Biking
Bicycles are allowed on several designated national forest system trails as well as open and closed roads.
The Cherokee National Forest features two extensive mountain bike trail systems, Tanasi and Chilhowee. Both are located in the Ocoee River Region approximately 45 minutes from Interstate 75, Exit 20.
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Benton Falls Hike
Site Open
The Benton Falls Trail is an easy 1.5 mile (each way) hike to the 65 foot high waterfall.
Cherohala Skyway
Site Open
View some of the best mountain scenery in the world from this 43-mile National Scenic Byway through the Cherokee and Nantahala National Forests.Drive along the sparkling rush of the Tellico River,…
Chilhowee Recreation Area
Site Open
Located in the Chilhowee Recreation Area, Chilhowee Campground offers more than 70 campsites, electric hookups, RV sites, tent-only sites and multiple bathhouses. The campground is usually open…
Indian Boundary Recreation Area
Site Open
If you are looking for a base camp to explore the vicinity or a destination campground with modern facilities and a family atmosphere, try Indian Boundary Recreation Area (IBRA), accessed off…
Ocoee Whitewater Center
Site Open
On April 26, 2022, the Ocoee Whitewater Center caught fire and was destroyed. No one was injured in the fire.The Cherokee National Forest, along with Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), have reopened…
Paint Creek Corridor
Picnicking and many other recreation opportunities are available along scenic Paint Creek Corridor. Forest Road #41 parallels Paint Creek five miles between Paint Creek Campground and the French…
Thunder Rock Campground
Site Open
Thunder Rock Campground is located 1.8 miles northwest of the Ocoee Whitewater Center, just behind TVA Ocoee Powerhouse Number 3. Nestled alongside the Ocoee River, this facility provides 37 regular…