Located in TN.
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…
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Obed WSR has temporarily closed Nemo Day Use Area for visitor safety due to a railroad derailment that occurred June 11, 2026. This closure will be lifted when the damage has been assessed, and cleanup work has been completed.
The waters around Rock Creek Campground and Nemo Day Use Area within the jurisdictional boundaries of Obed WSR are temporarily closed to swimming and fishing, due to a railroad derailment that occurred June 11, 2026. This closure will be lifted when the damage has been assessed, and cleanup work has been completed.
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Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Obed Wild & Scenic River. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.