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State Park
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Katy Branch
Cherokee National Forest · Jonesborough, TN
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- Address:Jonesborough, TN
About
Overview
Katy Branch, a former Youth Conservation Corp Camp, is a private outdoor pavilion surrounded by beautiful Tennessee woodland in the Cherokee National Forest.
Natural Features:
Katy Branch is located in open woodland. A more heavily forested area and an open area, part of which is used for parking, is adjacent to the pavilion area.
Recreation:
Forested land is available for hiking and exploration and an open area is available for group activities.
Facilities:
Rental facilities include an open pavilion with fireplace and four large picnic tables. The pavilion is attached to a building that contains two accessible restrooms and a "kitchen" area with stainless steel sink, microwave and refrigerator. A large outdoor charcoal grill and five folding tables and 80 folding chairs are also available with the rental. The pavilion is located about .5 miles on a gravel road, closed to the public.
Nearby Attractions:
Katy Branch is located about half-way between the towns of Greeneville and Erwin. Though it is not located on the Nolichucky River, the river is only about .5 miles away.
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Electric Hookups
Firewood
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Cell Service
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
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Longarm Trail
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Sill Branch South Trail
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Long Arm Branch Trail
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Pine Ridge Falls Trail
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Hunt context
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During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the North Carolina hunting page
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