Starr Mountain Area
Federal / Recreation.gov
Starr Mountain is a popular area of the national forest for horse riding & camping with nearly 20 miles of trails and a number of roads available for riding. Lost Corral Campground & Trailhead provides the easiest access to the area. This zone also features Gee Creek Wilderness and the Gee Creek Trail #191 trail that only gets more challenging the further you hike. Access is located off US Highway 411 near the Hiwassee River and state managed Gee Creek Campground. Starr Mountain Area Map Starr Mountain Area Guide
Location
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35.28760, -84.46568
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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 Etowah, TN.
Today
69°F
Mostly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Tonight
47°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 mph
Tuesday
72°F
Sunny
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Tuesday Night
51°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday
71°F
Partly Sunny
wind 0 to 5 mph
Wednesday Night
48°F
Partly Cloudy
wind 0 to 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)
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- 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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