The Drift

**Swim. Fish. Hike. Raft. **

Nestled along the ancient banks of the French Broad River in the foothills of eastern Tennessee, this primitive campsite offers a raw, unfiltered slice of Southern Appalachian countryside. Surrounded by the rivers slow-moving current and framed by dense hardwood forest climbing the steep ridges on The Bluffs you can hear the rapids of water over stone and the occasional splash of a smallmouth bass. Watch the sunrise over the mountains while sipping your morning coffee before starting the days adventures. Located only 40 minutes from the hustle and bustle of Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge you can explore the area during the day and relax by a campfire for the night.

**There are no facilities here: Only picnic table and fire ring. There are no restrooms; just a flat, sandy clearing large enough for a few tents, bordered by a tree canopy and the faint scent of damp earth and decaying leaves. At night though, the Milky Way spills overhead unimpeded, and the river’s steady murmur lulls you to sleep. **