Rocky Fork State Park

Rocky Fork State Park
Park Type	State Park
Located	Flag Pond, Tennessee
External Links	Official Website Official Trail Map
Entrance Fee	Unknown
ActivitiesThings to do at the park
Park AmenitiesThings built to enjoy or use at the park
FeaturesNatural things to see at the park
Park Trails	9 Trails / Total of 14.15 miles22.772 km <br />
Lodging Types
Camping Amenities
Park Area	2,036 acres8.239 km² <br />
Operated By	Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Main Location	36° 2' 52.98" N, 82° 33' 23.58" W Map
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Park Overview

Rocky Fork is a recent public land acquisition and therefore can provide a remote wilderness experience for those interested in trail hiking or biking. Be warned though that the trails are not clearly marked, if at all, and it is currently not heavily frequented so do not count on the help of others as part of your emergency plan.

How to get there

From I-26 in Tennessee at Exit 46:

1. From the Exit 46 Welcome Center follow the access road back under the interstate about 0.2 miles to its end into Clear Branch Road (street sign is often missing).
2. If heading east on I-26 and not wishing to stop at the Welcome Center, simply turn right off the Exit 46 ramp and follow the access road a few hundred yards down to Clear Branch Rd. (west-bound traffic will turn left from the exit ramp onto the welcome ctr. access road)
3. Turn right onto Clear Branch and head down thru the tiny community of Clear Branch, past the Clear Branch Church, and down the steep grade to the stop sign - about 0.8 mile.
4. Turn left onto TN-352 (old US 23 - usually no sign here either) and go about 2.5 miles to Rocky Fork Road on your right.
5. Follow RF Rd. about 0.8 mile up to the parking area at the blue gate on your left. The stream along Rocky Fork Road is very scenic, with lots of cascades, deep pools and giant boulders. Great trout fishing too.
6. Park in the small area on the right of the short gravel road leading to the gate. Try to leave room for other vehicles if possible.

Alternative routes: Take I-26, Exit 43 (Temple Hill), then right onto Hwy. 352 South to Rocky Fork Rd. on right; or I-26, Exit 50 (Flag Pond) and left onto Higgins Creek Rd. to Flag Pond Rd. (often not signed), then right on Flag Pond Rd. to Rocky Fork Rd. on left

Trails

The Rocky Fork area offers the following trails to explore:

Park Trails	Distance	Difficulty	Marking	Usage	Highlight
White House Cliffs Trail	0.95 mi	Medium	Beige plastic TN State Park logo		High-point vista from within Rocky Fork SP
Birchfield Camp TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	2.70 mi	Medium	Gray
Blockstand Creek Access TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	0.90 mi	Easy	Orange
Blockstand Creek TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	4.20 mi	Hard	Green
Flint Creek TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	2.05 mi	Medium	Light Green		Scenic valley hike - sometimes walking in the creek
Headwaters TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	1.00 mi	Easy	Blue		Multiple creek crossings - some are deep
Rocky Fork AT AccessThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	0.35 mi	Medium	Tan
Rocky Fork TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	0.70 mi	Easy	Red		Scenic stream-side walk
White Oak Flats TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park.	1.30 mi	Medium	Brown

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Fees/Permits

Not permitted on the watershed are horses, motor vehicles, fires or camping.

In October 2012, Rocky Fork was designated as Tennessee’s 55th state park with roughly 2,000 acres to be accessible with future plans of an access road, ranger station, primitive campground, picnic areas and trails. It officially opened in May 2015 as a developmental park with no facilities.

Maps

Rocky Fork Trail Map

Official State Park Trail Map

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