Unaka Ranger District (Cherokee)

The Unaka Ranger District in Cherokee National Forest comprises forest lands north of Great Smoky Mountain National Park surrounding the Unaka Mountains and Nolichucky River.  The district contains many miles of hiking and multi-use trails, including the Appalachian Trail, campgrounds and numerous waterfalls.

Contact Information:

4900 Asheville Highway/TN-70

Greenville, TN 37743

Phone: (423) 638-8731

Areas:

Old Forge Recreation Area:

Old Forge Recreation Area is a primitive campground connecting with many miles of trails in the Bald Mountains.

Waterfalls:

1. Higgins Creek Lower Falls
2. Margarette Falls
3. Mary Falls

External Links:

US Forest Service website: https://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/cherokee/recarea/?recid=70974