Obed Wild & Scenic River

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Obed in Fall
Obed in Fall
A star-filled night sky above the silhouette of a truss-bridge
A Star-Filled Night Sky above the Historic Nemo Bridge
Photos: National Park Service

About Obed Wild & Scenic River

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.

Quick Facts

State Tennessee
Designation Wild & Scenic River
State Code TN
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…

Location & Map

Obed Wild & Scenic River is located in Tennessee.

Operating Hours

The park is open every day.

Wednesday All Day
Monday All Day
Thursday All Day
Sunday All Day
Tuesday All Day
Friday All Day
Saturday All Day

Activities

Astronomy Stargazing Camping Climbing Rock Climbing Fishing Freshwater Fishing Hiking Hunting and Gathering Paddling Canoe or Kayak Camping Junior Ranger Program Wildlife Watching Birdwatching Park Film

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.

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Contact & Address

Address 208 N. Maiden Street, Wartburg, TN, 37887
Phone 4233466294
Email obri_information@nps.gov

Topics & Themes

Animals Birds Forests and Woodlands Deciduous Forests Geology Night Sky Scenic Views Trails Watersheds

Visitor Centers

Obed Visitor Center

The visitor center has free WiFi, and offers exhibits on the river, its inhabitants, the cultural history of the area, and the recreational opportunities that…

Hours: The visitor center is closed Thanksgiving, December 25, and January 1.

Campgrounds

Rock Creek Campground

The Rock Creek Campground, located adjacent to the Nemo area of the Obed Wild & Scenic River, offers 11 spots for campers. Physical Address: 1674…

11 Sites

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