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CNF Overview
Adventure Beckons...
From the scenic Appalachian Mountains to whitewater, discover your next destination on the Cherokee National Forest.
The Cherokee National Forest is divided into northern and southern sections by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The 650,000-acre forest is the largest tract of public land in Tennessee and adjoins other national forests in Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia. The forest is home to 30 developed campgrounds and numerous picnic areas, over 700 miles of trails, seven whitewater rivers, two Forest Service scenic byways, and the Ocoee Whitewater Center where you can enjoy a scenic drive through the mountains, the pursuit of wildlife, the thrill of whitewater, a night under the stars, or solitude on a backcountry trail.
Adventure beckons...
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Fire Information
TN Burn Permit Required Oct. 15 to May 15 - Online or Phone
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...Know Before You Go
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Features
Don't Move Firewood
Your Help is Needed: Here's one simple way to combine your desire to protect the environment with your plans to have a great time outdoors -- don't move firewood from ... see full article
Spotlights
Cherokee Hotshots
The Cherokee Hotshots are a highly trained Type One Wildland Fire Suppression crew that is hosted by the Cherokee National Forest in East Tennessee.
Motor Vehicle Use Map
![[Image] Sample Motor Vehicle Use Map Cover links to sample of a MVUM map.](/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/fseprd1002653_tn.jpg)
The Motor Vehicle Use Maps for the Cherokee NF are available free of charge at USDA Forest Service offices in Cleveland, Greeneville, Benton, and Tellico Plains, and Unicoi, TN
