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Big Frog Area

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USDA Forest Service

View of Big Frog Mountain Area of Cherokee National Forest This area is known for solitude and backcountry adventure, with Big Frog Wilderness being a destination for backpacking, day-hiking and hunting. The area offers about 35 miles of backcountry trails, some of which climb to over 4,000 feet. In addition to the backcountry hiking opportunities, the area is also managed as a Black Bear reserve. Try snorkeling at Conasauga River, renowned for remarkable fish viewing. Pitch a tent at Tumbling Creek or Sylco Campgrounds. Big Frog Area Map Big Frog Area Guide

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Heidi T.
Reviewed Mar. 23, 2022

Big Frog Mountain

One of the most beautiful places I've ever been. Went up there when it was snowing and it was white and just absolutely gorgeous the views are spectacular I would recommend going here to anybody. It is however in the middle of nowhere and there are no bathrooms or facilities or running water so it's not a good place to have like small small children and watch out for bears.

Sitejust made our own spot along the way. you can stop along the Conasauga River at Jack's River and there's camping spots there.
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Megan T.
Reviewed Jul. 30, 2018

Group Primitive Big Frog

Disclaimer: Did not camp here On my hike up Big Frog trail this weekend I came across this great site. Lots of shade, on a beautiful stretch of trail around 1 mile north of Big Frog summit on Big Frog trail. Plenty of space for several tents and probably a decent view from either side of the ridge with a little bit of scouting. Would have given 5 stars but I didn't come across any water sources nearby.

  • Review photo of Big Frog Area by Megan T., July 30, 2018
Megan T.
Reviewed Jul. 30, 2018

Benton MacKaye Primitive

Did not camp here but passed by hiking Big Frog trail. Just south of the intersection of Benton MacKaye (Fork Ridge) and Big Frog, there is a small primitive along the trail. No good water sources spotted nearby. Pretty section of trail from here on up to Big Frog summit. The group site further south before summit of Big Frog has more shade, more space, and is nicer in my opinion. It's all uphill from Big Frog Trailhead to the summit though so be prepared with plenty of water.

  • Review photo of Big Frog Area by Megan T., July 30, 2018

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Big Frog Area is located in Tennessee

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35.03923771 N
84.65135167 W

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