Bear Pen Branch #65

Facilities & details

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Know before you go

Practical things to prepare for a trip to Bear Pen Branch #65.

• This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
• Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.

Location

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Nearby cities & towns

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• Sevierville, US · 44 km
• Maryville, US · 52 km
• Knoxville, US · 65 km
• Farragut, US · 73 km
• Morristown, US · 85 km

What’s nearby

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🏞️ Attractions

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Stiles Cemetery Access TrailheadTrails & trailheads0.6 km · ~7 min walkDirections ↗

Noland Creek TrailheadTrails & trailheads1.7 km · ~4 min driveDirections ↗

Lakeshore Trailhead EastsideTrails & trailheads2.8 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗

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Mine Mountain (1,028 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in Swain County, North Carolina, United States of America

2.8 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗

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Bear Creek FallsWaterfalls2.8 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗

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Upper Bear Creek FallsWaterfalls2.8 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗

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Buzzardroost Mountain (1,004 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in the United States of America

2.9 km · ~7 min driveDirections ↗

MacNeill ParkParks & play

The Bryson City Island Park is a small island located in Bryson City, North Carolina, United States. Located within the Tuckasegee River, at the mouth of historic Deep Creek, which flows from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

11.1 km · ~21 min driveDirections ↗

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Lonesome Pine OverlookAttractions12.1 km · ~31 min driveDirections ↗

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Deep Creek Picnic PavilionAttractions12.8 km · ~27 min driveDirections ↗

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Kelly Bennet Peak (1,338 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in North Carolina, United States of America

13 km · ~36 min driveDirections ↗

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David Monteith ParkParks & play16.1 km · ~28 min driveDirections ↗

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Flat Branch boat launchAttractions29.6 km · ~54 min driveDirections ↗

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Jonas Creek FallsWaterfalls70.3 km · ~101 min driveDirections ↗

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