Bald Mountains
Federal / Recreation.gov
Most of the area is remote backcountry, including Bald Mountain Ridge Scenic Area and Sampson Mountain Wilderness. Roads are limited, but forty-plus miles of trail access the forest. The area is known for its diverse populations of wildflowers and a number of waterfalls, including 60-foot fan-shaped Margarette Falls and Sill Branch Falls. Try fishing Nolichucky River, Horse Creek, Dry Creek and Clark Creek. Horse Creek and Old Forge Recreation areas offer picnicking, water play and camping. Bald Mountains Map Bald Mountains Guide
Location
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36.07275, -82.59458
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Trip-ready check
Live · National Weather Service · updated 9:10 AMWhat to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Erwin, TN.
Today
77°F
Mostly Sunny
1% rain · wind 5 mph
Tonight
64°F
Partly Cloudy
13% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Friday
77°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
42% rain · wind 5 mph
Friday Night
64°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
38% rain · wind 5 mph
Saturday
74°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
87% rain · wind 5 mph
Saturday Night
63°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
87% rain · wind 5 mph
Forecast: weather.gov point forecast. Conditions change — re-check the morning you leave.
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (set your own plan)
- Not estimated for this listing — map it from your home
- Access
- See details
- Hike-in
- Confirm on site / map
- Pass required
- Check the facility page (day-use fees vary; many federal sites are free)
- Parking
- See facility details
- Camping
- No camping here (facility) — camp nearby
- Max stay
- Check local rules
- Reservation
- None for day use
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