Rocky Fork State Park (Tennessee)
Rocky Fork State Park (RFSP) is a 2,075 acres (8.40 km2)[1] state park in Unicoi County in East Tennessee. It is situated in the Blue Ridge region of the Appalachian Mountains, close to the Tennessee-North Carolina state line. The park is adjacent to the Cherokee National Forest, and it is in close proximity to the Appalachian Trail. The Sampson Mountain Wilderness is also nearby.[1]
Rocky Fork State Park | |
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View into Rocky Fork from Buzzard Rock. | |
Location of park in Tennessee | |
Type | Tennessee State Park |
Location | Unicoi County, Tennessee, USA |
Nearest city | Erwin, Tennessee |
Coordinates | 36°03′03″N 82°34′16″W |
Area | 2,075 acres (8.40 km2)[1] |
Operated by | Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
Open | Year-round |
Hiking trails | 8 |
Designation | October 2012[1] |
Website | Rocky Fork State Park |
Rocky Fork State Park was established in 2012, and facilities have not been developed. Hiking and mountain biking are permitted on a network of old road beds, and fishing is allowed in Rocky Fork and South Indian Creeks, below and downstream of the State Park Main Entrance Gate.[2]
References
- "Rocky Fork State Park - About". Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
- "Rocky Fork State Park - Activities". Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
External links
- Official website
- Rocky Fork State Park - Tennessee Eastman Hiking and Canoeing Club's Trail Wiki
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