Richland Creek
Dayton, 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 Dayton, Tennessee
- Head northwest on 2nd Ave toward Market St/Tennessee State Rte 378 (0.5 mi)
- Turn left onto TN-30 W (0.3 mi)
- Turn right onto Back Valley Rd (1.3 mi)
- Turn left onto Pockett Wilderness Rd (0.9 mi)
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