Chickamauga Creek
Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee
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35°14'15.2"N 85°14'4.2"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Tennessee |
Swim
Bathing suits: Unknown - probably optional at some places
- 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 Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee
- Head southeast on Daisy Dallas Rd toward Hixson St (0.4 mi)
- Turn right onto Harrison Ln (0.5 mi)
- Turn left onto Dayton Pike (1.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Montlake RdDestination will be on the left(1.3 mi)
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