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The Best Camping in Palmer

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Top camping spots in and near Palmer

  • Gruetli-Laager, Tennessee

    Collins Gulf Trail to Horsepound Falls and Collins River

    4.52 mi / 699 ft gain
    Collins Gulf Trail to Horsepound Falls and Collins River is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Gruetli-Laager, Tennessee.
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  • Gruetli-Laager, Tennessee

    Hike to Suter and Horsepound Falls

    4.0
    6 mi / 1794 ft gain
    Located in South Cumberland State Park in the Savage Gulf section, this is a somewhat difficult 5 mile out-and-back viewing two waterfalls, cascades, creeks, rock shelters, and high bluffs. 2 miles past Suter Falls you'll come to Horsepound Falls, a unique waterfall formation with overlooks and l...
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  • Palmer, Tennessee

    Hike the North Plateau-North Rim Loop at Savage Gulf

    4.0
    14.7 mi / 2483 ft gain
    From the Savage Ranger Station, take the Savage Day Loop for roughly 2.2 miles until you reach the junction. From there take the North Plateau trail and return on the North Rim trail. The elevation gain on this trail is rather gradual and and subtle, but it is a long trek that requires endurance ...
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  • Palmer, Tennessee

    Savage Gulf and South Cumberland Loop

    25.86 mi / 4111 ft gain
    Savage Gulf and South Cumberland Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Palmer, Tennessee.
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  • Beersheba Springs, Tennessee

    Hike to Stone Door and Alum Gap Campground

    6.8 mi / 825 ft gain
    This is a fun and easy overnight trip that is good for all ages. Start at the Stone Door Ranger Station which has plenty of parking and public restrooms as well. Follow the signs to the Stone Door Trailhead and in a short 0.8 miles you'll arrive at the edge of the gulf (canyon) and the first sign...
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  • Coalmont, Tennessee

    Savage Gulf Extended Loop

    41.04 mi / 7356 ft gain
    Savage Gulf Extended Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Beersheba Springs, Tennessee.
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  • Coalmont, Tennessee

    Stone Door Trail

    1.73 mi / 272 ft gain
    Stone Door Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Beersheba Springs, Tennessee.
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  • Coalmont, Tennessee

    Laurel, Greeter Falls, BCR and Stone Door Loop

    9.15 mi / 1726 ft gain
    Laurel, Greeter Falls, BCR and Stone Door Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Altamont, Tennessee.
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  • Tracy City, Tennessee

    Hike the Fiery Gizzard Trail

    5.0
    13.5 mi
    Start this journey from the Grundy Forest Trailhead, where you will quickly begin a decent along the Little Fiery Gizzard Creek. At the 0.7-mile split, be sure to turn left and cross the bridge to stay on the Fiery Gizzard Trail. For the next 0.8-mile journey, you'll encounter the gorgeous Black ...
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  • Tracy City, Tennessee

    Grundy Day and Fiery Gizzard Loop Trail

    2.93 mi / 276 ft gain
    Grundy Day and Fiery Gizzard Loop Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Tracy City, Tennessee.
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  • Sequatchie, Tennessee

    Foster Falls Loop

    4.6
    2.19 mi / 574 ft gain
    Foster Falls State Park is part of the South Cumberland State Park system. A short 45 minute drive from Chattanooga, Foster Falls boasts a stunning 60 foot waterfall that is worth visiting during any season of the year. The trailhead for this 2 mile hike starts from the Foster Falls parking lot a...
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  • Signal Mountain, Tennessee

    Flipper Bend Loop

    8.89 mi / 1040 ft gain
    Flipper Bend Loop is a loop trail that takes you by a river located near Signal Mountain, Tennessee.
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  • Signal Mountain, Tennessee

    Edwards Point Trail

    3.95 mi / 640 ft gain
    Edwards Point Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Signal Mountain, Tennessee.
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  • Signal Mountain, Tennessee

    Rainbow Lake to Bee Branch and Signal Point Trail

    4.67 mi / 633 ft gain
    Rainbow Lake to Bee Branch and Signal Point Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Signal Mountain, Tennessee.
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  • Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee

    Hike the Hogskin Upper and Lower Loop

    5.0
    1.4 mi
    After an easy 25 minute drive from Chattanooga you will reach North Chickamauga Gorge on Montlake Road in Soddy Daisy. Park any where in the gravel loop just make sure other cars can get through. From the Montlake Road Trailhead Kiosk the trail begins on an old mining road. Hogskin Upper Loop Tr...
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  • Pikeville, Tennessee

    Fall Creek Falls (Upper Loop)

    12.8 mi / 1086 ft gain
    Fall Creek Falls (Upper Loop) is a loop trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Pikeville, Tennessee.
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