Established Camping
French Broad River Area
The French Broad River Area in Tennessee features terrain with riverbanks and wooded areas. Temperatures range from the 30s in winter to the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Appalachian Trail, offering opportunities for hiking and exploring nature.
Description
USDA Forest Service
View of Paint Creek in Cherokee National Forest This area’s wooded mountainsides and creek gorges are linked by an extensive road and trail system. Activities include fishing, hiking, horseback riding, creek play and camping. At Paint Creek, camping, fishing, swimming and picnicking are popular activities. Other water-based opportunities include driving along scenic Brush Creek or exploring warm-water Allen Branch or Paint Creek ponds. Enjoy the scenery from horseback on 35 miles of multi-use trails, also open to mountain bikers and hikers. The Appalachian Scenic Trail lies along the eastern edge of this area. French Broad River Area Map French Broad River Area Guide
Location
French Broad River Area is located in Tennessee
Coordinates
35.94303249 N
82.93586854 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Boat-InSites accessible by watercraft.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonAvailable
- AT&TAvailable
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Market
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Phone Service
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
Drive Time
- 45 min from Morristown
- 56 min from Asheville
- 1 hr 14 min from Johnson City
- 1 hr 18 min from Kingsport
