Wilderness area

Unaka Mountain Wilderness

Unaka Mountain Wilderness is a 4,472-acre wilderness area in Unicoi County, Tennessee. It rises from about 2,438 to 4,845 ft. The nearest town is Erwin, 4 miles away in a straight line.

Unaka Mountain Wilderness map

Unaka Mountain Wilderness boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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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

Erwin, TN is the nearest town, 4 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance).
The highest ground in Unaka Mountain Wilderness is about 4,845 ft, and its lowest about 2,438 ft (USGS 3DEP elevation model).

Who manages Unaka Mountain Wilderness

Agency Acres Permit Group size Stay limit Office
Forest Service 4,472 Not on record Not on record Not on record Unaka Ranger District, 423-638-4109

Getting to Unaka Mountain Wilderness

  • Erwin, TN is the nearest town, 4 miles in a straight line from the boundary (not a driving distance). (US Census places, accessed 2026-09-30)

Campgrounds in and around Unaka Mountain Wilderness

Rock Creek Recreation Area camping (0.5 miles outside the boundary): its sites, fees, and reservations on campgroundsdb.com.

Public lands next to Unaka Mountain Wilderness

Measured between the units' boundaries as mapped in USGS PAD-US. Distances are straight line, not driving.

Other wilderness areas in Tennessee

Tennessee wilderness areas

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