French Broad River Area
This area’s wooded mountainsides and creek gorges are linked by an extensive road and trail system. Activities include fishing, hiking, horseback riding, creek play and camping.
At Paint Creek, camping, fishing, swimming and picnicking are popular activities. Other water-based opportunities include driving along scenic Brush Creek or exploring warm-water Allen Branch or Paint Creek ponds. Enjoy the scenery from horseback on 35 miles of multi-use trails, also open to mountain bikers and hikers. The Appalachian Scenic Trail lies along the eastern edge of this area.
Activities
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at French Broad River Area
Dispersed Camping
Areas for Dispersed Camping at French Broad River Area
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at French Broad River Area
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at French Broad River Area
Horse Riding
Viewing Wildlife
Areas for Viewing Wildlife at French Broad River Area
Viewing Scenery
Areas for Viewing Scenery at French Broad River Area
Interpretive Areas
There are interprative learning opportunities at Allens Branch Pond.
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at French Broad River Area
Group Picnicking
Scenic Driving
Areas for Scenic Driving at French Broad River Area
Boating - Non-Motorized
Areas for Boating - Non-Motorized at French Broad River Area