There is a mud parking area on Lakeview Drive underneath the 11E bridges with a cleared mud parking area with access to the the South Fork of the Holston River. There is a gradual drop to the water where kayaks, canoes, or SUPs can be placed in the water. To the east, the river is more narrow at the base of the bluffs. To the west there is a wide open area with forests at the edge of the water.
Please remember to bring your PFD and any other safety equipment.