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Tennessee
An agency closure order is in effect for this area; weather is good
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problem: Agency alerts
9 active alerts in Cherokee National Forest; most severe: Campsite limitations
USFS28 d ago
clear: Weather
Rain, high 78°F / low 66°F, 82% precip — 85/100 for river fishing
OpenWeather20 h ago
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Bald Mountains
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Most of the area is remote backcountry, including Bald Mountain Ridge Scenic Area and Sampson Mountain Wilderness. Roads are limited, but forty-plus miles of trail access the forest.The area is known for its diverse populations of wildflowers and a number of waterfalls, including 60-foot fan-shaped Margarette Falls and Sill Branch Falls. Try fishing Nolichucky River, Horse Creek, Dry Creek and Clark Creek. Horse Creek and Old Forge Recreation areas offer picnicking, water play and camping.Bald Mountains MapBald Mountains Guide
Dennis Cove Campground
~51 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Tennessee.
Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)
~25 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Tennessee.
Holston River North Fork
~1h drive
Easy
Rat Branch Boat Launch
~53 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Tennessee.
Watauga River Tailwater
~59 min drive
Hard
Linville River - Linville Falls Access
~1h 6m drive
Expert
Briar Bottom Group Campground
~52 min drive
A worthwhile stop near North Carolina.
Davy Crockett Lake
~25 min drive
A worthwhile stop near Tennessee.
South Toe River - Black Mountain Campground Access
~52 min drive
Easy
South Holston River Tailwater
~1h 8m drive
Hard
