C16: Campbell County

Region: East Tennessee
Time Zone: Eastern

From Scott County on the west, take TN63 to I-75. Go south on I-75 to exit 134. TN63 [running with U.S. 25W] continues northeast from here to LaFollette. From LaFollette, continue on TN63 into Claiborne County.

Things to See in Campbell County

Cove Lake State Park

Cove Lake State Park
110 Cove Lake Lane
Caryville , TN 37714
Office: (423) 566-9701
http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/CoveLake/index.shtml

Cove Lake State Park's 673 acres are situated in a beautiful mountain valley setting on the eastern edge of the Cumberland Mountains. There are scenic nature trails and bike trails leading through the open grasslands and woodlands. In the winter, several hundred Canada Geese make this lakeshore their feeding ground. Nearby is the Devil's Race Trace whose steep pinnacle rock affords a panoramic view. Photo and text courtesy of Tennessee State Parks: www.tnstateparks.com

Cumberland Trail State Park

Cumberland Trail State Park
220 Park Road
Caryville, TN 38555
(423) 566-2229
http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/CumberlandTrail/index.shtml

Over the next eight to 10 years, the state will work in partnership with the Cumberland Trail Conference (the CTC) an associate organization of the Tennessee Trails Association, and other volunteers to solicit public and private support for acquisition of additional land along the trail. The CTC is building the Cumberland Trail at the ground level.

Upon completion, the Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park -- the state's only linear park -- will be 300 miles, cutting through 11 Tennessee counties from the Cumberland Gap National Historic Park on the Tennessee-Virginia-Kentucky border, to the Signal Point near Chattanooga.

One hundred fifty miles of the Cumberland Trail are open and ready for exploration. This includes the Cumberland Mountain Segments above LaFollette and Jacksboro and in the Cumberland Gap National Military Park, the Grassy Cove Segment on Black and Brady Mountain in Cumberland County, the Tennessee River Gorge Segment in Prentice Cooper State Forest, and the Obed Wild and Scenic River Segment in the Obed River Gorge and Catoosa WMA.

The Cumberland Trail wanders among the remnants of the Cumberland Mountains that once rose as high as the Rockies. The trail represented a barrier to all who dared push through storied gaps westward onto and over the Cumberland plateau. It now provides a linkage north to south, forming natural connections and opportunities for scenic vistas and curious geological formations. Photo and text courtesy of Tennessee State Parks: www.tnstateparks.com

Indian Mountain State Park

Indian Mountain State Park
143 State Park Circle
Jellico, TN 37762
(423) 784-7958
http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/IndianMtn/index.shtml

Indian Mountain State Park is a multi-use facility in Campbell County near Tennessee's northern border. In addition to providing camping and recreation opportunities, the 200-acre park is unique in that it was developed on reclaimed strip mine land. Park visitors can enjoy fishing at the two small lakes, picnicking, camping, and two walking trails. Park visitors have the opportunity to view a variety of wildlife.

Although the park's name would indicate that it is located on a mountain, it is actually located at the base of the mountain. While it is a small park, most any visitor will agree, it is one of our most beautiful parks. Photo and text courtesy of Tennessee State Parks: www.tnstateparks.com

Norris Dam State Park

Norris Dam State Park
125 Village Green Circle
Lake City , TN 37769-5932
Marina: (865) 494-8138
Office: (865) 426-7461
http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/NorrisDam/index.shtml

This 4,038-acre park, located on the Norris Reservoir, began in 1933 as the first Tennessee Valley Authority project. Miles of trails lead hikers through deeply forested valleys and ridges. A grist mill built in the 1790's and restored by TVA still grinds corn daily during the summer months. Many other attractions await your finding at Norris Dam State Park. Photo and text courtesy of Tennessee State Parks: www.tnstateparks.com

Norris Dam

Norris, Tennessee
http://www.tva.gov/sites/norris.htm
www.norrislakeinfo.com

Norris is a popular tourist and recreation destination, and in summer 2005 TVA opened a new visitor center at the dam. Visitors can learn about the history of Norris, hydropower operations, and TVA’s management of the river system. The facility, located at the top of the dam, is open Monday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 to 5 p.m. It’s staffed by TVA retiree volunteers. Photo and text courtesy of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA).

Area Web Sites

Campbell County Chamber of Commerce
http://co.campbell.tn.us/tourism.html