Localwaters

Obed Wild and Scenic River. Kayaking, Canoeing and Rafting are popular seasonal activities. The 45 miles that comprise the river system includes whitewater runs that range from Class II to Class IV. Rock climbing and boulder climbing are also available at the park. Dozens of climbing routes ranging up to 200 feet in length are offered. For those who love to fish, the Obed is home to a variety of bass, bluegill, catfish and muskie, among others. The Obed Wild and Scenic River also offers several different hiking trails at varying lengths throughout the park. Camping is offered at the Rock Creek Campground, and picnic benches and grills are provided at the Nemo Picnic Area.

The Obed River and its two main tributaries, Clear Creek and Daddys Creek, cut into the Cumberland Plateau of East Tennessee, providing some of the most rugged scenery in the Southeast. Wild whitewater running through 500-foot deep gorges offers boaters the chance to drift below rock climbers challenging their skills on the sandstone bluffs.
Description above, courtesy of the National Park Service

The Obed River is Tennessee’s only National Wild and Scenic River and is administered by the National Park Service via it’s Vistor’s Center. Park Headquarters in Wartburg, TN

Link to the Obed Wild and Scenic River National Park Service Homepage

Please consider showing your appreciation of the Obed River by picking up some litter during your next visit, many hands make light work.

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