The Obed Wild and Scenic River is located in Morgan and Cumberland Counties in East Tennessee on the Cumberland Plateau. The park includes parts of the Obed River, Clear Creek, Daddys Creek and the Emory River. Over 45 miles of creeks and rivers are included in the wild and scenic river area. These waterways have cut rugged gorges with bluffs as high as 500 feet above the whitewater in the streams. Outdoor recreation such as whitewater boating, rock climbing, hiking and fishing are popular seasonal activities in the Obed.
The visitor center is located in Wartburg, TN and is open daily, except on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve, and New Year's Day. Visitor Center hours of operation are 8:00 A.M. to 4:30 P.M.(Eastern Time )seven days a week
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