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Cherokee National Forest
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Polk County Tennessee
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| Each year millions of people visit
Tennessee's Cherokee National Forest. It is a place of scenic beauty
that provides opportunities for anyone interested in nature and
history. The Forest stretches from Chattanooga to Bristol along the
North Carolina border. The 640,000-acre Cherokee National Forest is
the largest tract of public land in Tennessee. It lies in the heart
of the Southern Appalachian mountain range, one of the world's most
diverse areas. These mountains are home to more than 20,000 species
of plants and animals. |
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| Because of the Cherokee's
majestic mountains, tumbling streams, and diverse vegetation,
recreation opportunities are plentiful. Discover the 30 developed
campgrounds, 30 picnic areas, 700 miles of trail, hundreds of miles of
cold water streams, seven whitewater rivers, thousands of acres of
dispersed opportunities, and abundant populations of wildlife that are
here for your enjoyment. |
Information provided by the
USDA Forest Service For more information visit the official
Cherokee National Forest web site.
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