| The Cherokee National Forest in southern Tennessee | | | | opportunities. Visitors may also be interested to know |
| is home to a number of fantastic campgrounds for the | | | | that that Ocoee Whitewater Center, located only one |
| outdoor enthusiast to enjoy. Thunder Rock, one such | | | | mile from Thunder Rock campground, is the site of the |
| campground which runs adjacent to the Ocoee River, | | | | 1996 Olympic kayak and canoe competition. Canoeing, |
| is among the most popular destinations for hikers and | | | | kayaking and rafting rentals are readily available from |
| campers alike. And it's not hard to see why; with a | | | | local outfitters, making it simple for anyone to partake |
| vast array of recreational opportunities and an | | | | in these terrific outdoor activities. |
| abundance of natural beauty to offer, what's to keep | | | | The campground is equipped with hot showers and |
| you away? | | | | toilet facilities for those who plan to stay for a few |
| At an elevation of 1,040 feet, Thunder Rock offers | | | | nights. But rest assured that you do not have to camp |
| phenomenal hiking and mountain biking trails with some | | | | out to enjoy the recreational splendours of Thunder |
| truly breathtaking views. The campground's two main | | | | Rock. If you're a nature enthusiast but prefer to stay in |
| hiking trails - Thunder Rock Trail and Benton Mackaye | | | | a hotel rather than to camp out, you'll find a number of |
| Trail - provide access to miles of natural splendour for | | | | fantastic options when it comes to choosing hotel |
| visitors of all ages. There are seven walk-in sites to | | | | accommodation in nearby cities and towns. |
| the campground, all of which are situated in close | | | | Chattanooga, for example, is 58 miles from Thunder |
| proximity to one another, and camping sites include | | | | Rock and provides all the comforts of a big city, so it's |
| tent pads, tables and cooking grills. The campground is | | | | just as convenient to stay in a hotel and simply drive to |
| open all year, making it a popular holiday destination for | | | | Thunder Rock for nature excursions during the day. |
| all; a number of people even choose to travel with | | | | So whether you're after a day-long nature hike or a |
| RVs, enabling them to move easily between | | | | week-long camping trip, head to Thunder Rock, |
| surrounding campsites such as Chilhowee, Lost Creek | | | | Tennessee, where nature is displayed in all its |
| and Quinn Springs. | | | | magnificence. Rest assured, you'll come away from |
| The nearby Ocoee River provides independent and | | | | the experience feeling relaxed, renewed and |
| guided kayaking, canoeing and whitewater rafting | | | | rejuvenated. |