Chimneys Picnic Area
The most popular picnicking spot in the park.
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Chimneys Picnic Area Details
This picnic area on Newfound Gap Road, a former campground, has 89 sites and is open year-round. It is the most popular picnicking spot in the park. Some sites along the loop road overlook the Little Pigeon River, and some are handicapped-accessible. You may see bears here around sunset.
Difficulty
Low
Distance
N/A
Estimated time
Region
Newfound Gap Road
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