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Gee Creek Campground
click here for bigger pictureThere is a state run campground at Gee Creek. Drive north on 411, cross the river, take the 1st right after Savannah Shores Restaurant, and drive till you cross the creek bridge. The campground is on the right. For more info, Click Here. Top Of Page |
Reliance, TN
At Webb's Texaco there is a plaque with information about the area. The shoals immediately above the bridge are usually wadable even on 2 turbines, with care. I believe the rocks are the remains of an old mill dam. A lot of very good fish have been caught, and lost, in this area. On into the summer, the water warms up down here and fishing is better upriver.Just below the railroad bridge is a state boat ramp with parking, restrooms, and picnic tables and grills. No parking fee is required. There are several historic buildings in the area. For more info, Click Here. Top Of Page |
John Muir Trail
click here for bigger pictureStarting at the Childers Creek Parking Area, the John Muir Trail follows the river for about 3 miles to the Big Bend parking area. It then follows FS 108 to it's end, then continues under the swinging bridge and up the river to US 68. About 1867 John Muir got a wild hair and decided to walk from Kentucky to Florida and look at plants. On the 19th of September, he found himself on the banks of the Hiwassee River, and this is what he had to say: "My path all to-day led me along the leafy banks of the Hiwassee, a most impressive mountain river. Its channel is very rough, as it crosses the edges of upturned rock strata, some of them standing at right angles, or glancing off obliquely to right and left. Thus a multitude of short, resounding cataracts are produced, and the river is restrained from the headlong speed due to its volume and the inclination of its bed. All the larger streams of uncultivated countries are mysteriously charming and beautiful, whether flowing in mountains or through swamps and plains. Their channels are interestingly sculptured, far more so than the grandest architectural works of man. The finest of the forests are usually found along their banks, and in the multitude of falls and rapids the wilderness finds a voice. Such a river is the Hiwassee, with its surface broken to a thousand sparkling gems, and its forest walls vine-draped and flowery as Eden. And how fine the songs it sings!" John Muir, "A Thousand Mile Walk to the Gulf", 1916 He then proceeded, eventually, to California and founded The Sierra Club. California has a John Muir Trail, but he was here first. Top Of Page |
Powerhouse
click here for bigger pictureThe powerhouse is automated now, and generally nobody is there unless they're doing maintenance. It is accessible by Forest Service Road 108 on the north bank. The road is narrow and windy with a 20 mph speed limit, but it is paved. FS108 ends at a cul de sac a little below the powerhouse. From there a private TVA road (only TVA vehicles allowed) goes up the hill to a big way cool swinging foot bridge that crosses the river to the powerhouse. The only other road access is a dirt Forest Service road on the south bank, which might be more convenient if you were coming from Copperhill, but may be closed part of the year. I'm not sure why they spell "Apalachia" with just one p. I used to spell it correctly, but they have worn me down. Top Of Page |
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Planning a Trip? More Info! driving directions:::::::::::  license and regulation info:::::::::::: TWRA number to report poaching:::::::::::: 1-800-241-0767 flow release schedules:::::::::::: TVA or, 1-800-238-2264, when prompted by recording, 4 for release schedules, 22 for Apalachia Dam hatch chart, some fly recommendations:::::::::::: Hatch Chart access:::::::::::: From hwy 411 to the powerhouse, most of the fishery is within the Cherokee National Forest, and can be accessed from parking areas noted on my maps, and from many pullovers along the roads. There is some private property around Reliance, please respect their property rights. From Childers Creek up, a parking permit is required, can be obtained at various self serve stations at some parking areas. Below 411, the only public access at this time (Oct 2k1) is at Patty Bridge. Below are some recommendations. There are others. food:::::::::::::::::::: Hiwassee Corner Market (intersection US411 and TN30) Webb's Texaco (Reliance) Savannah Restaurant (north of river, east of 411) Rose's Restaurant (across river from Webb's) Hiwassee Outfitters (upstream of railroad bridge) gas::::::::::::::::::::: Webb's Texaco (Reliance) several stations in Benton several sations in Etowah (north of 411 bridge) camping::::::::::::::::: Hiwassee Outfitters (upstream of railroad bridge) Gee Creek Campground Quinn Springs Campground lodging::::::::::::::::: Hiwassee Outfitters (upstream of railroad bridge) some motels in Etowah many motels in Cleveland tackle and guides::::::: Hiwassee Outfitters (tackle and guides (423)338-8115) Hiwassee Outfitters Dry Flyer Outfitters(guides (423)338-6263) Dry Flyer Outfitters Top Of Page |