Cohutta Wilderness
Cohutta Wilderness is a 37,033-acre wilderness area in Polk County, Tennessee. It rises from about 1,035 to 4,202 ft. The nearest town is Conasauga, 5.5 miles away in a straight line.
Cohutta Wilderness map
Cohutta 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
- The maximum group size at Cohutta Wilderness is 12.
- Campfires are prohibited.
- Conasauga, TN is the nearest town, 5.5 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Cohutta Wilderness is about 4,202 ft, and its lowest about 1,035 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).
Who manages Cohutta Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 37,033 | Not on record | 12 | Not on record | Conasauga Ranger District, 706-695-6736 |
Getting to Cohutta Wilderness
- Conasauga, TN is the nearest town, 5.5 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Cohutta Wilderness
- Beech Bottom Trailhead (0.02 mi outside the boundary, 1,557 ft), at 34.9908, -84.5883
- Lower Jack's River Trailhead (0.06 mi outside the boundary, 959 ft), at 34.9872, -84.6325
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Campgrounds in and around Cohutta Wilderness
Cottonwood Patch Campground (0.6 miles outside the boundary): its sites, fees, and reservations on campgroundsdb.com.
Public lands next to Cohutta Wilderness
- National forestCohutta Wilderness lies inside Cherokee National Forest.
- Wilderness areaCohutta Wilderness borders Big Frog 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)
- 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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