Pickett State Park is located just 7 miles from Laurel Fork Rustic Retreat. The park lies within the 20,887-acre Pickett State Forest and is adjacent to the massive 125,000-acre Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area.
In 1933, the Stearns Coal and Lumber Company donated nearly 12,000 acres of land to the State of Tennessee to be developed as a forest recreational area.
More than 58 miles of hiking trails meander through the wilderness of Pickett State Park and the surrounding forest. They vary in length and difficulty, from short day-use trails suitable for families, to longer multi-day backpacking trails. A backcountry camping permit is required through the park office. The trails afford views of sandstone bluffs, natural bridges, waterfalls, and diverse plant life.
For more information, please contact Pickett State Park directly at 931-879-5821.
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