State Natural Area · Tennessee, United States
House Mountain State Natural Area
House Mountain State Natural Area is a state natural area in Tennessee, United States.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Natural Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Knox, Tennessee, United States |
| Coordinates | 36.1117° N, 83.7667° W |
| Managed by | Tennessee state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About House Mountain State Natural Area
House Mountain is a mountain located in Corryton, Tennessee, United States, about 8 miles (13 km) northeast of Knoxville. Rising to an elevation of 2,064 feet (629 m) above sea level, House Mountain is the highest point in Knox County. The House Mountain State Natural Area— designated in 1987— consists of 527 acres (2.13 km2), mostly on the south side of the mountain. House Mountain is known for its huge sandstone boulders, its wide variety of bird and plant life, and for the views from its two peaks.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Knoxville, Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Getting there | about 8 miles northeast of Knoxville |
Airports near this park
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- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) · Knoxville/Maryville, United States · 24.4 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Tennessee
Frequently asked questions
Where is House Mountain State Natural Area?
House Mountain State Natural Area is in Tennessee, United States (36.1117° N, 83.7667° W).
How do I get to House Mountain State Natural Area?
The nearest town is Knoxville, Tennessee. about 8 miles northeast of Knoxville.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Tennessee_state_parks_and_natural_areas — Wikipedia list of Tennessee state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/House_Mountain_(Knox_County,_Tennessee) — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).