North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park Explained

North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park
Type:Tennessee State Park
Area:6000acres
Website:Website
Location:Hamilton, Sequatchie counties
Coordinates:35.255°N -85.263°W

North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park is a nearly 6000acres state park in Hamilton and Sequatchie[1] counties in the U.S. state of Tennessee, located 15 miles north of Chattanooga with the main entrance located near Soddy-Daisy.

The park was created in 2024 after being a state natural area and managed by the Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park[2] and perseveres the North Chickamauga Creek gorge, the Creek which is a Tennessee State Scenic River.

The park is billed as the Southern Gateway to the Cumberland Trail.[3]

History

The park was originally established as a state natural area in 1999 and became a popular place for whitewater kayaking, fishing and hiking.

Amenities

The park currently offers, as of October 2024, 4 backcountry camp sites, hiking and mountain biking trails with plans to build a visitor center, better parking and an ADA viewing platform and improved trails.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Park System is Growing. October 30, 2024. tnstateparksconservancy.org.
  2. Web site: North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park opens as 59th Tennessee State Park. Gracyn. Gordon. September 6, 2024. Local3News.com.
  3. Web site: North Chickamauga Creek Gorge becomes Tennessee's newest state park | Chattanooga Times Free Press. September 5, 2024. www.timesfreepress.com.