Planning
on running the Obed, Clear Creek or Little Clear in the morning but dreading
the long drive before and after? Want to get an early start in the morning?
Coming in from out-of-town and do not want to drive to Oak Ridge, Harriman or
Knoxville everyday after boating or climbing? Need to find a paddling partner
or someone to run a shuttle at the last minute? Need some inside “beta” on the
area?
Solution:
plan on staying at Del and Marte Scruggs’ “Lilly Pad” campground. The Lilly Pad
is a primitive campground located just up the hill from the Lilly Bridge making
it convenient for boaters, climbers and hikers visiting the Obed. During the
week you may have the place to yourself while on weekends expect a unique mix
of folks that have an appreciation for the outdoors and particularly the Obed
Wild and Scenic River. You will find an almost eternal fire at the “perma-tarp”
to go along with the good company.
Amenities
are few: a porta-pottie and campsites.
Plan
on bringing: food, water and anything else you will need.
Additional
info: Please read the rules when you come in and obey them. Del and his family
live here. Please respect their privacy. The dogs bark but are harmless. The
charge for camping is $3/person per night and $2/dog per night. Yes, your dog
is welcome as long as it gets along with others.
How
to get there: Easy! Get to Wartburg and follow the signs to the Lilly Bridge.
The Lilly Pad is the last driveway on the right before the bridge. Have fun,
paddle/climb safe and see you there.