Encompassing 125,000 acres of the Cumberland Plateau, Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area protects the free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries. The area boasts miles of scenic gorges and sandstone bluffs, is rich with natural and historic features and has been developed to provide visitors with a wide range of outdoor recreational activities.
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Honey Creek Overlook Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. 4564 Leatherwood Road
Oneida, TN 37841
(423) 286-7275
The Honey Creek Overlook offers an inspiring view into the rugged and scenic gorge of the Big South Fork. A wooden observation deck and paved access trail make this overlook accessible to all park visitors. From Oneida travel south on Hwy 27, follow the directional signs to the Burnt Mill Bridge and then continue an additional 4 miles.
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Station Camp Horse Camp - BSFNRRA http://www.nps.gov/biso Station Camp Road
Oneida TN
(423) 569-3321
35 trailer sites, tie ups, electrical hookups, shower house, water
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Wilderness Resort
Station Camp Road
Oneida, TN 37841
(423) 569-9847
A short one mile drive off Hwy 297 will lead you to the breath-taking East Rim Overlook. Perched on the edge of the Big South Fork gorge, the overlook offers spectacular views of the Big South Fork River and the surrounding Cumberland Plateau.
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Leatherwood Ford
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area 4564 Leatherwood Road
Oneida, TN 37841
(423) 286-7275
Leatherwood Ford offers visitors an opportunity to experience the Big South Fork River. With ample parking, picnic and restrooms available, Leatherwood Ford offers paddlers and fisherman access to the river while giving hikers access to numerous trails along the river.
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Bandy Creek Campground Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area 4564 Leatherwood Road
Oneida, TN 37841
(423) 286-7275
Bandy Creek Campground is located off Highway 297. The campground offers a total of 180 campsites, 100 trailer sites which offer water and electric hook-ups, 49 sites for tent camping, and two group campsites. All campsites include picnic tables, fire-rings, access to restrooms and showers and a dump station. The group campsites also have their own cook shelters and campfire circles.
Bandy Creek Campground is open year-round and operates on a reservation system from April 1 through October 31. Reservations may be made up to five months in advance by calling (800) 365-2267 - Code: 244 (BIG), or on-line by visiting http://reservations.nps.gov/index.cfm. Campsites are also available on a first-come/first-served basis throughout the year.
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Charit Creek Lodge
Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area 250 Apple Valley Road
Seiverville, TN 37862
(865) 429-5704
Charit Creek Lodge, located deep in the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, is only accessible by horseback, foot or mountain bike. Well-maintained hiking and horse trails lead you through interesting and beautiful places on your way to the lodge. The lodge rests in a beautiful pasture framed by magnificent bluffs.
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Twin Arches
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area 4564 Leatherwood Road
Oneida, TN 37841
(423) 286-7275
The arches are considered to be the largest arches in the Big South Fork and quite possibly in the Eastern United States. They may be reached by a number of routes, the shortest being a .7 mile hike from the Twin Arches Trailhead located off Hwy 154, by taking Divide Road and then following the signs to the Twin Arches Trailhead.
Monteagle Stables & Lessons Cooper Lake Road
Oneida, TN 37841
Cell phone (865) 771-0704
Boarding, riding and lessons
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Tally Ho Riding Stables 6471 Grave Hill Road
Oneida, TN 37841
(877) 300-7438
Horse Rentals and Stabling.
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Historic Downtown Oneida (historic buildings, trading post, cafes). One of the greatest assets in Oneida is their community park which offers a depot museum, lighted walking trails, swimming pool, picnic area, amphitheater, playground, sports fields, public restrooms, lake access and so much more.
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Oneida Golf and Country Club 1180 South Lake Drive
Oneida, TN 37841
(423) 569-9506
Public 9 hole regulation length course.
