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Rocky Fork State Park
View into Rocky Fork from Buzzard Rock.
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TypeTennessee State Park
LocationUnicoi County, Tennessee, USA
Nearest cityErwin, Tennessee
Area2,036 acres (8.24 km2)[1]
Operated byTennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
OpenYear-round
Hiking trails8
DesignationOctober 2012[1]
WebsiteRocky Fork State Park

Rocky Fork State Park is a 2,036-acre (8.24 km2) state park in Unicoi County in East Tennessee. It is situated in the Blue Ridge region of the Appalachian Mountains, close to the Tennessee-North Carolina state line. The park is adjacent to the Cherokee National Forest, and it is in close proximity to the Appalachian Trail. The Sampson Mountain Wilderness is also nearby.[1]

Rocky Fork State Park was established in 2012, and facilities have not been developed. Hiking and mountain biking are permitted on a network of old road beds, and fishing is allowed in Rocky Fork and South Indian Creeks.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b c "Rocky Fork State Park - About". Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation. Retrieved 2 September 2015.
  2. ^ "Rocky Fork State Park - Activities". Tennessee Department of Environment & Conservation. Retrieved 2 September 2015.