Hiwassee River Picnic Area
Cherokee Forest, Tennessee
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June 30th, 2026
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Located on the Hiwassee River just off State Highway 30, this beautiful picnic area has well spaced sites situated among large oaks, hickories and beeches.Visitors can explore several trails in the area. The Fisherman's Trail offers the angler opportunites to cast his line at one of the many popluar fishing spots. Spanking Stump Trail is a short interpretive hike and Oswald Dome Trail takes hikers to the top of Oswald Dome (elevation 3,000 ft.). Wildlife openings and abundant wildflowers in the spring are combined with several vistas of the Hiwassee River.
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GPS 35.22123, -84.52118
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Nearby places
- Hiwassee River Campground (Free Public) 0.0 mi
- Quinn Springs Pavilion Campground (Paid Public) 1.6 mi
- Spring Creek Shooting Range Campground (Free Public) 1.9 mi
- Lost Corral Horse Camp Campground (Paid Public) 2.0 mi
- Gee Creek Falls Hike Hiking Trail 2.1 mi
- Gee Creek Trailhead Trailhead 2.1 mi
- Childers Creek Trailhead Trailhead 2.8 mi
- Hood Mountain Overlook Tourist Attraction 3.1 mi
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