About this campground
Rugged mountain solitude can be experienced throughout this area. Long distance backpacking, trout fishing and the shortest tunnel in the world are a few features you can find here. The Osborne Farm offers a panoramic view of the surrounding mountains from the Appalachian National Scenic Trail (A.T.). From there, take a multi-day backpack trip along the A.T. and Iron Mountain Trail. Try your hand at trout fishing in Beaverdam and Laurel Creeks. Camp at Backbone Rock Recreation Area and explore what is known locally as the shortest tunnel in the world. Iron Mountains Map Iron Mountains Guide
Activities
- AUTO TOURING
- CAMPING
- HIKING
- PICNICKING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Osborne FarmCherokee National Forest4 mi
- TN 91 Scenic DriveCherokee National Forest6 mi
- Backbone Rock CampgroundCherokee National Forest8 mi
- Backbone Rock Recreation Area PavilionsCherokee National Forest8 mi
- Jacobs Creek Campground (TN)Cherokee National Forest8 mi
- Holston Mountain AreaCherokee National Forest10 mi
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