Swimming cave — Attraction in Maynardville

From my experience (live & learn) take a truck or jeep, 4 wheel drive, if you want to hike least as possible. There is a gravel path with plenty of potholes and bumps please watch carefully. A sedan won’t make it up the hill going towards the swimming cave. A VERY exercised hike. A hacksaw for the tree branches to get out of the way won’t hurt, Wear pants to protect yourself from whatever plants, ESPECIALLY in the summer/spring. The internet pops off and on throughout, but i would have a map for leaving the...

I visited the Swimming Cave yesterday and since Norris Lake is at summer pool height of 1020 feet above sea level, it’s under water for the summer. Late last September was not the case and I got some great video on my Instagram feed. The water is so clear the light filters all through the cave. But right now, all you’re going to see is a shear cliff face sticking out of the water as the entrance is several feet under the water’s surface. The photos are...

It's pretty neat for its size. There are a few formations and a geo cache. It is small, take a light. Depending on the lake level, you can swim in and then walk after a bit. The water needs to be down to 1016 or lower to see the entrance. If the lake is full at 1020, you can't...