33 Things to do near Big South Fork Area
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Gentleman's Swimming Hole
Oneida, Tennessee
7.1 miles NClear Fork River runs slow and deep through Big South Fork, making Gentleman's Swimming Hole a rare chance for a real swim at the end of an easy 2-mile family trail.
Hike, Swim
Frozen Head State Park
Wartburg, Tennessee
19.1 miles SESwim near Wartburg, Tennessee
Swim
Turley Hole
Pioneer, Tennessee
19.7 miles ESwim near Pioneer, Tennessee
Swim
Blue Heron
Stearns, Kentucky
19.9 miles NA forested swimming hole on the Big South Fork Cumberland River — shallow at the edges, deeper in the center, with a picnic area nearby and Mine 18 museum a short walk away.
Swim
Obed Scenic River Area
Kingston Springs, Tennessee
22.1 miles SRemote swimming holes along Obed Wild and Scenic River hide in and around Wartburg — stop at the visitor center for a map before heading out, as GPS is unreliable here.
Swim
Secret City Disc Golf at Carl Yearwood Park
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
33.4 miles SEA short, technical wooded course mixing hardwoods and evergreens, with 3 tees per hole, low-ceiling shots to navigate, and water coming into play on a couple of holes.
Disc Golf
Groves Park
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
33.8 miles SEA free public two-course disc golf complex in Oak Ridge — an 18-hole Mounds course with long open and wooded holes plus a 9-hole Woods course, many holes with multiple tees.
Disc Golf
Roane County Disc Golf
Harriman, Tennessee
36.2 miles SA free public disc golf course in Harriman on rolling hills with mature trees — the first hole demands a long water carry, and a lake also comes into play on holes 2 and 13.
Disc Golf
Haw Ridge Park
Oak Ridge, Tennessee
36.5 miles SEThe best singletrack in the Oak Ridge area — a web of small loops that can be combined for as much or as little riding as you want, including the legendary Hill of Truth.
Mountain Bike
Ozone Falls
Rockwood, Tennessee
36.5 miles SSwim near Rockwood, Tennessee
Swim 0.7 mi
Dog Slaughter Falls
Williamsburg, Kentucky
37.0 miles NEA 15-foot waterfall plunging over a mossy overhang into a bright blue pool in Daniel Boone National Forest — a shaded two-mile round trip with creek views the whole way.
Hike, Swim
The Fort at Southwest Point Park
Kingston, Tennessee
37.0 miles SDisc golf holes winding around a replica of the 1797 frontier fort in Kingston, with scenic Watts Bar Lake and Tennessee River views — including a signature throw across a lake inlet on hole 8.
Disc Golf
Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, Tennessee
39.9 miles SEA disc golf course through rolling campus hills with wooded and open holes around a large pond — walkers on the paths add a fun navigational element.
Disc Golf
Powell Station Park
Powell, Tennessee
41.6 miles SEA fun course in the heart of Powell with wooded hallways, alternate tees, restrooms, a water fountain, and a covered pavilion — all in a smoke-free community park.
Disc Golf
John Knox Center Disc Golf Course
Ten Mile, Tennessee
41.8 miles SBeginner-friendly with four open field holes and five wooded holes — pack bug spray for the ticks before you tee off.
Disc Golf
Central United Methodist Church
Lenoir City, Tennessee
42.4 miles SEAn open disc golf practice course on the grounds of Central United Methodist Church — a casual, private-property round in Lenoir City.
Disc Golf
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
Jamestown, Kentucky
42.9 miles NWA free 18-hole disc golf course on rolling hills at Lake Cumberland State Resort Park — 15 holes on an old ball golf course, 3 tight wooded holes, demanding pin placements, and great lake views.
Disc Golf
Tommy Schumpert Park
Knoxville, Tennessee
44.5 miles SEA versatile 18-hole disc golf course with 36 tees and 36 baskets, playable in four configurations ranging from birdie-friendly short tees to a demanding 1,000-plus-foot par-68 long layout.
Disc Golf
Victor Ashe Park
Knoxville, Tennessee
45.1 miles SEA beautiful park with gently rolling hills, a mix of open land and woods, great views, huge tees, nice signage, and dual pin placements.
Disc Golf
Clifty Creek
Jamestown, Kentucky
45.2 miles NWOrange slate cliffs cloaked in green trees reflect on the water's surface at this local swimming and kayaking spot — don't miss Hidden Falls at the far end, a mossy-rock cave-waterfall hidden gem.
Canoe, Kayak, Swim
