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Camping and hunting permits go online

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Updated: Wed 5:34 PM, Jan 23, 2013

WARTBURG, Tenn. (WVLT) - Visitors to the Obed Wild and Scenic River can now get access to unlimited backcountry and wild hog permits online.

According to a news release, backcountry camping permits are required but free and can be found online. Also online, wild hog hunting permits which are $5.00 each and must be accompanied with a big game hunting license.

For those who want too, you can get permits in person at the Obed Wild and Scenic River visitor center which is open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Eastern time seven days a week.


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