Facility · Tennessee ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Cherokee National Forest (NF) · Open Access
World class whitewater, mountain biking trail systems, environmental education programs, highly developed camping, and scenic byways are a few activities featured in the Ocoee River area.
Local outfitters offer rafting excursions in the Ocoee River’s world-class whitewater. The Ocoee Whitewater Center is a hub for outdoor adventure and offers regional information, environmental education, trails and picnic sites. Bike the 30-mile Tanasi Trail complex and trails at Chilhowee Recreation Area or take a scenic drive along the Ocoee Scenic Byway (US 64 and Forest Road 77). Popular camping areas include Parksville and Thunder Rock Campgrounds, as well as Chilhowee Recreation Area.
35.10449, -84.53278 · 35°6'16.2"N 84°31'58.0"W
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| Precip in | 6.0 | 5.7 | 5.7 | 5.3 | 4.6 | 5.4 | 5.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.3 | 4.8 | 6.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 13.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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