Facility · Tennessee ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
Favorite activities in this remote area include whitewater rafting, hiking and camping.
Located between the French Broad and Pigeon Rivers, this area offers pockets of backcountry nestled among the rural communities of Cocke County, TN. This area is home to Catherine Marshalls’s novel Christy and the historic Wasp Community. Hike a section of the Appalachian Trail and other forest trails. Camp at Round Mountain, rated as the number one tent campground in Tennessee. Explore Martha Sundquist State Forest and contact local outfitters to help guide your whitewater adventure.
35.84857, -83.09222 · 35°50'54.9"N 83°5'32.0"W
Typically 86°F in Jul, down to 49°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 49 | 53 | 61 | 71 | 77 | 83 | 86 | 85 | 80 | 70 | 60 | 51 |
| Low °F | 29 | 32 | 38 | 46 | 54 | 62 | 65 | 64 | 59 | 48 | 37 | 32 |
| Precip in | 4.2 | 3.9 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 4.6 | 4.0 | 2.7 | 3.4 | 4.4 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 5.1 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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