Facility · Tennessee ·
Managed by the USDA Forest Service
North Cherokee National Forest & Wildlife Management Area (National Forest/Wildlife Management Area) · Restricted Access
This area's steep rugged mountainsides, high-elevation balds and hollows are richly diverse, home to unique and rare plants and animals.
Look for rock outcrops, lush wildflower displays and high-elevation mountain balds and spruce-fir forests. In June, experience some of the most prolific Rhododendron bloom in the region. Hike for one day or several on the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.
36.16882, -82.12804 · 36°10'7.7"N 82°7'40.9"W
Typically 80°F in Jul, down to 44°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 44 | 48 | 55 | 65 | 71 | 77 | 80 | 78 | 74 | 67 | 56 | 48 |
| Low °F | 22 | 25 | 31 | 38 | 47 | 55 | 59 | 58 | 51 | 40 | 30 | 26 |
| Precip in | 4.3 | 3.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.3 | 3.6 | 4.3 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 1.9 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.
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