Tourism and Recreation

  • White water rafting
  • Mountain climbing
  • Mountain biking
  • Hiking
  • Horseback riding
  • Swimming
  • Fresh water fishing
  • Hunting

Frozen Head State Park & Natural Area

Frozen Head State Park is located about 7 miles east of Wartburg — the county seat of Morgan County. It is situated in the beautiful Cumberland Mountains of East Tennessee and contains 13,122 acres of relatively undisturbed forest. Read more >>

Obed Wild & Scenic River

The Obed River and its major tributaries, Clear Creek and Daddy’s Creek, form a nearly 100-mile system of rugged water that changes complexion with the seasons.
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Catoosa Wildlife Management Area

Catoosa Wildlife Management Area (CWMA) is a large game-management area located in Morgan and Cumberland Counties in Tennessee. It contains 82,000 acres of wild land administered by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.
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Lone Mountain State Forest

Lone Mountain State Forest is located a few miles south of Wartburg. The forest consists of 3,624 acres and is managed by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, Division of Forestry.
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Historic Rugby

Rugby is a historic community located in the northern most part of Morgan County. On the fringe of the Big South Fork National River & Recreation Area, Rugby was founded in 1880 by English author and social reformer, Thomas Hughes. Read more >>

The Cumberland Trail State Park

The Cumberland Trail State Park is Tennessee's 53rd state park and the only state park of its kind. A Scenic Hiking Trail cutting through 11 counties that, when finished, will be 300 miles long.
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