OUTDOOR RECREATION
BUFFALO MOUNTAIN PARK
570 HIGH RIDGE ROAD, P.O. BOX 1535, JOHNSON CITY 37605-1535
JOHNSON CITY PARKS & RECREATION (423) 283-5815
FAX: (423) 283-5829
WEBSITE: www.johnsoncitytn.org
Located 4.5 miles from I-26. 725-acre nature preserve. 15
miles of hiking trails, picnic tables and is a great place
for wildflower, bird and tree identification. Guided nature
hikes available monthly. Call for schedule. L/HA.
CHEROKEE ADVENTURES WHITEWATER RAFTING
2000 JONESBOROUGH ROAD, ERWIN 37650
(423) 743-7733
FAX: (423) 743-5400
RESERVATIONS (800) 445-7238
WEBSITE: www.cherokeeadventures.com
Located 1.4 miles from I-26. Guided class III and IV whitewater
on Nolichucky River through 3000' gorge. Also offer family
float trips, overnight packages, riverside camping canoe
and inflatable canoe rentals. Full service restaurant and
hot showers. No experience needed. Operating: Mar.-Oct.
AC. PC, TC & CC accepted. L/HA.
CHEROKEE NATIONAL FOREST - U.S.D.A. FOREST SERVICE
NOLICHUCKY-UNAKA RANGER DISTRICT
4900 ASHEVILLE HIGHWAY, GREENEVILLE 37743
(423) 638-4109
FAX: (423) 638-6599
WEBSITE: www.fs.fed.us/r8/cherokee
WATAUGA RANGER DISTRICT
4400 UNICOI DRIVE, P.O. BOX 400, UNICOI 37692
(423) 735-1500
FAX: (423) 735-1569
WEBSITE: www.fs.fed.us/r8/cherokee
SUPERVISOR'S OFFICE
2800 NORTH OCOEE STREET, P.O. BOX 2010, CLEVELAND 37320
(423) 476-9700
FAX: (423) 476-9791
WEBSITE: www.fs.fed.us/r8/cherokee
Cherokee National Forest's 300,000+ acres in northeast
Tennessee offer picnicking, water play, miles of trails
and forest roads, camping and backcountry solitude. Two
local ranger stations and the Forest website provide regional
outdoor recreation information. Maps, brochures, environmental
education material is available at forest offices. Outdoor
kiosks at both ranger stations provide 24-hour visitor information.
Nolichucky-Unaka Ranger Station is located 15 miles from
I-81. Watauga Ranger Station is located 1/4 mile from I-26.
Office hours: Mon. -Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m. F/HA. Forest developed
sites have limited accessibility.
DAVY CROCKETT BIRTHPLACE STATE PARK
1245 DAVY CROCKETT PARK ROAD, LIMESTONE 37681
(423) 257-2167
FAX: (423) 257-2430
WEBSITE: www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/DavyCrockettSHP/
Located 20 miles from I-26. Museum exhibits tell of the
different aspects of the life of Davy Crockett. Visitors
can learn a lot about Crockett the hunter, the politician,
the businessman and the legendary hero as portrayed in the
Walt Disney movie of the 1950's. A replica cabin depicts
a typical frontier cabin much like the one in which Davy
Crockett was born in 1786. 105 acres partially wooded acres
of land along the Nolichucky River with a swimming pool,
picnic areas, fishing, hiking, 88 campsites with water,
electric, sewer, bathrooms, grills, pay phone. Visitor's
Center (office/ museum) is open Mon.-Fri. 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Open year round. SCD. PC & TC accepted. F/HA.
MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE GUIDES/ USA RAFT
2 JONES BRANCH ROAD, ERWIN 37650
(423) 743-7111
FAX: (423) 743-3221
RESERVATIONS (800) USA-RAFT
WEBSITE: www.mtnadventureguides.com
With over 25 named class 2-4 rapids, the Nolichucky River
Gorge is truly the most awesome and scenic whitewater rafting
trip in the southeast. No experience necessary. The lower
Nolichucky is a gentle family float trip for ages 4+. We’re
located near Erwin, TN just 5 miles from I-26. A large group
cabin and nearby campground are also available. Operating:
Mar. 1-Oct. 31. AC. PC, TC & CC accepted.
ROAN MOUNTAIN STATE PARK
1015 HIGHWAY 143, ROAN MOUNTAIN 37687
(423) 772-0190 or (800) 250-8620
FAX: (423) 772-0142
WEBSITE: www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/RoanMtn/
Located 20 miles off I-26. 6,285 ft. elev. and the "world's
largest natural stand of Rhododendron gardens" (600 acres).
30 AAA cabins, 87 campsites with water and electrical hookups.
20 tent sites with community water. Dump station, picnic
tables, charcoal grills and 6 bathhouses with hot showers,
grills, playground, laundromat, pay phone, pets welcome,
fishing, swimming pool, and tennis. Open year round for
self-contained campers, tent camping. PC, TC & CC accepted.
L/HA.
