Pigeon River Area
Cherokee Forest, Tennessee
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June 30th, 2026
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Favorite activities in this remote area include whitewater rafting, hiking and camping.Located between the French Broad and Pigeon Rivers, this area offers pockets of backcountry nestled among the rural communities of Cocke County, TN. This area is home to Catherine Marshalls’s novel Christy and the historic Wasp Community. Hike a section of the Appalachian Trail and other forest trails. Camp at Round Mountain, rated as the number one tent campground in Tennessee. Explore Martha Sundquist State Forest and contact local outfitters to help guide your whitewater adventure. Pigeon River Area MapPigeon River Area Guide
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GPS 35.84857, -83.09222
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Nearby places
- Pigeon River Campground (Free Public) 4.2 mi
- Big Creek Horse Camp Campground (Paid Public) 6.6 mi
- Big Creek Group Camp Campground (Paid Public) 6.7 mi
- Big Creek Campground (Great Smoky Mountains National Park) Campground (Paid Public) 6.9 mi
- French Broad River Campground (Free Public) 7.3 mi
- Round Mountain Campground Campground (Paid Public) 7.8 mi
- Max Patch Pond Fishing Access 8.1 mi
- Max Patch Trailhead Trailhead 8.1 mi
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