State Park · Tennessee, United States
Obed Wild & Scenic River
Obed Wild & Scenic River is a state park in Tennessee, United States.
Photo: National Park Service Digital Image Archives via Wikimedia Commons, Public domain. Cropped and resized for display.
Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Cumberland , Morgan, Tennessee, United States |
| Length | 45 miles (72.4 km) |
| Coordinates | 36.0754° N, 84.6497° 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 Obed Wild & 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
Getting there
| Nearest town | Crossville, Tennessee |
|---|---|
| Getting there | just south of Crossville |
Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) · Knoxville/Maryville, United States · 41.0 miles away
- Nashville International Airport (BNA) · Nashville, United States · 113.3 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Tennessee
Frequently asked questions
Where is Obed Wild & Scenic River?
Obed Wild & Scenic River is in Tennessee, United States (36.0754° N, 84.6497° W).
How do I get to Obed Wild & Scenic River?
The nearest town is Crossville, Tennessee. just south of Crossville.
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/Obed_River — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).