Tennessee Parks and Recreation Areas with Wildlife Watching

Ridge upon ridge of endless forest straddle the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the largest protected areas in the Eastern United States. World renowned for the diversity of its plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains. read more...

Phone: (865) 436-1200   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Gatlinburg   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Backpacking, Biking / Bicycling, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Wildlife Watching, Auto Touring, Nature Walks   Details Provided By: Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The Obed Wild and Scenic River is located in Morgan and Cumberland Counties in East Tennessee on the Cumberland Plateau. The park includes parts of the Obed River, Clear Creek, Daddys Creek and the Emory River. Over 45 miles of creeks and rivers are included in the wild and scenic river area. These waterways have cut rugged gorges with bluffs as high as 500 feet above the whitewater in the streams. read more...

Phone: (423) 346-6294   Price Range: $0 - $7   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Wartburg   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting and Shooting, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Swimming, Wildlife Watching, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs, Star Gazing   Details Provided By: Obed Wild & Scenic River

The free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries pass through 90 miles of scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide range of natural and historic features. The area offers a broad range of recreational opportunities including camping, whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, hunting and fishing. read more...

Phone: (423) 569-9778   Price Range: $3 - $30   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Oneida   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: Recreation Area   Activities: Backpacking, Biking / Bicycling, Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting and Shooting, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Swimming, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Watching, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs, Star Gazing   Details Provided By: Big South Fork