French Broad River Area
Federal / Recreation.gov
This area’s wooded mountainsides and creek gorges are linked by an extensive road and trail system. Activities include fishing, hiking, horseback riding, creek play and camping. At Paint Creek, camping, fishing, swimming and picnicking are popular activities. Other water-based opportunities include driving along scenic Brush Creek or exploring warm-water Allen Branch or Paint Creek ponds. Enjoy the scenery from horseback on 35 miles of multi-use trails, also open to mountain bikers and hikers. The Appalachian Scenic Trail lies along the eastern edge of this area. French Broad River Area Map Fr
Location
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35.94303, -82.93587
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Trip-ready check
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Today
72°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Tonight
43°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 mph
Tuesday
77°F
Sunny
wind 0 mph
Tuesday Night
47°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday
76°F
Partly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday Night
44°F
Mostly Cloudy
wind 5 mph
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Everything you need to know
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- Pass required
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- Camping
- No camping here (facility) — camp nearby
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- Reservation
- None for day use
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