Cherokee National Forest
The Cherokee National Forest is a United States National Forest located in the U.S. states of Tennessee and North Carolina that was created on June 14, 1920. Its address puts it 10 mi southeast of Newport. It is managed by the United States Forest Service.
A national forest, 10 mi southeast of Newport
Newport is the nearest base
Newport is 10 miles northwest, with 19 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Sep and Oct
April, May, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 72–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia.
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This is the year’s weather near Cherokee National Forest.
Cherokee National Forest
The Cherokee National Forest is a United States National Forest located in the U.S. states of Tennessee and North Carolina that was created on June 14, 1920. The forest is maintained and managed by the United States Forest Service. It encompasses an estimated area of 655,598 acres (2,653.11 km2).
- Type
- National forest
- Area
- 1,024 square miles
- Run by
- United States Forest Service
- Wikipedia readers
- 11K a year
Nights near Cherokee National Forest
Nearest for a night are Gatlinburg (352) and Pigeon Forge (358).
Gatlinburg
The closest town with somewhere to stay.
3,715 people · 34% vacation homes
26 mi west of Cherokee National Forest
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Cherokee National Forest | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gatlinburg 34% vacation homes | 26 mi west | 40 min | 352 105 hotels · 11 motels · 14 inns & B&Bs · 216 lodges & cabins · 1 hostel · 4 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 3,715 | $332K | D |
| Pigeon Forge | 28 mi west | 45 min | 358 140 hotels · 8 motels · 10 inns & B&Bs · 171 lodges & cabins · 20 campgrounds · 9 RV parks | 6,598 | $292K | D− |
| Cosby | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 33 4 hotels · 1 motel · 17 lodges & cabins · 11 campgrounds | 779 | — | — |
| Pittman Center 20% vacation homes | 20 mi west | 30 min | 67 11 hotels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 52 lodges & cabins · 1 campground | 462 | $432K | — |
| Newport | 10 mi northwest | 15 min | 19 9 hotels · 5 motels · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 7,049 | $134K | D− |
| Maggie Valley 44% vacation homes | 24 mi south | 35 min | 85 20 hotels · 12 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 32 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 5 RV parks | 1,748 | $321K | — |
| Hot Springs | 13 mi east | 20 min | 19 5 inns & B&Bs · 9 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 3 campgrounds | 548 | $179K | — |
| Sevierville | 29 mi west | 45 min | 95 49 hotels · 4 motels · 4 inns & B&Bs · 28 lodges & cabins · 4 campgrounds · 6 RV parks | 19,010 | $290K | D |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Close to Cherokee National Forest
Other well-known places within 49 miles.
Big draw127 mi Theme parkDollywood3.4M visitors a year
Big draw227 mi National ParkGreat Smoky Mountains National Park11.5M visitors a year
Big draw45 mi MountainMount Mitchell
Big draw32 mi MountainKuwohi
Big draw49 mi Stadium & arenaNeyland Stadium323 mi Theme parkGhost Town in the Sky
426 mi MountainMount Le Conte
38 mi National forestPisgah National ForestPhoto credits
Dollywood: Brian Stansberry (photographer), CC BY 2.5 · Great Smoky Mountains National Park: Scott Basford, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Mount Mitchell: Unknown, Public domain · Kuwohi: C. Kenneth Dodd, Jr., Public domain · Neyland Stadium: Neomrbungle, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Mount Le Conte: No machine-readable author provided. Blinutne assumed (based on copyright claims, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Pisgah National Forest: Ken Thomas, Public domain
Questions about Cherokee National Forest
What town is Cherokee National Forest near?
Newport, TN, about 10 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Cherokee National Forest?
April, May, September and October, with highs of 72–83°.
What is the closest airport to Cherokee National Forest?
Asheville Regional (AVL), about 42 miles away. The nearest big hub is McGhee Tyson (TYS), about 52 miles.
Where should I stay near Cherokee National Forest?
Gatlinburg (26 mi, 352 places to stay), Pigeon Forge (28 mi, 358 places to stay) and Cosby (11 mi, 33 places to stay).
What locals in Newport say
Ask a question, or answer one, in Newport’s Town Square.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.