3K acres
Area
0
Nearby Trails
12
Activities
12
Campgrounds
About Gee Creek Wilderness
Gee Creek Wilderness is a 2,580-acre federally protected Wilderness Area in Tennessee, managed by the Forest Service. It offers backcountry hiking and backpacking in a primitive, non-motorized environment where solitude and self-reliance are central to the experience.
The wilderness follows strict federal protection rules: no roads, motors, or mechanized travel are permitted. Visitors must practice Leave No Trace principles and travel on foot. Access is typically seasonal and depends on trailhead conditions and weather; spring snowmelt and winter storms can make passage difficult. Check with the Forest Service for current access information and any restrictions before planning a trip.
Things to Do
Chilhowee Lake
water · Chilhowee Lake
Lakey Woods Knob
peak · Lakey Woods Knob
Campsite 1
camp_site · Campsite 1
Shingle Mountain
peak · Shingle Mountain
Rock Creek Knob
peak · Rock Creek Knob
Buchannan Mountain
peak · Buchannan Mountain
Calderwood Lake
water · Calderwood Lake
View to the dam
viewpoint · View to the dam