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Bald Mountains
Most of the area is remote backcountry, including Bald Mountain Ridge Scenic Area and Sampson Mountain Wilderness. Roads are limited, but forty-plus miles of trail access the forest.
The area is known for its diverse populations of wildflowers and a number of waterfalls, including 60-foot fan-shaped Margarette Falls and Sill Branch Falls. Try fishing Nolichucky River, Horse Creek, Dry Creek and Clark Creek. Horse Creek and Old Forge Recreation areas offer picnicking, water play and camping.
Activities
Campground Camping
Areas for Campground Camping at Bald Mountains
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Bald Mountains
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Bald Mountains
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Bald Mountains
Viewing Scenery
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Bald Mountains
Group Picnicking
Areas for Group Picnicking at Bald Mountains
Alerts & Warnings
- Lost Creek Construction
- Appalachian Trail Shelters to Close
- Watauga Ranger District Office renovations DELAYED
- New Office Hours for Tellico Ranger District Office
- Rhododendron Trail OPEN
- Road to Beauty Spot Scenic Overlook (aka Indian Grave Gap) is now OPEN
- Bald River Falls Bridge replacement project
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