Rock Creek - Swim near Unicoi, Tennessee
Unicoi,Tennessee
36.13694, -82.3525
4.0 miles S of Unicoi, Tennessee
GPS: 36°8'13.0"N 82°21'9.0"W
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State: Tennessee

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Creek is fed into man-made concrete-bottom stream-fed pool. This from a visitor in 2010:"There is a sandy beach with stone and concrete stairs down to the pool. There is a short man-made waterfall from the stream-fed pipe that flows down into the pool. It's not the best place to swim simply because when the water level is low, the water only comes up to an adult's waist, but it's refreshing. In June the temp was freezing; in August it is pleasant."Courtesy of swimmingholes.org

Fees: Yes

  1. Plan Ahead and Prepare
  2. Travel & camp on durable surfaces
  3. Dispose of waste properly
  4. Leave what you find
  5. Minimize campfire impacts
  6. Respect wildlife
  7. Be considerate of other visitors

Directions

From Unicoi, Tennessee

  1. Head south on Unicoi Dr toward TN-107 E (1.6 mi)
  2. Continue onto TN-107 W/N Main Ave (2.5 mi)
  3. Turn left onto TN-395 E/10th St/Rock Creek Rd (3.1 mi)
  4. Turn left onto Rattlesnake Ridge Trail (315 ft)
  5. Turn right to stay on Rattlesnake Ridge Trail
    Destination will be on the right
    (318 ft)
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