Obed Wild & Scenic River
1 campground in the park · 33 nearby · 8 free and dispersed sites within 25 mi
Photo: NPS Photo
1 current alert
As of Sep 20, 2026 · from nps.gov
- InformationLilly Bluff Overlook Decking ReplacementDecking replacement is underway at Lilly Bluff Overlook and is expected to take about six weeks. The overlook will remain open, but some sections will be temporarily closed as repairs are completed.
At a glance
- Open
- Year-round
- In the park
- 1 campgroundReserve on Recreation.gov
- Near the park
- 33 campgroundsWithin 25 mi
- Free and dispersed
- 8 sitesWithin 25 mi
Where to camp
Camping in the park 1
Camping near the park 33
- Aerial viewCampground
Big Cove Campground
5.9 mi · Petros, TN
- Aerial viewCampground
Flat Fork Campground
6.2 mi · Petros, TN
Free and dispersed nearby 8
See them on the map- Alley FordWartburg, TN4.4 mi
- Mart Fields CampsitePetros, TN7.1 mi
- North Old Mac CampsitePetros, TN7.2 mi
- Bi-Color CampgroundFairfield Glade, TN7.8 mi
- Tub Spring CampsitePetros, TN7.9 mi
- Panther Gap RockhousePetros, TN8.0 mi
Services nearby: 1 dump station · 2 rest areas
About Obed
The Obed Wild and Scenic River looks much the same today as it did when the first white settlers strolled its banks in the late 1700s. While meagerly populated due to poor farming soil, the river was a hospitable fishing and hunting area for trappers and…
The Obed Wild and Scenic River looks much the same today as it did when the first white settlers strolled its banks in the late 1700s. While meagerly populated due to poor farming soil, the river was a hospitable fishing and hunting area for trappers and pioneers. Today, the Obed stretches along the Cumberland Plateau and offers visitors a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities.
Photos: NPS Photo · NPS Photo/ P. Yaeger · NPS Photo/ R.Herchenrider
Things to do
- Astronomy
- Stargazing
- Camping
- Climbing
- Rock Climbing
- Fishing
- Freshwater Fishing
- Hiking
- Hunting and Gathering
Plan your visit
Getting there
The Obed Wild & Scenic River Visitor Center is located at 208 North Maiden Street in downtown Wartburg, Tennessee. Please use the link for more information.
Weather
The weather along the Cumberland Plateau can be best described as unpredictable. Each season brings its own weather patterns. Summers are generally hot and humid, with high temperatures sometimes eclipsing 90 degrees…
Plan your visit
Hours
The park is open every day.
Getting there
The Obed Wild & Scenic River Visitor Center is located at 208 North Maiden Street in downtown Wartburg, Tennessee. Please use the link for more information.
Weather
The weather along the Cumberland Plateau can be best described as unpredictable. Each season brings its own weather patterns. Summers are generally hot and humid, with high temperatures sometimes eclipsing 90 degrees. The low temperatures in winter often dip below freezing. Spring sees the most amount of precipitation, but rainfall can occur in various amounts throughout the year.
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