Gee Creek Wilderness
Gee Creek Wilderness is a 2,559-acre wilderness area in Polk County, Tennessee. It rises from about 1,054 to 2,602 ft. The nearest town is Delano, 1.8 miles away in a straight line.
Gee Creek Wilderness map
Gee Creek 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
- Delano, TN is the nearest town, 1.8 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
- The highest ground in Gee Creek Wilderness is about 2,602 ft, and its lowest about 1,054 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model). Its highest named summit is Starr Mountain, about 2,327 ft.
Who manages Gee Creek Wilderness
| Agency | Acres | Permit | Group size | Stay limit | Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forest Service | 2,559 | Not on record | Not on record | Not on record | Cherokee National Forest, 423-476-9700 |
Getting to Gee Creek Wilderness
- Delano, TN is the nearest town, 1.8 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)
Trailheads at Gee Creek Wilderness
- Gee Creek Trailhead (0.45 mi outside the boundary, 916 ft), at 35.2470, -84.5403
Trailhead locations: Forest Service recreation sites layer , accessed 2026-09-30. Elevations from USGS 3DEP.
Named summits, canyons, and springs in Gee Creek Wilderness
- Starr Mountain summit
Features whose official location is inside the boundary, from the USGS Geographic Names Information System, accessed 2026-09-30. Summit elevations measured on the USGS 3DEP elevation model, which can read a few feet under a surveyed summit height.
Public lands next to Gee Creek Wilderness
- National forestGee Creek Wilderness lies inside Cherokee National Forest.
- State parkHiwassee Scenic River State Park is 0.9 miles away, straight line between the two boundaries.
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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