Tennessee State Parks · Tennessee
Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park
Tennessee State Parks · Tennessee, United States
- Sites
- 56
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Showers
- Yes
- Laundry
- No
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 761 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 3
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon weak (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Nearest town
- Polk County
- Phone
- 423-263-0050
- Activities
- Boating, Canoeing/Kayaking, Fishing, Hiking
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
55 numbered sites are mapped one by one - the site map below shows each with its facts and pictures.
Site map
55 numbered sites are mapped one by one on the imagery, with the operator's own facts and pictures for each site where it publishes them. Tap a site to rate it, keep a note and add your own photos; press and hold the map for a pin of your own. Your ratings, notes, pins and photos are kept with the campground on your Saved list, the same list the camping map and the drive page keep.
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About
Campground Closure (the park's notice, as of October 21, 2026): The campground at Hiwassee Scenic River State Park will undergo renovations. This closure is expected to last from early Spring 2027 until Summer 2028. Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park is a Tennessee State Park with 56 campsites available for camping.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47° | 32° | 4° | 69° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 57° | 39° | 23° | 71° | 7 of 11 |
| March | 66° | 46° | 19° | 81° | 5 of 11 |
| April | 72° | 52° | 34° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| May | 81° | 63° | 46° | 89° | 0 of 11 |
| June | 86° | 68° | 56° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 89° | 72° | 64° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 89° | 72° | 63° | 96° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 85° | 68° | 56° | 98° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 72° | 52° | 37° | 88° | 0 of 10 |
| November | 63° | 43° | 25° | 76° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 54° | 36° | 20° | 69° | 8 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
- Childers Creek Trailhead · 4.5 mi as the crow flies
Benton-McKaye 46 mi Hike, John Muir National Recreation 18 mi Hike · Drive there - Clemmer Trailhead · 8.4 mi as the crow flies
Scenic Spur Trail 1.6 mi Hike · Drive there
All 185 trails in Cherokee National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map, within 10 miles as the crow flies; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Lost Corral Horse Camp · USDA Forest Service · 0 mi · 4 sites
- Chilhowee Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 61 sites
- Chilhowee Group Camp · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi · 1 sites
- Lost Creek Campground · USDA Forest Service · 7 mi
- Parksville Lake RV Campground · USDA Forest Service · 8 mi · 16 sites
All public campgrounds in Tennessee · Every state and province · Facts read from the operator 2026-08-21. Confirm fees, rules and current status with the operator before you go.