National Wild and Scenic River · Tennessee, United States
Obed Wild and Scenic River
Obed Wild and Scenic River is a national wild and scenic river in Tennessee, United States, covering 5,493 acres (2,223 ha).
Photo: National Park Service Digital Image Archives via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | National Wild and Scenic River |
|---|---|
| Location | Tennessee, United States |
| Area | 5,493 acres (2,223 ha) |
| Managed by | National Park Service |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About Obed Wild and Scenic River
Obed River is a stream draining a part of the Cumberland Plateau in Tennessee, the United States. It, and particularly its tributaries, are important streams for whitewater enthusiasts. The Obed River rises in Cumberland County, Tennessee, just south of Crossville. It is bridged by U.S. Highway 70 between downtown Crossville and the municipal airport, and meets its confluence with the Little Obed River near a bridge on U.S. Highway 70N and an abandoned railroad bridge which was formerly part of the rail system linking Nashville and Knoxville. Shortly thereafter, it is bridged by U.S. Highway 127 and Interstate 40.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
What to do
Where to stay
| Campgrounds | Yes |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Obed Wild and Scenic River?
Obed Wild and Scenic River is in Tennessee, United States.
How big is Obed Wild and Scenic River?
Obed Wild and Scenic River covers 5,493 acres (2,223 ha).
Does Obed Wild and Scenic River have campgrounds?
Yes — Obed Wild and Scenic River has campgrounds.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_the_United_States_National_Park_System_official_units — Wikipedia list of National Park System official units — unit name, state, official designation.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_areas_in_the_United_States_National_Park_System — Wikipedia list of National Park System areas — year established and gross area.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obed_Wild_and_Scenic_River — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.nps.gov/obed/ — Official park page.