Panther Creek State Park is a
state park in
Morristown,
Tennessee
Tennessee ( , ), officially the State of Tennessee, is a landlocked state in the Southeastern region of the United States. Tennessee is the 36th-largest by area and the 15th-most populous of the 50 states. It is bordered by Kentucky to th ...
, United States. It is located prominently on the shore of
Cherokee Lake, an impoundment of the
Holston River
The Holston River is a river that flows from Kingsport, Tennessee, to Knoxville, Tennessee. Along with its three major forks (North Fork, Middle Fork and South Fork), it comprises a major river system that drains much of northeastern Tennessee, ...
. The western terminus of
Tennessee State Route 342 is located inside the park. The route connects the park to
U.S. Route 11E (also known as Andrew Johnson Highway). The park has an area of approximately .
Amenities
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Panther Creek State Park offers access to an on-site playground and a variety of recreational activities. These activities include paddling (kayaking, canoeing, and paddleboarding), disc golf, hiking, boating, biking, fishing, birding, horseback riding, and access to the pool and tennis courts.
Hiking
There are over of
hiking trails
A trail, also known as a path or track, is an unpaved lane or small road usually passing through a natural area. In the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, a path or footpath is the preferred term for a pedestrian or hiking trail. Th ...
in the park. Each trail is ranked as easy, moderate, or difficult.
Camping
Panther Creek has 50 campsites spread all over the park. All campsites have access to water, electricity, and have picnic tables and fire rings. Eight of the campsites have access to sewer.
There are two bathhouses with hot showers and restrooms, a year-round laundromat, a dump station, and trading post.
References
External links
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Map of Panther Creek State Park
State parks of Tennessee
Protected areas of Hamblen County, Tennessee
Morristown, Tennessee
Tourist attractions in Hamblen County, Tennessee
Hamblen County, Tennessee
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