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Museum of Scott County 400 Scott High Drive
Huntsville, TN 37756
(423) 663-2801
www.scottcounty.net/scotthigh/museum.htm
Museum was designed and developed along with the U.S.S. Tennessee Battleship Museum by students at the Scott County High School. The museums are managed by students and faculty. Covers prehistoric times, wars, logging industry, coal mining are a few of the charettes set up. In the back of the building is a barn, animals and a garden. Call the High School to set up a time for guided tours.
Facility
History of the logging industry
Moonshine Still Exhibit
Exhibit
Exhibit
Students dress in costume and provide guided tours through each section.
U.S.S. Tennessee Battleship Museum (Part of the Museum of Scott County).
Includes displays, memorabilia from the ship, the war and numerous other items pertaining to the history of the Tennessee. The Tennessee was a war ship built in 1917 and decommissioned in 1946. (The bell from the U.S.S. Tennessee is featured on the courthouse square in Historic Downtown Huntsville.)
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Historic Downtown Huntsville - Courthouse, historic bank, city park, cafe, historical commemorative bell, pavilion.
Mayor Rick Keeton, P.O. Box 180, Huntsville, TN. 37756
(423) 663-2000
See below for more photos of historic Huntsville.
Doisey House
Jail
Park
Scott County Courthouse
Cafe
Interior of Cafe
Bank
Interior of Bank - Still in operation
Bell
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Access point for Scenic Excursion Train - 2007
To mountains for east Scott County.
Brimstone Recreation, LLC manages and promotes the recreational use of over 45,000 acres nestled in the remote wilds of Northeast Tennessee and located in the Heart of Appalachia. Offers outdoor enthusiasts the opportunity to explore the untamed wilderness of the Appalachian Mountains while enjoying a wide array of recreational activities such as: ATV riding, hunting and fishing, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, and bird watching. Over 300 miles of ATV trails and roads with numerous overlooks and culture exploration points of interest.
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Burnt Mill Bridge
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
4564 Leatherwood Road
Oneida, TN 37841
(423) 286-7275
Burnt Mill Bridge offers paddlers access to some of the wildest and most remote whitewater in the eastern United States. This eleven mile run on the Clear Fork River and the Big South Fork River contains numerous Class III and IV rapids before reaching Leatherwood Ford and should only be attempted by skilled whitewater paddlers.
40 sites all with full water and electricity hookups. One central dump station. Many campsites can accommodate up to 50 ft. horse trailers. Hitching post campsites. Covered barn stalls available upon request. Tent areas available. Men's and women's bathrooms/showerhouse. Three different trail heads connecting to campground.
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Historic Town of Robbins - Once a thriving community whose major industry was known for their brick-making.
First Baptist Church
Town of Robbins has a railroad history
Barton Chapel was built by the brother of Clara Barton, founder of the Girl Scouts
The railroad tracks follow the road out of Robbins & towards the historic town of Glenmary and the coke ovens
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Historic town of Glenmary.
The powder house for the coke ovens in Glenmary is visible from Coal Hill Road. The coke ovens themselves would require either a map or a trail to actually locate.
Historic Glenmary Church
1883 cemetery in Coal Hill still has standing cooper fencing around a few of the graves.
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Scott County Welcome Center. P.O. Box 766
Helenwood, TN 37755
(423)663-6900
Other Interesting Places to Visit in Scott County.
Elk Viewing Area at NORMA - very visible from road - excellent area for pull off and parking at this location.
Swing Bridge Road - scenic overlook on bridge of both railroad and New River. The area below the bridge has potential for camping, picnicking, canoeing and other outdoor activities.
Roane State Community College - nature walk, pond.
Huntsville Utility Lake - fishing only, nonmotorized boats
ARTISANS/CRAFTERS/ANTIQUES
Bear Creek Crafts 19141 Alberta Avenue
Oneida, TN 37841
(931) 670-3478
The Framing Gallery & Antiques 19419 Alberta Street
Oneida, TN 37841
(423) 569-4636
