Turley Hole
Pioneer, Tennessee
Swim
- 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 Pioneer, Tennessee
- Head southeast on Old Pioneer Ln toward TN-297 (0.2 mi)
- Turn right at the 1st cross street onto TN-297 W (0.5 mi)
- Continue onto TN-63 (1.5 mi)
- Turn right onto Old Tennessee 63 E (2.3 mi)
- Turn right (135 ft)
- Turn rightDestination will be on the left(413 ft)
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