Laurel Fork
Hampton, Tennessee
Swim
More Information
- Plan Ahead and Prepare
- Travel & camp on durable surfaces
- Dispose of waste properly
- Leave what you find
- Minimize campfire impacts
- Respect wildlife
- Be considerate of other visitors
Directions
From Hampton, Tennessee
- Head north on 1st Ave toward Crook St (0.2 mi)
- Turn right at the 2nd cross street onto US-321 S (0.6 mi)
- Turn right onto Dennis Cove Dr (0.6 mi)
- Turn left onto Dennis Cove Rd (1.8 mi)
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