Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge-Britton Ford/Sulphur Wells Area

Located on the west side of Kentucky Lake, this section of Big Sandy Unit is especially popular with birders and wildlife enthusiasts. Britton Ford Road provides access to a driving tour of the Britton Ford Peninsula and access to the popular Britton Ford Hiking Trail. Also nearby is the V.L. Childs Observation Deck, providing panoramic views of the refuge and Tennessee River. Trail open March 16-Nov. 14; deck open year-round.