Rocky Fork State Park (Tennessee)
Rocky Fork State Park | |
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View into Rocky Fork from Buzzard Rock. | |
Location of park in Tennessee | |
Type | Tennessee State Park |
Location | Unicoi County, Tennessee, USA |
Nearest city | Erwin, Tennessee |
Coordinates | 36°03′03″N 82°34′16″W / 36.05083°N 82.57111°WCoordinates: 36°03′03″N 82°34′16″W / 36.05083°N 82.57111°W |
Area | 2,036 acres (8.24 km2)[1] |
Operated by | Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
Open | Year-round |
Hiking trails | 8 |
Designation | October 2012[1] |
Website | Rocky Fork State Park |
Rocky Fork State Park is a 2,036-acre (8.24 km2) state park in Unicoi County in East Tennessee. It is situated in the Blue Ridge region of the Appalachian Mountains, close to the Tennessee-North Carolina state line. The park is adjacent to the Cherokee National Forest, and it is in close proximity to the Appalachian Trail. The Sampson Mountain Wilderness is also nearby.[1]
Rocky Fork State Park was established in 2012, and facilities have not been developed. Hiking and mountain biking are permitted on a network of old road beds, and fishing is allowed in Rocky Fork and South Indian Creeks.[2]
References
- 1 2 3 "Rocky Fork State Park - About". Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
- ↑ "Rocky Fork State Park - Activities". Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
External links
- Official website
- Rocky Fork State Park - Tennessee Eastman Hiking and Canoeing Club's Trail Wiki
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