general information
Address and Phone
404 Spring Creek Rd.
Delano, TN 37325
Phone: 423-263-0050
Quick Information
Boat Ramp, Boat Ramp, Brochures Available, Campfires_Permitted, Canoeing, Canoeing, Canoeing, Drinking Water, Fishing, Fishing, Freshwater Fishing, Grills, Grills, Hiking Nature Trails, Hiking Nature Trails, Hiking Nature Trails, Horseshoes, Hot Showers, Interpretive Displays, Interpretive Displays, Interpretive Displays, Kayaking, Kayaking, Kayaking, Open Year-round, Pay Phones, Picnic Area, Picnic Area, Primitive Camping, Primitive Camping, Pull-thru Sites, Restrooms, Restrooms, Riverfront, Showers, State Park, State Park, Swimming, Swimming, Swimming, Tenters Welcome, Vending Machines, Vending Machines, Volleyball Court
ADA Compliant, ADA Compliant, ADA Compliant, Brochures Available, Bus Parking, Bus Parking, Parking Available, Parking Available, Parking Available, Pets Allowed on Leash, Pets Allowed on Leash, Pets Allowed on Leash, Total Acreage: 231, Total Sites: 47, Total Sites: 47, Water Acreage: R
Hours Open to the Public
Open Year-round
Payment Types Accepted
Cash, Cash, Personal Check, Personal Check, Traveler's Checks, Traveler's Checks
Discounts
Other Discounts, Other Discounts Available
Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park
Delano, TN
Hiwassee Scenic River Park is located on Spring Creek road at U.S. Hwy. 411, the Ocoee river on U.S. Hwy. 64. The Hiwassee was the first river managed in the State Scenic River program. A 23-river mile section, from the N.C. state line to U.S. 411 North of Benton, has been declared a Class III partially developed river. This stretch of river offers canoeing, rafting, fishing, hiking and nature photography. A scenic portion of the John Muir trail winds through the river gorge. Numerous public access sites provide boat-launching ramps. At the Gee Creek campround, picnic areas, sanitary facilities and primitive camping are available. Adjacent is the Gee Creek Wilderness 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.
Directions: I-75 N., Exit 20, Ocoee exit 64 Hwy. E., 411 N. 15 mi., cross Hiwassee River Bridge, 2nd road, Spring Creek Rd., turn right, campground is approx. 1 mi. on right.
