French Broad River Area
Cherokee Forest, Tennessee
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June 30th, 2026
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This area’s wooded mountainsides and creek gorges are linked by an extensive road and trail system. Activities include fishing, hiking, horseback riding, creek play and camping. At Paint Creek, camping, fishing, swimming and picnicking are popular activities. Other water-based opportunities include driving along scenic Brush Creek or exploring warm-water Allen Branch or Paint Creek ponds. Enjoy the scenery from horseback on 35 miles of multi-use trails, also open to mountain bikers and hikers. The Appalachian Scenic Trail lies along the eastern edge of this area.French Broad River Area MapFrench Broad River Area Guide
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GPS 35.94303, -82.93587
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Nearby places
- Allen Branch Pond Fishing Site Fishing Access 0.5 mi
- Houston Valley Campground (Paid Public) 1.5 mi
- Houston Valley Campground Campground (Free Public) 1.6 mi
- Burnett Gap Trailhead Trailhead 1.8 mi
- Weavers Bend Trailhead 1.8 mi
- Paint Creek Dispersed Campsites Dispersed Camping 2.6 mi
- Paint Creek Picnic Area Tourist Attraction 3.8 mi
- French Broad River Campground (Free Public) 3.8 mi
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