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Indian Mountain State Park

[Fig. 11] This 200-acre parcel of land containing abandoned strip mine pits was originally acquired in the late 1960s by the city of Jellico using federal funds. Additional grants permitted a reclamation project to occur, and the area was converted into a recreation park containing two small lakes. The entire park is within the city limits of Jellico.

• Directions: Take Exit 160 off I-75 North and follow signs to the park.
• Activities: Camping, fishing, paddle boating, walking trails, and swimming.
• Facilities: Campsites, boat-launching ramp, seasonal boat rentals, walking trails.
• Dates: Open year-round.
• Fees: There is a charge for camping, paddle boat rental, and swimming.
• Closest town: Jellico.
• For more information: Indian Mountain State Park, Indian Mountain Road, Jellico, TN 37762. Phone (423) 784-7958.

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Published (print): 1999, Published (Web): January 2003, ISBN: 1-56352-475-9

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