Paint Creek Corridor with Hot Springs Loops

Facility · Tennessee ·

Managed by the USDA Forest Service

North Cherokee National Forest & Wildlife Management Area (National Forest/Wildlife Management Area) · Restricted Access

1,442 ft
Elevation

Meander along 5-mile Paint Creek Corridor to historic Paint Rock. Stop for a picnic, check out scenic waterfalls or splash in the ripples along the way. Extend your trip by travelling along French Broad River via River Road to the community of Hot Springs, NC.

Getting there

35.96253, -82.86753 · 35°57'45.1"N 82°52'3.1"W

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Typical weather

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Precip in3.63.94.54.24.04.75.34.23.32.73.14.2

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 4.4 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Can you reserve a site at Paint Creek Corridor with Hot Springs Loops?
No. Paint Creek Corridor with Hot Springs Loops 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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