SONNY'S MARINA
109 ONE STREET, GRAY 37615
(423) 282-9440
FAX: (423) 282-5478
WEBSITE: www.sonnysmarina.com
Located off Highway 36. One mile behind Zak's Furniture.
Full-service marina, mechanics, ship store, gift shop, parts
department, boat rentals and full service restaurant on
site. Open seasonal April - Nov. 9am-6pm daily. PC, TC &
CC accepted. L/HA.
STEELE CREEK PARK
20 LITTLE LANE, P.O. BOX 1189, BRISTOL 37621
(423) 764-4023
FAX: (423) 989-5624
WEBSITE: www.bristoltn.org
Located 5 miles from I-81. Over 2,000 acre park, picnicking,
grills, fishing, hiking, golf course, nature center, paddleboats
available from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Tennessee's third
largest municipal park. Open: 9am-9pm. daily. AC. L/HA..
TENNESSEE VALLEY AUTHORITY - LAKE & DAMS
106 TRI-CITIES BUSINESS PARK DRIVE, GRAY 37615
(423) 467-3800 or (800) 238-2264
WEBSITE: www.tva.com/river/recreation/index.htm
Boating Regulations: All boats equipped with any type of
motor or sail must be registered. Boat owners from another
state, can use their vessel on Tennessee waters with their
state's current registration for 60 days.
TENNESSEE WILDLIFE RESOURCES AGENCY
EAST TENNESSEE - REGION IV
3030 WILDLIFE WAY, MORRISTOWN 37814
(800) 332-0900 (IN STATE ONLY) or (423) 587-7037 Ext 119
FAX: (423) 587-7057
WEBSITE: www.tnwildlife.org
Fishing Regulations: Non-resident
licenses: Junior (ages 13-15) $9.00; Adult (no trout)
3-Day $16.50; 10-Day $25.50; or Annual (no trout) $41.00;
Adult All fish including trout: 3-Day $33.50; 10-Day
$50.50; or Annual $81.00; No licenses needed for
children
under 12 years of age.
Hunting Regulations: Non-resident licenses: Junior
(ages 13-15) no big game $9.00; Adult 7-Day Small Game/Waterfowl
$50.50; Annual Small Game/Waterfowl $91.00; Adult 7-Day
All Game $175.50; Annual All Game $251.00; Trapping $401.00.
No license needed for children under 12 years of age. Hunters
born on or after Jan. 1, 1969, must possess proof of satisfactorily
completing a hunter safety course to hunt.
The hunting and fishing licenses go on sale February 18
each year, and are valid until the last day of February
the following year. Seasons are subject to change. License
fees are subject to change.
WARRIORS' PATH STATE PARK
490 HEMLOCK ROAD, P.O. BOX 5026, KINGSPORT 37663-5026
(423) 239-8531
FAX: (423) 239-4982
WEBSITE: www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/WarriorsPath/
Located 2 miles off I-81. Warriors' Path State Park was
named for the park's proximity to the ancient war and trading
path used by the Cherokee. Since that time, the parkland
has known a long history of travelers, and is still a pathway
for modern-day outdoor enthusiasts. Park features hiking,
picnicking, horseback riding, bike trails, boating, water
skiing, fishing, boat ramps, 18 hole golf course, playground,
swimming pool, 22 hole disc golf course and pets welcome.
Fishing boats, paddle boats, and canoes rentals available.
135 campsites, RV, pull-thrus, primitive sites, grills,
water, electric, bath house and pay phone. Open year round.
SCD. L/HA.
WATAUGA LAKESHORE MARINA, INC.
2285 HIGHWAY 321, HAMPTON 37658
(423) 725-2223 or 725-2201
FAX: (423) 725-2623
WEBSITE: www.lakeshore-resort.com
Located 17 miles from I-26. Full-service marina on Watauga
Lake with mooring service, live bait, licenses, food store,
showers, boat dock, swimming pool, ski equipment, pontoons,
and speed boat rentals. Enjoy a stay in one of our cabins
on the lake. Restaurant and lounge open Mar.-Oct. Marina
hours: 8am - 4:30pm winter season; 8am - 6pm summer season.
WINGED DEER PARK
242 CARROLL CREEK ROAD, P.O. BOX 1535, JOHNSON CITY 37605-1535
JOHNSON CITY PARKS & RECREATION (423) 283-5815
FAX: (423) 283-5829
WEBSITE: www.johnsoncitytn.org
Located 4 miles from I-26. 200-acre municipal park. Featuring
.5-mile flat walking/jogging track and a 1.5-mile paved
lighted nature trail in the wooded section of the park.
Handicap accessible fishing along our lighted boardwalk
on the lakefront. Multi-use picnic tables, playground area,
batting cage, sand volleyball courts, historical section
featuring the Robert Young Cabin, Massengill Monument and
Quillen Historical Tree Museum, grass amphitheatre, and
a 9-hole disc golf course. Open to the public daily. Office
hours: Mon.-Fri. 8am-5pm. F/HA.
Note, This is not a comprehensive listing of outdoor
recreation in the region. The featured outdoor recreation
listings are members of the Northeast Tennessee Tourism
Association.
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