State Natural Area · Tennessee, United States
Stinging Fork Falls State Natural Area
Stinging Fork Falls State Natural Area is a state natural area in Tennessee, United States.
State Natural Area · Tennessee, United States
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Park facts
| Park type | State Natural Area |
|---|---|
| Location | Rhea, Tennessee, United States |
| Coordinates | 35.7129° N, 84.9285° 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 Stinging Fork Falls State Natural Area
Stinging Fork Falls State Natural Area, a Tennessee Class II Natural-Scientific State Scenic Area, is located in Rhea County, Tennessee, near Spring City. The Stinging Fork Falls trail terminates at the bottom of Stinging Fork Falls, a 30-foot (9.1 m) high waterfall, about 1 mile from the parking area. A future segment of the Cumberland Trail is planned to connect to the falls. The 783-acre (3.17 km2) area is owned by the State of Tennessee and managed by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Famous trails
- Cumberland Trail
Airports near this park
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- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) · Knoxville/Maryville, United States · 52.8 miles away
- Nashville International Airport (BNA) · Nashville, United States · 101.9 miles away
- Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) · Atlanta, United States · 146.2 miles away
Parks nearby
More parks in Tennessee
Frequently asked questions
Where is Stinging Fork Falls State Natural Area?
Stinging Fork Falls State Natural Area is in Tennessee, United States (35.7129° N, 84.9285° W).
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/Stinging_Fork_Falls_State_Natural_Area — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).