Cherokee Lake

Cherokee Lake is 54 miles long with a shoreline of nearly 400 miles and a surface area at summer water level of 30,300 acres. It collects the rainfall from a 3,428-square- mile watershed. Nearby communities include Morristown, Jefferson City, and Rogersville, Tennessee. White bass, smallmouth and largemouth bass, crappie, walleye, and striped bass are the primary sport fish in Cherokee Lake.

Driving Directions

From Knoxville, go east on I-40 then north on I-81. Take exit 8 on I-81 and go north on Highway 25E 9 miles.

For Visitors...

The things to do at Cherokee Lake are boating, fishing, hiking, hunting, water sports, wildlife viewing and learning about the history. Visitors taking a southeast Kentucky vacation can find camping spots, RV spaces or lodging facilities here. There's a picnic area, a store to get groceries and eating places.

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