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Hiwassee State Scenic River
State Park Information
State Park Overview
Camping
hTe Hiwassee State Scenic Rivers "Gee Creek" campground is a haven and a home-away-from-home to many river users. Campsites are more tent-friendly than most. We have a large open field that serves as overflow to the 43 campsites. Some of the campsites are close enough to the river to be lulled to sleep each night by the sound of rushing water. An easy walk will lead you along the rivers edge for fishing, nature walks or a brisk dip in the cold waters.
Gee Creek primitive campground has 43 sites, each with a table, fire ring and a grill. Public water and a bathhouse containing sinks, commodes and
hot showers are located - the center of the campground. Campsites are provided on a first-come, first-served basis and
there is a fee for their use. No reservations can be accepted and stay limit is two weeks. The U.S. Forest Service also operates a small campground called Quinn Springs on State Highway 30.
Tent camping is permitted along most of the John Muir Trail above the Appalachia Powerhouse. (THIS IS NOT A STATE SCENIC TRAIL, However, IT DOES PARALLEL THE STATE SCENIC RIVER )It is a USDA FS managed area of the Cherokee National Forest.
Call for more information423-263-0050
Picnicking
Many picnic areas are scattered along the Hiwassee River. Most have tables and grills and are accessible to drinking water and restrooms. Picnickers are encouraged to leave their picnic sites cleaner than they found them.
Sugarloaf Picnic Area
Year round, day use, restrooms, picnic tables (10) with grills, volleyball court, basketball goal, canoe and fishing access, short walking path, 110 scale replica of the 1996 Olympic whitewater section of the Ocoee River. Sugarloaf is located at Ocoee Dam no 1.
Fishing and Hunting
The Hiwassee is a popular fishing stream and anglers of all ages enjoy fine catches of large-mouth bass, yellow perch, catfish and
brown and rainbow trout. The latter two species are stocked by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. There is no park fee for fishing on the Hiwassee, however, state fishing rules apply. A valid Tennessee fishing license is required. A public access ramp is available for canoes in the campground.
Commercial guide services are available.