Only 0.3 miles from Hancock Recreation Center and located just miles from historic Kyles Ford, Tennessee. Sneedville is the heart of rural Appalachia, surrounded by local shops, historic farms, driving and hiking trails, as well as the recreation and beauty of the Clinch river.

Crossed canoes quilt pattern is found at River Place where you can rent canoes, kayaks, rafts and float tubes for your adventure down the Clinch River.

You can put in at River Place and take out at River Place Campground about five river miles downstream for a half day trip. For an all day adventure, put in upstream, take out at River Place for lunch at the Cafe and then take out at the Campground about five river miles downstream. Make a reservation for put in and/or take out services.

East Tennessee's best-kept secret and Hancock County's hidden treasure. Swimming hole, recreation area, pavilion, and a 3-stage waterfall at over 100-ft in height, are hidden away amongst the beautiful Appalachian mountains.

Plan for a sunny afternoon off the beaten path -- at the Elrod Falls Recreation area for a picnic, family reunion, church gathering, or other event. Out-of-towners, stay at River Place Cabins down the road in Kyles Ford, overlooking the Clinch River and ecologically crucial mussel shoals at Kyles Ford WMA.

Southern's is a working cattle farm. This family's barn is adorned by the Clinch Star to represent the rural community that supports their full-time working operation. If you're lucky, you might even see some ropin' and ridin' while you're there.

Enjoy the colors of the Capitol Star at Collingsworth/Rhea barn, rivaled only by the beauty of the fall East Tennessee colors along the Appalachian Quilt Trail.

Follow the Appalachian Quilt Trail to this remote area of East Tennessee, largely untouched and crowned by the Capitol Star on the Collingworth/Rhea barn.

An authentic Appalachian experience awaits you at River Place in historic Kyles Ford, TN. Visit the general store for locally handcrafted brooms, wooden utensils, pottery, wind chimes, jewelry, soaps and salves and much, much more. Be sure to pick up some genuine Pointer Brand overalls made right down the road in Bristol.

Sit on the deck overlooking the river with a home cooked meal or enjoy one of our famous hand patted hamburgers at River Place Cafe. On Wednesday enjoy a catfish dinner. Voted "Best Catfish" be sure to come early to get a seat. Rent a canoe, kayak, raft or float at River Place. Pick up your fishing, hunting, travel supplies. Learn about biodiversity at the Conservation Center. Come for the day or stay longer in the new "comfortable rustic" River Place Cabins. River Place on the Clinch is truly a unique experience for an intimate getaway, a family reunion or a working retreat.

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It's hard to blaze a trail down this winding country road the meanders along the Clinch river to the Horton's farm. But once you arrive, you're sure to bask in the beauty of the Blazing Star that adorns the family barn. There's plenty of natural beauty and outdoor activity along the way so make a day of it.