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 11:51 AMWhat to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Erwin, TN.
Today
60°F
Sunny
wind 5 mph
Tonight
46°F
Partly Cloudy
1% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday
65°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday Night
46°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday
62°F
Partly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday Night
45°F
Mostly Cloudy
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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