STATE HISTORIC PARK 338 Fort Loudoun Road Vonore, TN 37885 Fort Loudoun 423-420-2331 State Park HOURS OF OPERATION Park: 8:00 a.m. to Sunset ET Office: 8:00a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Park and office are closed on Christmas day.

DIRECTIONS From Knoxville, take I-75 to Hwy. 72 South (Loudon Exit). Drive 20 miles on 72 South to Hwy. 411. Stay on Hwy. 411 North until it intersects Hwy. 360 South. Turn onto Hwy. 360 South in downtown Vonore. The park is one mile on the left. ©TennesseePhotographs.com

PADDLING Kayaks and SUPs are available to rent daily, with the exception of garrison weekends and during special events. You are welcome to use the kayak launch if you are bringing your own canoe or kayak. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS • Birthplace Museum, Vonore: One mile • Lost Sea, Sweetwater: 15 miles • Cherohala Skyway, Tellico Plains: 20 miles • National Park, Gatlinburg: TENNESSEE 45 miles STATE PARKS William R. Snodgrass NEARBY STATE PARKS Tennessee Tower • Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park: 34 miles ©TennesseePhotographs.com 312 Rosa L. Parks Ave., Floor 2 ANNUAL EVENTS Nashville, TN 37243 888-867-2757 • October: 18th Century Trade Faire TNSTATEPARKS.COM • December: Christmas at Fort Loudoun

Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation authorization no. 327152, 10,000 copies. This public document was promulgated at a cost of .09 per copy, December 2019.

The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is committed to principles of equal opportunity, equal access, and affirmative action. Contact the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation EEO/AA Coordinator at 888-867-2757 or the ADA Coordinator at 615-532-0059 for more information. Hearing-impaired callers may use the Tennessee Relay Service at 800-848-0298. ©TennesseePhotographs.com GET INVOLVED The Fort Loudoun Association and volunteers assist in protecting, preserving, and promoting the cultural and natural resources of Fort Loudoun. They do this by giving of their time and talents to ensure the park’s integrity for future generations to enjoy. It’s easy to show your support—join the Association at fortloudoun.com/fort-loudoun-association. To learn more about volunteer opportunities in your area, visit tnstateparks.com/about/get-involved. tnstateparks.com Fort Loudoun State Historic Park

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