Prentice Cooper

Only 15 minutes from downtown Chattanooga, Prentice Cooper State Forest and Wildlife Management Area overlooks the Tennessee River Gorge on a rugged outcrop of the Cumberland Plateau.

The section of Prentice Cooper west of Suck Creek holds approximately 100 miles of forest service roads and trails, open to equestrians, OHV’s, hikers, runners and mountain bikers.

The terrain varies, from rolling hills on top of the plateau to steep grades along the side of the ridge. Trail and road surfaces are a mix of dirt, gravel, or rocks and depending on the time of year, can include multiple stream crossings.

Camping is permitted at two designated campsites: Davis Pond and Hunter’s Check Station.  Campsites are primitive with pit toilets and campfire rings only.  Camping is first come, first serve.

Prentice Cooper is closed to all visitors except hunters on select dates in April for managed turkey hunts. Hunting licenses are available through Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.

Directions

Google Maps

Difficulty

Hiking

Running

Biking

Guides

Trail Map

Hours and Cost

Open Daily: Sunrise to Sunset

Cost: Free

Pet Friendly

Yes, on a leash

Contact

Prentice Cooper State Forest

3998 Game Reserve Rd.

Chattanooga, TN 37405

(423) 658-5551

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