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HOUSTON VALLEY

federal · Greeneville, TN

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  • fuel station8.1 mi

US Forest Service · Data Source: Recreation.gov

About

Overview Houston Valley Recreation Area (elevation 1,800 feet) is centrally located to both Paint Creek and Weaver Bend. It is located directly off Tennessee (TN) Scenic Highway 107. Recreation Equestrian trails and hiking trails are located close to the recreation area. An open grass area is available for games. Facilities Houston Valley Recreation Area has eight picnic sites and two group picnic areas in addition to the pavilion. A green-space restroom and trash cans are located a short distance from the pavilion. The pavilion itself contains three large picnic tables and is located adjacent to two single tables with grills. Natural Features The recreation area is nestled along the edge of a hardwood forest. Fall colors are spectacular along this stretch of TN Scenic Highway 107. Nearby Attractions Meadow Creek, a Fire Tower that has recently been renovated as a lookout platform, is a short drive or hike away. Burnette Gap Trailhead is a short distance away. Bubbling Springs Rifle Range is located off TN Scenic Highway 107. Another scenic drive along Brush Creek Road (#209) leads to Weaver Bend and Allen Branch Pond. An accessible .2 mile trail rings Allen Branch Pond and Weaver Bend Road (#209C) parallels the French Broad River. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (423) 638-4109.

Around this stay

Nearest surrounding services and recreation within ~25 mi — not on-site amenities.

  • fuel station

    Triangle

    8.1 mi
  • grocery

    Brock's Open Air Market

    13 mi
  • trailhead

    Burnett Gap Trailhead

    0.8 mi
  • attraction

    Lover's Leap

    8.6 mi
  • recreation site

    Houston Valley Day Use

    < 0.1 mi

No dump station found within ~25 mi. Plan dump access before you arrive.

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Last verified: 10/5/2026

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