Recreational Opportunities

Information about public access in the Oostanaula Watershed

Parks, greenways, natural areas, and farmland provide access to activities that promote active and healthy lifestyles for residents and visitors of all ages. These environments allow safe opportunities to walk, fish, and enjoy nature's beauty for many years to come.

The Southern Appalachian Mountains and East Tennessee in particular offer a wide variety of fishing opportunities throughout the year.Anglers interested in boat fishing for bass, stripers and other warm-water fish will find excellent fishing in the many local waterways.

Locally....

Oostanaula Creek flows through McMinn County and the municipality of Athens. The City Parks and Recreation Department hosts several outdoor events for audiences of all ages.

Nearby...

The Hiwasee River flows from the Southern Appalachian Mountains through the Cherokee National Forest which has many diverse outdoor recreational opportunities from wild whitewater to easy relaxing.

The Forest Service has put together a fact sheet of all the local outdoor recreational possibilities for the Hiwasee area, viewed here as a pdf.