Region: East Tennessee
Time Zone: Eastern
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TN 52 doesn't actually go through Campbell County. However, you can
exit I-75 [the large, green north-south route above] at TN 63 (Cove Lake, exit
141).
From there follow TN 63 west for 21 miles into Scott County.
TN 63 ends at U.S. 27. Head south for another 8 miles, and you'll find the
beginning of TN 52.
Things to See in Campbell County
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
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
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
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
