70 Right - Powell River Preserve
Steps down to Powell River
at Powell River Preserve Access Site
River Mile: 70 Right
Ownership: Public, TWRA & TDEC managed
Latitude & Longitude: 36.55181, -83.59200
Parking: Plenty of parking
Quality of Road Access:
Narrow, but decent, paved road (go slow, watch on turns)
Trailer Turnaround: Plenty of room
Quality of River Access: New (in 2016) constructed steps all the way to river
Amenities: None
Overnight Camping: No
Bathrooms: No
Potable Water: No
Electricity: No
Comment: This site was purchased and developed with funding from the Tennessee Dept of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency (TWRA), and The Nature Conservancy.
Driving Directions: From Highway 25E between Tazewell and Harrogate, take Powell River Road for about 5 miles, watch for safety railing and gate on right. Enter through gate to park.
Parking Area at Powell River Preserve
Nearest Upstream Public Access:
79R Riverside Baptist Church - 9 miles upstream (Closed on Sundays)
Nearest Downstream Public Access: 65R 25E Bridge, 5 miles downstream