Houston Valley

Summary

Houston Valley Recreation Area is located in a hardwood forest with spectacular fall colors. It offers 8 picnic sites, 2 group picnic areas, a pavilion, and a green-space restroom. Nearby attractions include a renovated Fire Tower, Burnette Gap Trailhead, Bubbling Springs Rifle Range, and a .2 mile trail at Allen Branch Pond.

Overview

Houston Valley Recreation Area (elevation 1,800 feet) is centrally located to both Paint Creek and Weaver Bend. It is located directly off Tennessee (TN) Scenic Highway 107.

Recreation

Equestrian trails and hiking trails are located close to the recreation area. An open grass area is available for games.

Facilities

Houston Valley Recreation Area has eight picnic sites and two group picnic areas in addition to the pavilion. A green-space restroom and trash cans are located a short distance from the pavilion. The pavilion itself contains three large picnic tables and is located adjacent to two single tables with grills.

Natural Features

The recreation area is nestled along the edge of a hardwood forest. Fall colors are spectacular along this stretch of TN Scenic Highway 107.

Nearby Attractions

Meadow Creek, a Fire Tower that has recently been renovated as a lookout platform, is a short drive or hike away. Burnette Gap Trailhead is a short distance away. Bubbling Springs Rifle Range is located off TN Scenic Highway 107. Another scenic drive along Brush Creek Road (#209) leads to Weaver Bend and Allen Branch Pond. An accessible .2 mile trail rings Allen Branch Pond and Weaver Bend Road (#209C) parallels the French Broad River.