Pigeon River Area
Federal / Recreation.gov
Favorite activities in this remote area include whitewater rafting, hiking and camping. Located between the French Broad and Pigeon Rivers, this area offers pockets of backcountry nestled among the rural communities of Cocke County, TN. This area is home to Catherine Marshalls’s novel Christy and the historic Wasp Community. Hike a section of the Appalachian Trail and other forest trails. Camp at Round Mountain, rated as the number one tent campground in Tennessee. Explore Martha Sundquist State Forest and contact local outfitters to help guide your whitewater adventure. Pigeon River Area Map
Location
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35.84857, -83.09222
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Trip-ready check
Live · National Weather Service · updated 11:50 AMWhat to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Newport, TN.
Today
69°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Tonight
48°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 mph
Tuesday
72°F
Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Tuesday Night
50°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday
72°F
Partly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday Night
48°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
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- Hike-in
- Confirm on site / map
- Pass required
- Check the facility page (day-use fees vary; many federal sites are free)
- Parking
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- Camping
- No camping here (facility) — camp nearby
- Max stay
- Check local rules
- Reservation
- None for day use
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