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Cherokee National Forest
Adventure Beckons...
From the scenic Appalachian Mountains to whitewater, discover your next destination on the Cherokee National Forest.
The Cherokee National Forest is divided into northern and southern sections by the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The 650,000-acre forest is the largest tract of public land in Tennessee and adjoins other national forests in Virginia, North Carolina and Georgia. The forest is home to 30 developed campgrounds and numerous picnic areas, over 700 miles of trails, seven whitewater rivers, two Forest Service scenic byways where you can enjoy a scenic drive through the mountains, the pursuit of wildlife, the thrill of whitewater, a night under the stars, or solitude on a backcountry trail.
Adventure beckons...
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Fire Information
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Be Bear Wise
Ever heard of bear country? Bear country is any area where bears can be encountered and the forest is a main place to come into contact with them, especially at camp sites. Knowing how to act in the presence of a black bear, and how to keep them away is crucial.
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Know Before You Go
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News & Events
Recent News
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Scioto Rifle Range closed for repairs
Release Date: Apr 16, 2024
Features
Ocoee-Hiwassee Ranger District Trail Crew Bulletin
We would like to take a moment to highlight our Ocoee Ranger District Trail Crew for their accomplishments in 2023. They worked tirelessly to make the district's trails and recreation areas beautiful and accessible to all our visitors. Are you wondering what kind of work they do? How does a trail crew benefit the district? Well, read on to find out the major projects they accomplished and more!
Indian Youth Service Corps making a difference
This summer, individuals from the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians (UKB) came together as part of the Indian Youth Service Corps crew to contribute their efforts to preserve and maintain the beauty of the Cherokee National Forest. Their mission? To engage in various projects aimed at connecting with their ancestral homeland.
Read on to learn more about what the UKB Crew did during summer 2023 and how they contributed to their culture and our forest.
Spotlights
Cherokee Hotshots
The Cherokee Hotshots are a highly trained Type One Wildland Fire Suppression crew that is hosted by the Cherokee National Forest in East Tennessee.
Motor Vehicle Use Map
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The Motor Vehicle Use Maps for the Cherokee NF are available free of charge at USDA Forest Service offices in Cleveland, Greeneville, Benton, and Tellico Plains, and Unicoi, TN
