Established Camping
Starr Mountain Area
Starr Mountain Area in Tennessee offers a landscape of rolling hills and dense forests. Temperatures range from the 30s in winter to the 80s in summer. Nearby, the Hiwassee River provides opportunities for fishing and kayaking, while the Cherokee National Forest offers trails for hiking and wildlife observation.
Description
USDA Forest Service
View from Starr Mountain in Cherokee National Forests Starr Mountain is a popular area of the national forest for horse riding & camping with nearly 20 miles of trails and a number of roads available for riding. Lost Corral Campground & Trailhead provides the easiest access to the area. This zone also features Gee Creek Wilderness and the Gee Creek Trail #191 trail that only gets more challenging the further you hike. Access is located off US Highway 411 near the Hiwassee River and state managed Gee Creek Campground. Starr Mountain Area Map Starr Mountain Area Guide
Location
Starr Mountain Area is located in Tennessee
Coordinates
35.28760031 N
84.465682 W
Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Alcohol
Drive Time
- 59 min from Cleveland
- 1 hr 22 min from Chattanooga
- 1 hr 27 min from Knoxville
- 2 hrs 30 min from Gainesville
