Can you reserve a site at Obed Visitor Center?

No. Obed Visitor Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

Obed Visitor Center

Facility · Tennessee ·

Managed by the National Park Service

1,398 ft
Elevation

Obed Wild and Scenic River Visitor Center — Photo: NPS · Recreation.gov

The visitor center has free WiFi, and offers exhibits on the river, its inhabitants, the cultural history of the area, and the recreational opportunities that the park provides. A small bookstore is also included in the visitor center, which is open daily from 9:00-5:00 pm (ET), daily.

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 on directions.

36.10621, -84.59852 · 36°6'22.4"N 84°35'54.7"W

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Typical weather

Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 46°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	46	50	59	69	76	83	86	85	80	70	59	50
Low °F	26	28	35	42	51	59	63	62	54	43	34	29
Precip in	4.8	4.6	5.0	5.9	4.7	5.1	5.7	3.4	4.3	3.3	3.9	5.7

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Obed Wild & Scenic River Visitor Center Gift Shop — Photo: NPS Photo · Recreation.gov

Inside the Obed Wild and Scenic River Visitor Center — Photo: NPS · Recreation.gov

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Common questions about Obed Visitor Center

Can you reserve a site at Obed Visitor Center?: No. Obed Visitor Center 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 2026-03-09.

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