Piney River Area
Rockwood, Tennessee
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35°42'47.2"N 84°52'50.9"W Maps | Directions |
| State: | Tennessee |
Swim
Bathing suits: Probably optional - remote
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swimmingholes.org Tennessee Swimming Holes and Hot Springs rivers creek springs falls hiking camping
THE web site for beautiful, natural places for a cool dip or hot soak.
https://www.swimmingholes.org/tn.html
- 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 Rockwood, Tennessee
- Head southwest on N Kingston Ave toward E Rockwood St (0.2 mi)
- Turn right onto W Rathburn St (289 ft)
- Turn left at the 1st cross street onto US-27 S/S Gateway AveContinue to follow US-27 S(15.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Piccadilly Ave (0.6 mi)
- Turn right onto TN-68 N (0.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Shut in Gap RdDestination will be on the right(1.2 mi)
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