Obed Wild & Scenic River (U.S. National Park Service)

Obed Wild & Scenic River • Tennessee

Night sky with a mix of colors of purple, blue hues.

A female rock climbing on the face of a rock wall.

The Obed Wild and Scenic River looks much the same today as it did when the first white settlers strolled its banks in the late 1700s. While meagerly populated due to poor farming soil, the river was a hospitable fishing and hunting area for trappers and pioneers. Today, the Obed stretches along the Cumberland Plateau and offers visitors a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities.

Welcome to Obed Wild & Scenic River

The free-flowing Obed Wild & Scenic River and its 500-foot-deep gorges offer visitors unspoiled rugged terrain, exceptional waters, and outdoor adventure.

Duration:
2 minutes, 11 seconds