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{{Park | <!-- The following few lines create the "Infobox" table template. Please scroll down to edit the main content of the article. --> | ||
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| | | Type = State Park | ||
| | | City = Roan Mountain | ||
| | | State = Tennessee | ||
| Park Use = {{Biking}} {{Camping}} {{Dogs}} {{Fishing}} {{Hike}} {{Skiing}} {{Waterfall}} | |||
| Area = 2,006 acres | |||
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| Operated By = Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation | |||
| Parking coords = 36.176541,-82.079402 | |||
|Area=2,006 acres | |||
|Operated By=Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation | |||
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}} | }} | ||
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== Park Overview == | |||
<!-- Enter a overview of the park. What attracts you to this park, points of interest, types of flowers, lakes, and peaks that you see along the way. --> | |||
==Park Overview== | [http://tnstateparks.com/parks/about/roan-mountain Roan Mountain State Park] offers {{Park trail count}} trails with a total of {{Park trail miles}} of hiking trails running through forest and some up to overlooks. | ||
[http://tnstateparks.com/parks/about/roan-mountain Roan Mountain State Park] offers {{Park trail count | |||
== How to get there == | == How to get there == | ||
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== Park Trails == | == Park Trails == | ||
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The following trails are available in Roan Mountain State Park. | |||
{{Park trail list}} | |||
{{Park trail | |||
[http://tnstateparks.com/assets/pdf/additional-content/park-maps/roan-mountain_park-map.pdf Official Park Map] | [http://tnstateparks.com/assets/pdf/additional-content/park-maps/roan-mountain_park-map.pdf Official Park Map] | ||
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== Park Lodging == | == Park Lodging == | ||
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Park offers RV sites, tent only sites as well as cabins | Park offers RV sites, tent only sites as well as cabins. | ||
=== Campground === | === Campground === | ||
Camp store sells wood, ice, and some very basic other sundries. The main RV area is blanketed with Wi-Fi but when visiting in Summer of 2015, couldn't be accessed. Several bathhouses are spread around the site and include | Camp store sells wood, ice, and some very basic other sundries. The main RV area is blanketed with Wi-Fi but when visiting in Summer of 2015, couldn't be accessed. Several bathhouses are spread around the site and include hot showers. A dump station for RV's is also available near the camp check-in station. | ||
[[File:Roan tent only site.jpg|right| | [[File:Roan tent only site.jpg|right|300px|thumb|Typical tent only site]]Tent only sites are built on a course gravel bed so bring your tarps to protect your tent floor and sleeping pads or mattresses for comfort. Each site includes a lantern post, a concrete picnic table, rock lined fire ring, standing grill, water hydrant, and trash can. Note that the tent only sites do not have electrical hookups. | ||
Camp sites of special note: | Camp sites of special note: | ||
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* 26 is next to a bathroom with a light and fan on all night | * 26 is next to a bathroom with a light and fan on all night | ||
* 33, 35, 36, 37, 39, and 40 are prime sites along the Doe River | * 33, 35, 36, 37, 39, and 40 are prime sites along the Doe River | ||
==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ==Fees, Permits, etc. == | ||
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The park has no day use, trail head, or entrance fees. | The park has no day use, trail head, or entrance fees. | ||
Camping fees range from $11-$27.50 per night depending on time of year and site amenities plus a $3 per reservation fee and taxes. Reservations can be made [http://tnstateparks.com/parks/campground/roan-mountain at their website]. | Camping fees range from $11-$27.50 per night depending on time of year and site amenities plus a $3 per reservation fee and taxes. Reservations can be made [http://tnstateparks.com/parks/campground/roan-mountain at their website]. | ||
Cabins range from $85 — $140 | Cabins range from $85 — $140 depending on size and time of year plus a $3 per reservation fee and taxes. Reservations can be made [http://tnstateparks.com/parks/cabins/roan-mountain at their website]. | ||
== Misc. Information == | == Misc. Information == | ||
<!-- Enter any additional information that doesn't fit an any other fields. Any seasonal features, factoids, etc...? --> | <!-- Enter any additional information that doesn't fit an any other fields. Any seasonal features, factoids, etc...? --> | ||
== After the Hike == | == After the Hike == | ||
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After a hike, check out Bob's Dairyland back down in Roan Mountain. | After a hike, check out Bob's Dairyland back down in Roan Mountain. | ||
== | == Maps == | ||
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<display_map center="36.166706,-82.098770" type="terrain" zoom="14" width="auto" height="550"> | |||
</display_map> | |||
== Photos == | |||
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[[Category:Tennessee]] [[Category:Medium]] [[Category:Hiking]] [[Category:Dog Friendly]] | |||