There are variety of Site Acceses. Such as hike in and drive in.

Pavilion #1

The Laurels Picnic Area - Pavilion #1

Pavilion #2

The Laurels Picnic Area - Pavilion #2

The Laurels

The Laurels Pavilion

Honeycomb Creek

Bridge over Honeycomb Creek

Entrance Sign at The Laurels

The Laurels Picnic Area Pavilions

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>The Laurels Picnic Area Pavilions has closed  for the season.  The Laurels has been a popular area since the early days in East Tennessee.  It was a common evening stopover for farmers from North Carolina taking produce to markets in Johnson City.  The site is named for the native Rhododendron that thrives in the area, locally called "laurel."  The Civilian Conservation Corps helped construct the current facilities in the early 1930's.  Today, it is a popular day-use area, providing a nice shady place for family picnics and group gatherings.  </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
The Laurels has two pavilions, each with picnic tables and grills.  An old foot path meanders through the nearby woods.<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The Laurels includes two picnic pavilions, numerous tables, grills, a bear-proof dumpster, and connected by foot paths. There is a vault toilet on site. There is no potable water.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Honeycomb Creek flows through the picnic area and is enjoyed by kids of all ages on warm summer days.</p>

The Laurels Picnic Area Pavilions has closed  for the season.  The Laurels has been a popular area since the early days in East Tennessee.  It was a common evening stopover for farmers from North Carolina taking produce to markets in Johnson City.  The site is named for the native Rhododendron that thrives in the area, locally called "laurel."  The Civilian Conservation Corps helped construct the current facilities in the early 1930's.  Today, it is a popular day-use area, providing a nice shady place for family picnics and group gatherings.

THE LAURELS PICNIC AREA PAVILIONS - THE LAURELS PICNIC AREA - PAVILION #1

Great Facilities and Amenities

checkin time

checkout time

firepit

hike in distance to site

max num of vehicles

pets allowed

shade

site access

Permitted Equipment

Campsites

The Laurels Picnic Area - Pavilion #1

The Laurels Picnic Area - Pavilion #2