Hiwassee River Picnic Area

About Hiwassee River Picnic Area

Located on the Hiwassee River just off State Highway 30, this beautiful picnic area has well spaced sites situated among large oaks, hickories and beeches.Visitors can explore several trails in the area. The Fisherman's Trail offers the angler opportunites to cast his line at one of the many popluar fishing spots. Spanking Stump Trail is a short interpretive hike and Oswald Dome Trail takes hikers to the top of Oswald Dome (elevation 3,000 ft.). Wildlife openings and abundant wildflowers in the spring are combined with several vistas of the Hiwassee River.

How to Get There

From Hwy. 64/411 intersection, go north on 411,11.4 miles, Hwy. 30 is on the right. Go approximately 3 miles, picnic area is on the left.

Plan Your Visit to Hiwassee River Picnic Area

Heading to Hiwassee River Picnic Area? A few things to know before you go:

• Reservations: popular sites fill up fast — check Recreation.gov 6 months in advance
• Fees: day-use and camping fees vary; check current rates on the official park page
• Trash & pack-out: follow Leave No Trace principles
• Wildlife: store food in bear boxes where provided; never feed wildlife
• Weather: the 5-day forecast above is updated every 6 hours; verify just before you go

References & Official Resources

• Official Recreation.gov page
• View on OpenStreetMap
• Driving directions (Google Maps)