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Hours of Operation: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation authorization no. 327152, 5,000 Office: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., 7 days a week. Park closes at 10:00 p.m. copies. This public document was promulgated For Further Information, Contact: at a cost of $.04 per copy,October 2007. Hiwassee State Scenic River & Ocoee River Recreation Area The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is com- Spring Creek Road/P.O. Box 5 / Delano, TN 37325 / (423) 263-0050 mitted to principles of equal opportunity, equal access and affirmative Or Contact: action. Contact the Tennessee Department of Environment and th Conservation EEO/AA coordinator at (888) 867-2757 or the ADA Tennessee State Parks / 401 Church St., 7 Floor / Nashville, TN 37243 Coordinator at (615) 532-0059 for further information. Hearing impaired Phone (888) 867-2757 / www.tnstateparks.com callers may use the Tennessee Relay Service at (800) 848-0298. T T E E H H N N I N N I W W E E S S A A S S E E S S E E R S S

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Fishing Legend The Hiwassee, known as a popular trout stream, also offers Trophy Trout Section anglers fine catches of bass, yellow perch, catfish, brown and rainbow trout. A 3 mile stretch of the Hiwassee River TN Dept. of Env. & Conservation from Big Ben parking area to Reliance offers trophy-sized US Forest Service trout. There is a 2 fish, 14 inch-size limit and artificial lures 1. Office/Visitor Center are only allowed on this section. 2. US 411 Boat Ramp Hiking 3. Gee Creek Campground Many miles of foot and horse trails meander through the 4. Quinn Springs Fisherman's Parking Hiwassee and Ocoee areas and Cherokee National Forest. The 5. Information Map John Muir State Scenic Trail also crosses this region. 6. Quinn Springs Campground & Picnic Area Planned Programs 7. Taylors Island Fisherman's Parking Planned interpretative activities are offered year round. 8. Hiwassee River Picnic Site Contact the park office for more information. 9. Reliance Boat Ramp & Picnic Area Picnic Areas 10. Childers Creek Parking/John Muir Picnic areas are equipped with tables and grills and are Trailhead located along the Hiwassee and Ocoee rivers. They are 11. Big Bend Parking/John Muir Trail operated by state and federal agencies. 12. Towee Creek Access/Ramp & Picnic Area 13. Powerhouse Access/Ramp

Hiwassee State Scenic River & Ocoee River Recreation Area

Hiwassee State Scenic River & Ocoee River Recreation Area These internationally-recognized white water sites are well known for their scenic beauty and recreational opportunities. The Ocoee was the site of the canoe and kayak slalom races for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics. This park offers many opportunities for the outdoor enthusi- asts from rafting along the Ocoee to enjoying fishing for trout in the Hiwassee River. Historical significance The Hiwassee River, included in the Tennessee Scenic River System, extends from the North Carolina line and turns west into Tennessee. This river, named after a Cherokee word meaning “a meadow place at the foot of the hills,” drains over 750,000 acres of mostly forested land. Camping Gee Creek Campground, located at the Hiwassee Scenic River site, has 47 primitive campsites all with tables, fire rings, grills, amphitheater with electricity, horseshoe pits and volley ball court. A public water supply, and a bath- house with hot showers serves the area. A large overflow camping area is also available. Additional campgrounds are available on the Ocoee River operated by the U.S. Forest Service.