CANEY CREEK VILLAGE
We have cabins for nightly rent at Caney Creek Village. Prices start at $29 per night (one person). Enjoy your stay in Tellico Plains on our 10 acres. We have a creek, pool, fishing pond, barn picnic area, and all of our cabins are comfortably equipped.

We offer efficiency cottages for two people or large 2 bedroom cottages with Jacuzzis. All cabins come equipped with heat and air, full baths, and satellite TV.
All major credit cards accepted. Please call for reservations at 800-251-9658 or visit our website at www.caneycreekvillage.com
 

THINGS TO SEE AND DO

This is a pretty country, but if you don't know about a pretty site, you might miss it, so here goes: everything listed is within a 50 to 60 mile radius of Tellico Plains.

BALD RIVER FALLS: Hwy 165 and forest service rd 210, 10 miles east of Tellico Plains, see this from your car, a 100 ft. waterfalls inside the national forest, no charge

STATE GAME & FISH HATCHERY: Pheasant Fields Rearing Station, Free admission, on same road as Bald River Falls (210) seven miles beyond the waterfalls, see wild trout as they're fed, open 7 days week, daylight hours, phone 253 2661

COKER CREEK COMMUNITY: A high mountain valley located five miles south of Tellico Plains, started by Brannon, Dalton, and Witt families in the early 1700's, also site of gold mining activities both now and in years past. Old gold fields can still be seen. There is a graveyard in the southern part of the community with 3 Revolutionary tombstones in it (Ironsburg cemetery). The community is actually made up of Smithville, Ironsburg, Eppersen, Sandy Lane, and Coker Creek with the creek for which it's named running the length of the community, Elevations start at 2,000 ft and go over 3,000 feet. Accessed by highway 68, which connects to Tellico Plains on the north and Copper Hill on the south.

CHEROKEE NATIONAL FOREST: Lush, green forests preserved by the United States Forest Service, the area consists of 145, 380 acres in Monroe County; the Tellico District has 123, 273 acres and adjoins the Nantahala Forest, no fee, 253 2520; the forest service operates a welcome center at the entrance to Tellico Plains on highway 165.

UNICOI MOUNTAIN: This is actually a range of mountains in Coker Creek, named for "big hill", in NC, the name is Unaka. Located on east side of highway 68.

TELLICO RIVER: Visible from highways 165 and 210, a winding, cold trout stream with its origination high in the Tellico mountains, it eventually empties into Tellico Lake. Popular with the kayaking and canoeing enthusiasts too.

NORTH RIVER: Accessed by forest service road connecting to highway 210, this river flows into Tellico River, popular with fisherman and campers.

OCOEE RIVER: Site of the 1996 Water Olympics, a white water stream known throughout the United States for its excellent kayaking facilities; a visitors' center is located on the Ocoee River, near Copper Hill, highway 64.

HIWASSEE RIVER: Located east of highway 411, accessed from Tellico area by county road 315, approximately 20 miles south of Tellico, this river is popular for fishing, kayaking, and canoeing. When you visit this area, be sure to visit Webb's Store, a site from yesteryear with it's old timey general store/post office combination.

TENNESSEE RIVER: Located north of Tellico Plains, where Tellico Lake adjoins the Tellico River, accessed by highway 411, visible from highway. Popular with swimming, boating, and fishing enthusiasts, this river eventually flows into the Mississippi River. It is also called the Big T.

CONASAUGA CREEK: Located southwest of Tellico Plains, and south of Etowah, crossed by highway 411. There is also a creek by this name crossed by highway 68, approximately 7 miles west of Tellico Plains.

BALD RIVER: Of all the rivers in this area, this river is probably the wildest river of all, located inside the Cherokee National Forest, accessed by forest service road at Green Cove Springs. Bald River Falls is fed by Bald River.

GREEN COVE: One of the highest communities in the eastern part of Tennessee, the community consists of a motel, campsites, and home sites, 17 miles east of Tellico Plains, accessed by forest service road 210; also site of State Wildlife feeding ponds.

BUCK BALD: Located in Coker Creek, accessed from highway 68 at the southernmost end of Monroe County, approximately 15 miles south of Tellico Plains, this forest service site allows one to see for miles in any direction of surrounding mountains, and three states: NC, TN, and Ga.
No fee, watch for signs.

COKER CREEK VILLAGE: Former Site of Autumn Gold Festival held every full 2nd weekend in October, this community is located in the center of Coker Creek community, has gift shop with authentic local crafts, cabins, and group activities. 10 miles south of Tellico Plains.

COKER CREEK FALLS: Located on southwest end of Monroe County, this is a cascading falls, harder to locate, turn west off of 68 just past Ironsburg Methodist Church, at cemetery, turn left, go approximately 1/2 mile, then make a right (west) and follow this road to the falls, about 1 mile; should be forest service markers

SPRINGS: On Cherohala Skyway, you will find two places where a pipe has been placed into a spring so water can be drunk. The first site is 22 miles east of Tellico on the left side of the Cherohala, just before you see the tall bridge on the skyway. The bridge is the tallest bridge in this area, being 1,000 ft. high, at an elevation of 4500 ft. It has a span of approximately 700 ft.

