Baby Falls Area
Tellico Plains, Tennessee
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35°19'35.4"N 84°10'32.5"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Tennessee |
Swim
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Tellico Plains, Tennessee
- Head southeast on Old State Hwy 165/Veterans Memorial Dr toward Southard St (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto TN-165 E/Cherohala Skyway (8.2 mi)
- Turn right toward Turkey Creek Rd/Whiteoak Flat Rd (397 ft)
- Slight left onto Turkey Creek Rd/Whiteoak Flat Rd (0.8 mi)
- Turn left onto River RdDestination will be on the right(2.4 mi)
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