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Inside Cherokee National Forest
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Why you'll love it
Big Frog Area
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This area is known for solitude and backcountry adventure, with Big Frog Wilderness being a destination for backpacking, day-hiking and hunting.The area offers about 35 miles of backcountry trails, some of which climb to over 4,000 feet. In addition to the backcountry hiking opportunities, the area is also managed as a Black Bear reserve. Try snorkeling at Conasauga River, renowned for remarkable fish viewing. Pitch a tent at Tumbling Creek or Sylco Campgrounds.Big Frog Area MapBig Frog Area Guide

Parksville Lake Rv Campground
~12 min drive
A worthwhile stop near TN.

Chilhowee Group Camp
~14 min drive
A worthwhile stop near TN.

Thunder Rock Campground
~17 min drive
A worthwhile stop near TN.

Doll Mountain Day Use Area Shelter
~51 min drive
A worthwhile stop near GA.
Cohutta Wilderness - Jacks River
~14 min drive
Hard
Hiwassee River Tailwater
~18 min drive
Moderate
Lake Blue Ridge
~37 min drive
Easy

Quinn Springs Pavilion
~25 min drive
A worthwhile stop near TN.

Chilhowee Campground
~14 min drive
A worthwhile stop near TN.
McKamy Lake
~14 min drive
A worthwhile stop near TN.