THE LAURELS PICNIC AREA PAVILIONS

About

Overview The Laurels has been a popular area since the early days in East Tennessee. It was a common evening stopover for farmers from North Carolina taking produce to markets in Johnson City, TN. The site is named for the native Rhododendron that thrives in the area, locally called "laurel." The Civilian Conservation Corps helped construct the current facilities in the early 1930's. Today, it is a popular day-use area, providing a nice shady place for family picnics and group gatherings. Recreation The Laurels has two pavilions, each with picnic tables and grills. An old foot path meanders through the nearby woods. Facilities The Laurels includes two picnic pavilions, numerous tables, grills, a bear-proof dumpster, and connected by foot paths. There is a vault toilet on site. There is no potable water. Natural Features Honeycomb Creek flows through the picnic area and is enjoyed by kids of all ages on warm summer days. Contact Info This location is unstaffed. To speak with our main office for general information, please call: (423) 735-1500.

Around this stay

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

• fuel station

  BP

  3.1 mi

• propane

  Propane

  5.9 mi

• grocery

  Food City

  5.3 mi

• trailhead

  Hampton Watershed Trails

  5.7 mi

• attraction

  Viewpoint

  5.8 mi

• recreation site

  Laurels Picnic Area

  < 0.1 mi

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

Contact & access

• 4400 Unicoi Drive · Unicoi, TN 37692
• 423-735-1500