Blue Hole Ocoee
Turtletown, Tennessee
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35°3'55.2"N 84°27'46.7"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Tennessee |
Swim
Bathing suits: Customary/optional - see below
More Information
- 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 Turtletown, Tennessee
- Head west on TN-68 S toward Farner Rd (7.6 mi)
- Turn right onto 5 Point Dr (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Main St (190 ft)
- Turn right onto US-64 W/US-74 W (5.8 mi)
- Turn left (102 ft)
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