The second spring is 33 miles east of Tellico, on left side of road. This one is a little harder to find, but mileage should put you right at the spring. We advise using your own water container, the water is cold, coming right out of the mountainside.

CHEROHALA SKYWAY: No charge on this. A national scenic highway, covering approximately 53 miles from Tellico Plains to Robbinsville, NC. There are no businesses (gas stations, restaurants etc ) on this road, and in the wintertime, it would be best to check with the road department in either state for road conditions.. Highest elevation is over 5,000 ft; you will see wildlife, wild flowers, and magnificent vistas of the surrounding mountains. There are 3 public rest rooms located on the highway, several scenic spots to take pictures. Motorcyclists love the road, so watch for them. The highway is named after the Cherokee National Forest and Nantahala Forest. It connects to highway 143 at Robbinsville, which accesses highway 129 back to Maryville via Deals Gap or continue on 143 to Smoky Mt. Expressway (hwy 64) to Cherokee, NC.

UNICOI TRAIL: Also known as Ballplay Road, highway 360 is a historic route, state highway with many scenic sites, was the first toll road in the United States, traveled by early settlers from Ft. Loudoun at Vonore back to SC through Coker Creek. It connects to highway 68, which goes into Coker Creek; the actual toll collection site is on a forest service road, accessed in Coker Creek. At the Coker Creek post office, travel to your left on the forest service road. There is a historic marker at the site. No charge.

FT LOUDOUN: The fort is run by the state park system, has picnic areas, swimming areas on Tellico Lake; there is a museum at the park depicting early settlers way of life and dress. Oldest fort in Tennessee, also first English speaking occupants of a fort west of the Allegheny Mountains. Located on 360,one mile east of Vonore. Ph 884 6217

SEQUOYAH MUSEUM: Across highway 360 from Ft. Loudoun, the museum depicts history of the Native American, named after a Cherokee man who created the Cherokee alphabet.

WAR MONUMENT: Located in the town of Tellico Plains, this monument was erected by the American Legion local chapter in memory and honor of those who have served our country, during all the conflicts, from World War 1 to present. The names of those who served are inscribed with the dates they served. With the US flag flying above the monument, it is an impressive reminder of what freedom has cost our country.

ARTS AND GIFT SHOPS: A group of local artists, represented by several small shops located on or near the downtown town square of Tellico Plains.

L&N MUSEUM: Located in Etowah, 17 miles west, artifacts and items of interest from the time when Etowah was the central hub of L&N Railroad, also home to the Etowah Chamber of Commerce

LOST SEA: Located in Sweetwater, 23 miles north of Tellico Plains, on highway 68, features a large lake in an underground cave, boat rides, see gigantic fish in the lake, very cool, take a sweater and prepare to walk, fee.

FIELDS OF THE WOODS: Ten Commandments written in the side of a mountain, no fee, accessible by highway 68, to highway 294, turn east on 294, site will be on north side of 294, about 7 miles from highway 68. Has replica of the tomb where Christ was placed, largest cross in the country, placed on top of mountain with flags flying for every country which believes in Jesus Christ.

BARNER CREEK: Located in Coker Creek about 3 miles south of Coker Creek Village, on west side of highway 68, historical marker marks the site where the first Church of God was erected by Richard Spurling, who later moved the church to NC after a fire.

STARR MOUNTAIN: A mountain visible from highway 411 in Etowah, and from highway 310 and 39; In years past a hotel was located on top of the mountain, which gave refuge to tourists when yellow fever broke out in the cities. The hotel no longer exists, but foundation bricks can still be seen at the site. Legend has it that Belle Starr also lived on Starr Mountain. Legend also has it that Jesse James and the Dalton gang lived in that area in the summers, hiding in the woods. It's accessed by forest service road at Shoemaker's Lift Service off of Mecca Pike (310/39) Wintertime usage will have to have 4x drive; Bullet Creek Falls is located near this road, but not accessible by car.

WATTS BAR DAM, APPALACHIA, TELLICO, LOUDON DAMS: Created by TVA, most of these dams offer backwater fishing, boating. Dams themselves are interesting, some offer inspection tours.

INDIAN BOUNDARY CAMPGROUND AND LAKE: Popular with outdoor enthusiasts for camping, fishing, swimming, operated by forest service, fee; closed in wintertime.

ESTES KEFAUVER BIRTHPLACE: Madisonville was home of the late senator who ran for Vice President of the US, very popular, articulate senator..

DUCKTOWN MINING MUSEUM: Collection of historical items used in mining copper. Fee

COPPER HILL: Beautiful hills of Tennessee Mountains which were mined, not have been reclaimed with young growth of timber, covering the once barren hills, near Ocoee River, popular because of its restaurants and antique shops.

GREAT SMOKY MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK: Popular vacation spot in the TN/NC mountains, no fee, accessed by I 40 at Knoxville or highway 321 in Maryville to highway 441. Gatlinburg (shops) and Pigeon Forge (Dollywood, shops, rides) are on the west side of the Smokies with Cherokee Village on the east side. Gift shops, native Americans, and casino at Cherokee.