Bald River Gorge Wilderness
Bald River Gorge Wilderness is a 3,791-acre wilderness area in Monroe County, Tennessee. It rises from about 1,298 to 3,043 ft. The nearest town is Coker Creek, 5 miles away in a straight line.
Bald River Gorge Wilderness map
Bald River Gorge Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.
Fire restrictions
Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.
County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.
Common questions
- Coker Creek, TN is the nearest town, 5 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Bald River Gorge Wilderness is about 3,043 ft, and its lowest about 1,298 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Bald River Gorge Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 3,791 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Tellico Ranger District, 423-253-8400 |
Getting to Bald River Gorge Wilderness
- Coker Creek, TN is the nearest town, 5 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Bald River Gorge Wilderness
- Panther Branch Trailhead (0.22 mi outside the boundary, 1,703 ft), at 35.3219, -84.1436
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Campgrounds in and around Bald River Gorge Wilderness
Holly Flats Campground (right at the boundary): its sites, fees, and reservations on campgroundsdb.com.
Public lands next to Bald River Gorge Wilderness
- National forestBald River Gorge Wilderness lies inside Cherokee National Forest.
- Wilderness areaBald River Gorge Wilderness borders Upper Bald River Wilderness.
Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.
Other wilderness areas in Tennessee
- wilderness.net (accessed 2026-09-30)
- prd-tnm.s3.amazonaws.com (accessed 2026-09-30)
- www2.census.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
- apps.fs.usda.gov (accessed 2026-09-30)
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