Katy Branch

Summary

Katy Branch is a private pavilion located in the beautiful Tennessee woodlands of the Cherokee National Forest. It provides an area for hiking and exploration, rental facilities with accessible restrooms and a kitchen area, as well as a large charcoal grill and 80 folding chairs. It's also conveniently located between the towns of Greeneville and Erwin, and within a half mile of the Nolichucky River.

Overview

Katy Branch, a former Youth Conservation Corp Camp, is a private outdoor pavilion surrounded by beautiful Tennessee woodlands in the Cherokee National Forest.

Recreation

Forested land is available for hiking and exploration and an open area is available for group activities.

Facilities

Rental facilities include an open pavilion with fireplace and three large picnic tables. The pavilion is attached to a building that contains two accessible restrooms and a "kitchen" area with stainless steel sink, microwave and refrigerator. A large outdoor charcoal grill and five folding tables and 80 folding chairs are also available with the rental. The pavilion is located about .5 miles on a gravel road, closed to the public.

Natural Features

Katy Branch is located in open woodland. A more heavily forested area and an open area, part of which is used for parking, is adjacent to the pavilion area.

Nearby Attractions

Katy Branch is located about half-way between the towns of Greeneville and Erwin. Though it is not located on the Nolichucky River, the river is only about .5 miles away.