Recreation area

TN 143 Scenic Drive

Cherokee National Forest · Tennessee — managed by USDA Forest Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

This state scenic parkway climbs through Roan Mountain State Park to Carvers Gap, with numerous long-distance mountain vistas, picnic spots, rhododendrons and spruce-fir forests.

Activities

  • AUTO TOURING

Nearby federal campgrounds

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.