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Obed Wild & Scenic River

The Obed Wild & Scenic River near Wartburg Tennessee is made up of four different streams and rivers in Cumberland and Morgan counties; Clear Creek, Daddy's Creek, Emory River, an Obed River.

Activities at Obed River include; whitewater kayak/canoe, rock climbing, hiking, backpacking, picnics, swimming, fishing and more.

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Maps & Waypoints

Wind Cave National Park MapsA collection of maps and GPS waypoints from in and around the Obed Wild & Scenic River near Wartburg, Tennessee. <Obed River Maps>

 
 
 
 

Directions: The Obed Wild and Scenic River is a narrow crows foot shaped park in rural Morgan and Cumberland County. All roads leading to and from the parks access points are two lane "country highways" at best, and 1 1/2 lane curvy, steep, country roads in places.

From Nashville: take I-40 east to exit 320 (Genesis Rd) at Crossville, TN. Exit, turn left and follow Hwy 298 north to...

Adams Bridge: Adams Bridge is approximately 6.8 miles north of I-40 directly on Hwy 298 (Genesis Rd). (maps & coordinates)

Barnett Bridge: take Hwy 298 (Genesis Rd) north to Barnett Bridge Rd., approximately 19.2 miles. Turn left Barnett Bridge access area 1.5 miles on right.  (maps & coordinates)

Jett Bridge Access: Jett Bridge Access area is at about 22.5 miles from I-40. Nice paved parking area with about 10 parking spaces, clothes changing station, picnic table and M/F pit toilets, access directly to Hwy 298 (Genesis Rd).  (maps & coordinates)

From Knoxville to Adams, Barnett, Jett Bridge Access: take I-40 west to exit 320 (Genesis Rd) at Crossville, TN. Exit, turn right and follow Hwy 298 north to...

Adams Bridge: Adams Bridge is approximately 6.8 miles north of I-40 directly on Hwy 298 (Genesis Rd). (maps & coordinates)

Barnett Bridge Access Area: take Hwy 298 (Genesis Rd) north to Barnett Bridge Rd., approximately 19.2 miles. Turn left, Barnett Bridge access area 1.5 miles on right. Gravel parking area, M/F pit toilets. (maps & coordinates)

Jett Bridge Access Area: Jett Bridge Access area is at about 22.5 miles from I-40. Nice paved parking area with about 10 parking spaces, clothes changing station, picnic table and M/F pit toilets, access directly to Hwy 298 (Genesis Rd). (maps & coordinates)

 

 
 
 

Obed River Related Links & Resources:
● Obed River Plant Community Structure and Abiotic Conditions
● Clear Creek Crayfish Survey - May 2003
● Obed Wild & Scenic River Bird Survey, 2003 - 2005
● Alluvial Bars of the Obed Wild and Scenic River, Tennessee  
● Vegitation Patterns Obed Wild & Scenic River
● Obed Wild & Scenic River Section - Cumberland Trail
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Wild & Scenic Rivers Act of 1968
● Rivers of the Wild & Scenic Rivers Act
● Frozenhead State Park
● Feet first: Rock climbers hit the wall at Obed Wild and Scenic River
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