Day Trips by Car
Knoxville
Knoxville is about 40 miles, or a 1 hour car ride, away. Knoxville has many nice restaurants, museums, parks, the Knoxville Zoo, and is home to the Tennessee Vols (Neyland Stadium).
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The natural beauty of The Great Smoky Mountains is only about 80 miles (1.5 hour drive) a way from the Nomad. Spend a day hiking or sightseeing in this national gem.
Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg
These two popular tourist cities are about a two hour drive from Straight Creek Marina. Pigeon Forge is home to Dollywood and the Titanic Museum.
ATV Adventures
These ATV parks are located about 1.5 to 2 hours drive. ATV rentals and trails to ride.
Windrock Park: A large park with 73,000 acres of trails for ATVs, UTVs, dirt bikes, and 4x4s. It is considered the largest privately-owned riding area in the country and offers a full-service campground and general store.
Cub Mountain ATV Park: Features 50 miles of single-track trails and 50 miles of scenic ATV/SXS trails. It's a family-friendly option located near Triple C Ranch.
The Ridges at Royal Blue: This is a destination for ATV riders located near the Royal Blue area.