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