State Park · Tennessee

Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park

Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park (large dot) and the other state parks in Tennessee. No free photo of this park yet.

Location: Polk County, Tennessee
Nearest town: 6.8 miles south of Etowah
Type: State Park

Directions Official park site ↗

About Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park

The Hiwassee River runs through this park, giving boaters and paddlers a way onto the water. The park exists specifically to provide public access to this river, rather than to protect a broader tract of land. Its scope centers on that single stretch of river frontage in Tennessee.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park is in Polk County, Tennessee, 6.8 miles south of Etowah. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

State parks near Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park

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Towns near Hiwassee/Ocoee Scenic River State Park

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.