What are the hours at Obed Wild & Scenic River?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (The park is open every day.)

Does Obed Wild & Scenic River require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Obed Wild & Scenic River. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Obed Wild & Scenic River open right now?

Q: Is Obed Wild & Scenic River open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Obed Wild & Scenic River is partially closed. Lilly Bluff Overlook Decking Replacement

Wild & Scenic River · TN

Partially closed

Obed Wild & Scenic River is partially closed.

Why this statusLilly Bluff Overlook Decking Replacement

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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The Obed Wild and Scenic River looks much the same today as it did when the first white settlers strolled its banks in the late 1700s.

Type: Wild & Scenic River
State: TN
Nearest town: Wartburg

About Obed Wild & Scenic River

The Obed Wild and Scenic River looks much the same today as it did when the first white settlers strolled its banks in the late 1700s. While meagerly populated due to poor farming soil, the river was a hospitable fishing and hunting area for trappers and pioneers. Today, the Obed stretches along the Cumberland Plateau and offers visitors a variety of outdoor recreational opportunities.

Visitor info

Address208 N. Maiden Street, Wartburg, TN 37887

Phone(423) 346-6294

Websitewww.nps.gov/obed/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

The park is open every day.

Getting thereThe Obed Wild & Scenic River Visitor Center is located at 208 North Maiden Street in downtown Wartburg, Tennessee. Please use the link for more information.

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How we read this status

We derive Obed Wild & Scenic River's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Lilly Bluff Overlook Decking Replacement Full method: how we check park status.