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Obed Wild & Scenic River

TN

A star-filled night sky above the silhouette of a truss-bridge

Park Alerts (2)

Temporary Swimming & Fishing Closure at Nemo and Rock Creek: The waters around Rock Creek Campground and Nemo Day Use Area within the jurisdictional boundaries of Obed WSR are temporarily closed to swimming and fishing, due to a railroad derailment that occurre...
Temporary Closure of Nemo Day Use Area and Rock Creek Campround: Obed WSR has temporarily closed Rock Creek Campground as well as Nemo Day Use Area for visitor safety due to a railroad derailment that occurred June 11, 2026. This closure will be lifted when the dam...

About Obed Wild & Scenic River

The Obed Wild and Scenic River looks much the same today as it did when the first white settlers strolled its banks in the late 1700s. While meagerly populated due to poor farming soil, the river was a hospitable fishing and hunting area for trappers and pioneers. Today, the Obed stretches along the Cumberland Plateau and offers visitors a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities.

Available Activities

Astronomy
Stargazing
Camping
Climbing
Rock Climbing
Fishing
Freshwater Fishing
Hiking
Hunting and Gathering
Paddling
Canoe or Kayak Camping
Junior Ranger Program
Wildlife Watching
Birdwatching
Park Film

Weather

The weather along the Cumberland Plateau can be best described as unpredictable. Each season brings its own weather patterns. Summers are generally hot and humid, with high temperatures sometimes eclipsing 90 degrees.

The low temperatures in winter often dip below freezing. Spring sees the most amount of precipitation, but rainfall can occur in various amounts throughout the year.

Getting There

The Obed Wild & Scenic River Visitor Center is located at 208 North Maiden Street in downtown Wartburg, Tennessee. Please use the link for more information.

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Hours

The park is open every day.

The park is open every day.

Location

TN

36.1056, -84.5979

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