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Address and Phone:
S.R. 27
Whitwell, TN 37397

Phone: (423) 658-5551

Hours Open to the Public:
Open Year-round

Dates Closed:
Managed deer & turkey hunts

Payment Types Accepted:
Free Admission

Prentice Cooper State Forest

City: Whitwell, TN
Region: East Tennessee

State forest and wildlife management area located on the Tennessee River Gorge. Hunting, hiking, horseback riding, biking and rock climbing. 35 miles of hiking trails.

From Chattanooga: take U.S. Hwy. 127 to foot of Signal Mtn., turn L. on to State Hwy. 27. Follow to top of mountain, take L. at entrance sign.

Get turn-by-turn direction using the interactive map above.

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Things to do

Looking for a day of fun and frolic? Here’s a quick list of nearby attractions that you may enjoy.

Foster Falls

Dunlap Coke Ovens Park and Historic Site

A Tennessee Guest Ranch

Fairmont Orchard

Places to stay

Looking for a place to rest between adventures? Here’s a quick list of nearby places to stay.

Best Western Royal Inn

Foster Falls Recreation Area

Nickajack Dam Reservation

Raccoon Mountain Campground

Upcoming events

Date: Nov 21, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
Centennial Holiday Show
Location: Franklin, TN

Date: Nov 20, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
32nd Annual Santa's Workshop
Location: Cookeville, TN

Date: Nov 20, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
7th Annual Stoddart Open House
Location: Crawford, TN

Date: Nov 10, 2009 - Nov 22, 2009
6th Annual Trees of Christmas
Location: Lawrenceburg, TN

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