hiking trails. 

Directions: From Chattanooga: take U.S. Hwy. 127 to foot of Signal Mtn., turn L. on to State Hwy. 27. Follow to top of mountain, take L. at entrance sign.