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.

Paint Creek Corridor

The Paint Creek Corridor follows its namesake to the confluence with French Broad River and has camping, water activities and trails.

Sampson Mountain Wilderness

Sampson Mountain Wilderness protects its namesake mountain and surrounding land in Greene, Unicoi and Washington Counties.

Unaka Mountain Wilderness

Unaka Mountain Wilderness protects the western slope of the Unaka Mountains in Unicoi County.

Waterfalls:

1. Dick Creek Lower Falls
2. Dick Creek Upper Falls
3. Dick Creek Upper Upper Falls
4. Dick Creek Upper Upper Upper Falls
5. Dudley Falls
6. Higgins Creek Lower Falls
7. Kelley Falls
8. Margarette Falls
9. Mary Falls
10. Pete's Branch Falls
11. Ricker Falls
12. Rock Creek Falls
13. Rock Creek Lower Falls
14. Squibb Creek Falls

External Links:

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