Hiwassee River Picnic Area

Facility · Tennessee ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

Cherokee National Forest (NF) · Open Access

741 ft
Elevation

Located on the Hiwassee River just off State Highway 30, this beautiful picnic area has well spaced sites situated among large oaks, hickories and beeches.

Visitors can explore several trails in the area. The Fisherman's Trail offers the angler opportunites to cast his line at one of the many popluar fishing spots. Spanking Stump Trail is a short interpretive hike and Oswald Dome Trail takes hikers to the top of Oswald Dome (elevation 3,000 ft.). Wildlife openings and abundant wildflowers in the spring are combined with several vistas of the Hiwassee River.

Getting there

From Hwy. 64/411 intersection, go north on 411,11.4 miles, Hwy. 30 is on the right. Go approximately 3 miles, picnic area is on the left.

35.22123, -84.52118 · 35°13'16.4"N 84°31'16.2"W

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Typical weather

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Precip in5.15.05.55.14.75.05.04.14.73.74.95.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.9 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Hiwassee River Picnic Area

Can you reserve a site at Hiwassee River Picnic Area?
No. Hiwassee River Picnic Area is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

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