Newby Branch serves as the southern trailhead for the Cumberland Trail's Piney River Segment. Located at the end of Forest Camp Road, the trailhead features an unmaintained picnic area with a kiosk marking the trail start. The 8.5-mile trail to Shut-In Gap Road offers moderate hiking with elevation changes through scenic river gorge terrain. Authorized backcountry camping is available at the Rockhouse Branch Campsite (4.1 miles in) and requires advance registration by calling 423-566-2229 or online. Access: from US 27 at Spring City, take TN 68 northeast 1.2 miles, turn left onto Shut-In Gap Road for 1.1 miles, continue 5.2 miles to Forest Camp Road, then follow Forest Camp Road 0.2 miles to fork and bear right 0.3 miles to trailhead. All water must be treated; flash floods are a serious hazard along Piney River during heavy rainfall.
Overnight camping requires advance registration. Phone: 423-566-2229 or online form at friendsofthecumberlandtrail.org/camping/
Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park, Tennessee's 53rd state park established 1998, renamed 2002, managed by Tennessee State Parks under TDEC
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Newby Branch serves as the southern trailhead for the Cumberland Trail's Piney River Segment. Located at the end of Forest Camp Road, the trailhead features an unmaintained picnic area with a kiosk marking the trail start. The 8.5-mile trail to Shut-In Gap Road offers moderate hiking with elevation changes through scenic river gorge terrain. Authorized backcountry camping is available at the Rockhouse Branch Campsite (4.1 miles in) and requires advance registration by calling 423-566-2229 or online. Access: from US 27 at Spring City, take TN 68 northeast 1.2 miles, turn left onto Shut-In Gap Road for 1.1 miles, continue 5.2 miles to Forest Camp Road, then follow Forest Camp Road 0.2 miles to fork and bear right 0.3 miles to trailhead. All water must be treated; flash floods are a serious hazard along Piney River during heavy rainfall.
Overnight camping requires advance registration. Phone: 423-566-2229 or online form at friendsofthecumberlandtrail.org/camping/
Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park, Tennessee's 53rd state park established 1998, renamed 2002, managed by Tennessee State Parks under TDEC
CampgroundTour strives to provide accurate campground information but cannot guarantee its completeness or accuracy. Information is subject to change — please confirm details with the agency managing this facility before booking or making travel decisions. See our Terms of Use.