Hiwassee
Benton, Tennessee
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- 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 Benton, Tennessee
- Head southeast on Main St toward Ward St (361 ft)
- Turn left at the 2nd cross street onto US-411 N (7.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Spring Creek Rd (1.0 mi)
- Turn right (256 ft)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the left(0.1 mi)
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