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Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park

Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park
Spring Creek Road
P.O. Box 5
Delano, TN 37325
423-263-0050

Hiwassee Scenic River Park is located on Spring Creek Road at U.S. Hwy 411 and the Ocoee River on U.S. Highway 64. The Hiwassee was the first river managed in the State Scenic River program. This river offers canoeing, rafting, fishing, hiking and nature photography. Numerous public access sites provide boat-launching ramps. At the Gee Creek campground, pinic areas, sanitary facilities and primitive camping are available. Adjacent to the campground is the Gee Creek Wilderness Area of the Cherokee National Forest. The Ocoee River is a premier white-water river in the Southeastern United States possessing Class III, IV and V rapids. Access sites are maintained.

Hours: Office 8am-4:30pm. Tour buses are welcome.

Directions: Traveling I-75 take Exit 20. Travel east on US-64 to Highway 411 North. Park is located 6 miles north of Benton.

This page was last updated on Mon Dec 3, 2007.

   
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