| The Cherokee National Forest in southern | | | | interested to know that that Ocoee Whitewater |
| Tennessee is home to a number of fantastic | | | | Center, located only one mile from Thunder |
| campgrounds for the outdoor enthusiast to | | | | Rock campground, is the site of the 1996 |
| enjoy. Thunder Rock, one such campground | | | | Olympic kayak and canoe competition. |
| which runs adjacent to the Ocoee River, is | | | | Canoeing, kayaking and rafting rentals are |
| among the most popular destinations for | | | | readily available from local outfitters, |
| hikers and campers alike. And it's not hard | | | | making it simple for anyone to partake in |
| to see why; with a vast array of recreational | | | | these terrific outdoor activities. |
| opportunities and an abundance of natural | | | | |
| beauty to offer, what's to keep you away? | | | | The campground is equipped with hot showers |
| | | | and toilet facilities for those who plan to |
| At an elevation of 1,040 feet, Thunder Rock | | | | stay for a few nights. But rest assured that |
| offers phenomenal hiking and mountain biking | | | | you do not have to camp out to enjoy the |
| trails with some truly breathtaking views. | | | | recreational splendours of Thunder Rock. If |
| The campground's two main hiking trails - | | | | you're a nature enthusiast but prefer to stay |
| Thunder Rock Trail and Benton Mackaye Trail - | | | | in a hotel rather than to camp out, you'll |
| provide access to miles of natural splendour | | | | find a number of fantastic options when it |
| for visitors of all ages. There are seven | | | | comes to choosing hotel accommodation in |
| walk-in sites to the campground, all of which | | | | nearby cities and towns. Chattanooga, for |
| are situated in close proximity to one | | | | example, is 58 miles from Thunder Rock and |
| another, and camping sites include tent pads, | | | | provides all the comforts of a big city, so |
| tables and cooking grills. The campground is | | | | it's just as convenient to stay in a hotel |
| open all year, making it a popular holiday | | | | and simply drive to Thunder Rock for nature |
| destination for all; a number of people even | | | | excursions during the day. |
| choose to travel with RVs, enabling them to | | | | |
| move easily between surrounding campsites | | | | So whether you're after a day-long nature |
| such as Chilhowee, Lost Creek and Quinn | | | | hike or a week-long camping trip, head to |
| Springs. | | | | Thunder Rock, Tennessee, where nature is |
| | | | displayed in all its magnificence. Rest |
| The nearby Ocoee River provides independent | | | | assured, you'll come away from the experience |
| and guided kayaking, canoeing and whitewater | | | | feeling relaxed, renewed and rejuvenated. |
| rafting opportunities. Visitors may also be | | | | |