Obed Wild & Scenic River - Tennessee

Address:208 North Maiden St.
Wartburg, Tennessee
Tel: (423) 346-6294

If you thought Obed Wild and Scenic River was just one little stream, think again. The park is made up of several creeks and tributaries including Clear Creek and Daddy's Creek and provides visitors with much needed refreshment during Tennessee's hot and humid summers. Whitewater paddling, fishing, rock climbing on sandstone bluffs, and hunting are popular activities for those with adequate experience and the proper permits. Rock Creek Campground provides primitive overnight services on a first-come first-served basis.

The Obed Wild and Scenic River is located in Morgan and Cumberland Counties in East Tennessee on the Cumberland Plateau. The park includes parts of the Obed River, Clear Creek, Daddys Creek and the Emory River. Over 45 miles of creeks and rivers are included in the wild and scenic river area. These waterways have cut rugged gorges with bluffs as high as 500 feet above the whitewater in the streams. Outdoor recreation such as whitewater boating, rock climbing, hiking and fishing are popular seasonal activities in the Obed.