Watauga

Hikers, photographers and other lovers of the great outdoors will find the small town of Watauga, Tennessee a great place to explore the northwestern reaches of the state, close to its border with North Carolina. Set amid the mountain scenery, hiking and biking trails, and diverse wildlife of the Cherokee National Forest, the town is also located near to Watauga Lake, considered one of the prettiest spots in the Tennessee watershed and a prime location for kayaking, fishing, and boating. History buffs will also find the area of interest due to its proximity to Sycamore Shoals State Historic Area which has a reconstructed fort on a site that was critical to the formation of the state of Tennessee. After exploring the undisturbed backwoods and epic scenery of the Blue Ridge, glampers then have the option to combine rugged nature with urban sophistication in nearby Knoxville.