Tennessee · Rock climbing · Butler

Fantasia Boulders

Fantasia Boulders in Tennessee has 1 bouldering route.

1 route
V7
Bouldering

Is Fantasia Boulders open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Cherokee National Forest. It doesn't name Fantasia Boulders, so check the source for the area it covers.

As of · Source: USFS · Cherokee National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Fantasia Boulders

Best months: April–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    46° / 23°

    9 wet

  2. Feb

    49° / 25°

    9 wet

  3. Mar

    57° / 31°

    10 wet

  4. Apr

    67° / 39°

    10 wet

  5. May

    74° / 49°

    12 wet

  6. Jun

    80° / 56°

    12 wet

  7. Jul

    82° / 60°

    12 wet

  8. Aug

    81° / 59°

    10 wet

  9. Sep

    77° / 52°

    8 wet

  10. Oct

    68° / 41°

    7 wet

  11. Nov

    58° / 31°

    7 wet

  12. Dec

    49° / 26°

    9 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Mtn City 2, TN, 7.6 mi away at 2,419 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Fantasia Boulders is a bouldering area in the Watauga Ranger District of Cherokee National Forest in Tennessee. It sits within the national forest's boundaries, and the closest named place is Humble Pie Boulder, about a mile away. The area has one bouldering route, Fantasia, which is rated V7 on the V scale. That makes it a single, clearly defined objective for climbers looking for a boulder problem in this corner of the forest. Fall is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show October highs around 68°F with lows near 41°F and the fewest wet days of the year, about seven. Spring is similar, with April highs near 67°F. Other spots within a short drive include Doe Creek and Roan Creek for paddling, Sink Mountain Boat Ramp for lake fishing, and the Old Homestead Trail for hiking.

Routes (1)

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