River Walk Trail
A trail along the river from Rawlings Stinson Park to Goose Creek Saltworks, following the Warrior's Path. The trail was first made by buffalo, then used by American Indians, followed by explorers Thomas Walker and Daniel Boone.
Red Bird River Shelter Petroglyphs aka “Indian Rock”
A stone featuring inscriptions in 8 ancient languages including the earliest know example of witten Cherokee language.
Wildlife Management Areas
Bell County is home to seven WMAs totaling over 100,000 acres of public hunting. These include Corrigan WMA, Shillalah Creek WMA, Asher Hunter Access Area, Kentucky Ridge State Forest WMA, Elk Forest WMA, Fortner Davis WMA, and Boone Forestlands WMA.…
Shillalah Creek
This stream is one of two streams in the state with wild brook trout. Steep in elevation and thick with mountain laurel and hemlock, it is a challenging yet beautifully regarding place to fly fish for brookies. This is blue-lining…
Kentucky Ridge State Forest
This 15,000-acre jewel is located in central Bell County between the cities of Pineville and Middlesboro with access on Hwy 190. It is bordered by Corrigan Wildlife Management area on its southern border. It is dually managed by the Kentucky…
Cumberland River
The Cumberland River runs along Hwy 119, then Hwy 25E in Pineville, and offers opportunities for both kayakers and canoers as well as anglers. Healthy populations of quality smallmouth bass exist, as well as largemouth and Kentucky bass, bluegill, walleye,…