About this campground
From Erwin, this drive makes a circle connecting TN 395, graveled Forest Road 230 and TN 107, a state scenic parkway, past Limestone Cove. The route winds from the valley floor of Unicoi County to high-elevation spruce forests and balds atop Unaka Mountain. Rock Creek Recreation Area, with facilities for day and overnight use, and Limestone Cove Picnic Area are along the way. High-clearance 4WD vehicles are recommended on Forest Road 230, closed between mid-December to mid-March.
Activities
- AUTO TOURING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Rock Creek Recreation Area (Cherokee National Forest, TN)Cherokee National Forest2 mi
- Erwin National Fish HatcheryFish And Wildlife Service4 mi
- Nolichucky RiverCherokee National Forest4 mi
- Unaka MountainsCherokee National Forest4 mi
- Chestoa OverlookCherokee National Forest5 mi
- Watauga Ranger StationCherokee National Forest6 mi
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Unaka Mountain Scenic Drive doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Tennessee campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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