Oconaluftee River
One of the better trout streams in the park.
Plan Around Oconaluftee River
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Oconaluftee River Details
Oconaluftee River is one of the better trout streams in the park. The stream is generally considered to be medium sized upstream from Bradley Fork, and then turns large after the fork. It is most often accessed from the Smokemont Campground, however just about all of it can be accessed along Route #441 - the main road through the park. It is mainly populated with Brown and Rainbow trout.
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Nearby Parks Around Oconaluftee River
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Oconaluftee River
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0.1 mi away
Smokemont Campground
Smokemont Campground offers a classic camping experience nestled deep within the verdant embrace of Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
0.1 mi away
Smokemont Campground
One of the larger places to overnight in the park.
0.4 mi away
Smokemont Riding Stables
Offers guided horseback rides and carriage or wagon rides.
0.4 mi away
Oconaluftee Baptist Church
It was built in 1912 and added to the National Register in 1976.
