The Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park is a Tennessee state park in Polk County, Tennessee, United States, that provides access to the Hiwassee and Ocoee rivers.
Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park | |
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Type | Tennessee State Park |
Location | Polk County, Tennessee |
Operated by | National Forest Service/ Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
Open | Year round |
Website | Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park |
A 23-mile (37 km) stretch of the Hiwassee River, extending from the North Carolina state line to U.S. Route 411, was the first river to be designated by the State Scenic River Program.[1] The main portion of the park is Hiwassee State Scenic River Park.
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The Hiwassee State Scenic River park has a campground, Gee Creek Campground, has 47 sites plus 8 separate group campsites. Hiking and Fishing can also be done at the park.
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35°13′35″N 84°30′10″W / 35.22639°N 84.50278°W