Grayson Highlands State Park

The park is adjacent to the Mount Rogers National Recreation Area, a part of Jefferson National Forest. Grayson Highlands State Park was originally named Mount Rogers State Park and was established in 1965. While pets are allowed in the park, they are not allowed inside public facilities including the bathhouses, visitor center and office.

A 2900 acre natural area owned and operated by the City of Kingsport, Tennessee.

A Nature Interpretive Center, Museum, and Planetarium dedicated to the education and enrichment of students and general visitors alike, to promote wise stewardship of our environment and its resources

Grandfather Mountain

Highest peak in the Blue Ridge, is the only private park in the world designated by the United Nations as an International Biosphere Reserve.

Mount Mitchell State Park

At 6,684 feet, it’s the highest peak in Eastern America. A short walk takes you to the observation tower on top. Picnicking, hiking, and nature study are available. Located at MP 355.

Mount Jefferson State Park

539 undeveloped acres, picnicking, hiking and nature study available. Located off Hwy. 221 in Jefferson, NC.

New River

Located in the Appalachian Mountains of Alleghany, Ashe and Watauga Counties, this 26.5 mile stretch of river has been named a national wildlife and scenic river. It’s one of the few rivers in the world that flows north. Canoeing, rafting, tubing and fishing are popular here.

Stone Mountain State Park

This park is named for its 600 ft. high granite formation, three miles in circumference at the base. Fishing, hiking, and nature study are available in this virtually undeveloped park area. Stone Mountain is located in Alleghany and Wilkes Counties.

Warrior's Path State Park

Warrior's Path State Park was named for the park's proximity to the ancient war and trading path used by the Cherokee.  Since that time, the park land has known a long history of travelers, and is still a pathway for modern-day outdoor enthusiasts.  The 950-acre area was acquired from the Tennessee Valley Authority is 1952, to serve the people who live in or visit this section of Northeast Tennessee.  It is situated on the shores of TVA's Patrick Henry Reservoir on the Holston River

http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/warrior/index.html

PO Box 5026
Hemlock Road
Kingsport, TN  37663
423-239-8531
fax: 423-239-4982

Tennessee's only National Forest, the Cherokee, covers nearly 630,000 acres in ten East Tennessee counties. It is the largest tract of public land in the State. The forest is separated into two parts by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Directions

There are many access routes into this long, sweeping forest. From Johnson City in the north, routes include State highways 23 and 11E. From Chattanooga in the south, primary access is State highways 74 and 411. Our map can help get you there.

Cherokee National Forest
USDA Forest Service
2800 North Ocoee Street
P.O. Box 2010
Cleveland, TN 37320
Phone: 423-476-9700
Email:Mailroom_R8_Cherokee@fs.fed.us

George Washington and Jefferson National Forests -info