CAMPING

Camping is another popular activity in the Hiwassee area. The campgrounds are the Gee Creek and Quinn Springs Campgrounds.

Gee Creek

The Gee Creek Campground is located north of the river about 1 mile east of U.S. 411 on a Forest Service road. To reach it, turn east on this road from U.S. 411 just north of the Hiwassee River bridge. The campground has 42 sites, each with a table and fire ring. Public water and bathhouses containing sinks, toilets, and showers are located near the center of the campground.

Quinn Springs

Quinn Springs is also operated by the U.S. Forest Service. It is located on State Highway 30. Campsites are provided on a first-come first-served basis, and their is a small fee for their use. No reservations can be accepted and stay limit is two weeks.

Tent camping is also permissible along John Muir State Scenic Trail which follows Hiwassee River Gorge from Reliance to Coker Creek. Camping is permitted all along this 12-mile trail, except for the stretch paralleling USFS Road 108 between Big Bend parking area and TVA Appalachia powerhouse. Several nice areas and rock shelters afford good campsites along this trail.