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Obed Wild & Scenic River
Approximately 45 miles of wild and scenic river are comprised of the Obed River, Clear Creek, Daddy's Creek and Emory River. These water courses have cut rugged gorges leaving exciting whitewater gorges with bluffs as high as 500 feet above the water. CONTACTS Email - OBRI_Administration@nps.gov Fax- 423-346-3362 Write to P.O. Box 429 Wartburg, TN 37887 - or - 208 North Maiden St. Wartburg, TN 37887 Phone Headquarters - (423) 346-6294
TRAVEL BASICS
Operating Hours, Seasons Obed Wild and Scenic River is open year around for public use and enjoyment. The visitor center located in Wartburg is open daily, except Christmas day. Visitor Center hours of operation 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m. seven days a week.
CAMPING
Rock Creek Campground
Open All Year
Undeveloped campground with 12 sites, no water or electricity. First come, first served.
For More Information on this campground please call no phone at campground.
LODGING
Rock Creek campground Primitive campground with no electricity, no water, and pit toilets.
FACILITIES
Visitor Centers OBED WILD AND SCENIC RIVER VISITOR CENTER Open All Year 8:00a.m. to 4:30p.m.
Phone - (423)346-6294 Location - 208 North Maiden St. Wartburg, TN Closures - Closed Christmas Day Special Programs - Saturday evening interpretive programs are offered on a regular basis from Memorial Day through Labor Day. Phone ahead about the availability of programs - programs and dates and times can change without notice. Exhibits - Animal displays and prehistoric artifacts Available Facilities - Small book sales area operated by Eastern National Association.
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| These outdoors activities are available near Obed Wild & Scenic River. |
| | Marinas Near Obed Wild & Scenic River:
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Kingston KOA Kampground and Marina, Kingston
, 12 miles away |
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Harbour Point Marina, Rockwood
, 15 miles away |
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Bayside Marina & Resort, Ten Mile
, 17 miles away |
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Marina & Dock Supply, Spring City
, 18 miles away |
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Eden Marina, Spring City
, 19 miles away |
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| | Hotels Near Obed Wild & Scenic River:
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Days Inn Harriman, Harriman
, 8 miles away |
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites HARRIMAN, Harriman
, 8 miles away |
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Comfort Inn Harriman, Harriman
, 8 miles away |
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Super 8 Kingston, Kingston
, 12 miles away |
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Knights Inn Kingston TN, Kingston
, 12 miles away |
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Wyndham VR Fairfield Glade, Fairfield Glade
, 18 miles away |
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Americas Best Value Inn, Loudon
, 23 miles away |
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| | Whitewater Near Obed Wild & Scenic River:
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Island Creek, Morgan
County
, 3 miles away, Class III-IV+ - 2 miles long (Catoosa Bridge to Emory River) |
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Obed River, Cumberland / Morgan
County
, 3 miles away, Class I-III - 7 miles long (Nemo to Oakdale) |
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Crooked Fork Creek, Morgan
County
, 4 miles away, Class III-IV - 6.2 miles long (Potter's Falls to Camp Austin) |
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Emory River, Morgan
County
, 4 miles away, Class II-III - 7 miles long (Emory River Canyon - Highway 62 to Nemo) |
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Crooked Fork Creek, Morgan
County
, 5 miles away, Class IV-V - 2 miles long (US 27 to Potter's Falls) |
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| | Public Lands Near Obed Wild & Scenic River:
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Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Oneida - TN
, 26 miles away |
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Frozen Head State Park, Tennessee
, 14 miles away |
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Cumberland Mountain State Park, Tennessee
, 28 miles away |
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Pickett State Park, Tennessee
, 32 miles away |
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Cove Lake State Park, Tennessee
, 32 miles away |
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| | Golf Courses Near Obed Wild & Scenic River:
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Emory Golf & Country Club, Harriman
, 8 miles away |
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Rockwood Golf & Country Club, Rockwood
, 10 miles away |
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Southwest Point Golf Course, Kingston
, 12 miles away |
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Lakeside Golf Course, Kingston
, 14 miles away |
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Fairfield Glade Community Club, Crossville
, 18 miles away |
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