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[View of Hiwassee River from Hood Mountain Overlook in Cherokee National Forest](http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_MEDIA/stelprdb5274060.jpg) Forested hillsides and pastoral river bottoms complement the beauty of Hiwassee River Gorge. Fishing, rafting, canoeing and hiking are popular activities. The 21-mile John Muir National Recreation Trail , a section of the longer distance Benton MacKaye Trail, meanders along the river. Camp at the nearby state campground at Gee Creek. Fish Your National Forests: This site can be accessed by Passenger Car; Fish available include: Trout; Types of fishing available include: Wade, Shore, Motorized boat, Fly; Boat Launch available Hiwassee River Area Map Hiwassee River Area Guide
Great easy paddling, small rapids, some
ride inner tubes. Water is chilly!
This is a great place to spend the day hiking and exploring the river
My daughter & I got stuck under a tree tubing on the Hiwassee River. If it weren’t for 2 very brave men who saved us, we would be dead. Many thanks to those 2 brave men, who ever you are❤️❤️❤️!
So relaxing and restful place! Very beautiful and good fishing and swimming? Great place for rafting!
Short drive from Hamilton Co., beautiful any time of year, especially beautiful whenever the weather is hot because the temp. is always cooler here. Very nice pedestrian bridge leads to other side of river where you can walk between the rail road tracks and small water falls.
