Obed in Fall
Photo: NPS Photo
About
The Obed Wild and Scenic River looks much the same today as it did when the first white settlers strolled its banks in the late 1700s. While meagerly populated due to poor farming soil, the river was a hospitable fishing and hunting area for trappers and pioneers. Today, the Obed stretches along the Cumberland Plateau and offers visitors a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities.
Activities
AstronomyStargazingCampingClimbingRock ClimbingFishingFreshwater FishingHikingHunting and GatheringPaddlingCanoe or Kayak CampingJunior Ranger ProgramWildlife WatchingBirdwatchingPark Film
Directions
The Obed Wild & Scenic River Visitor Center is located at 208 North Maiden Street in downtown Wartburg, Tennessee. Please use the link for more information.
Get directions →Weather
The weather along the Cumberland Plateau can be best described as unpredictable. Each season brings its own weather patterns. Summers are generally hot and humid, with high temperatures sometimes eclipsing 90 degrees. The low temperatures in winter often dip below freezing. Spring sees the most amount of precipitation, but rainfall can occur in various amounts throughout the year.
News
Aug 19, 2026
National Park Service and the University of Tennessee Announce New Partnership
The National Park Service (NPS) recently announced a new partnership with the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and three local NPS units to train the next generation of leaders in the fields of outdoor recreation and public land management.
Jul 7, 2026
Obed Wild and Scenic River and Frozen Head State Park partner to offer “Lunch and Learn” Program Summer Series
Wartburg, Tennessee: Obed Wild and Scenic River will be partnering with Morgan County School Food Services and Frozen Head State Park to offer a “Lunch and Learn” program series that will take place on Fridays starting July 3rd, through July 31st, 2026.
