| Hiwassee Scenic River State Park | |
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| Location | Polk County, Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 35°13′35″N84°30′10″W / 35.22639°N 84.50278°W /35.22639; -84.50278 |
| Established | 1972 |
| Named for | Hiwassee River |
| Governing body | Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
| Website | Hiwassee Scenic River State Park |
TheHiwassee Scenic River State Park is aTennessee state park inPolk County, Tennessee, United States, that provides access to theHiwassee River.
In 1972, a 23-mile (37 km) stretch of the Hiwassee River, extending from theNorth Carolina state line toU.S. Route 411, was the first river to be designated by the State Scenic River Program.[1] In September 2025, the park, which had been called the Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park since 1983, was split into two separate parks with each taking the name of their respective river.[2]
The park has a campground, Gee Creek Campground, with 47 sites plus 8 separate group campsites. Hiking and fishing is also permitted.[1]
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