Basin Cove Overlook

Enjoy a view under the shade of evergreen trees

NPS Photo

Quick Facts

Location:

Parkway Milepost 244

Significance:

Looks over Basin Cove Community, devastated in the 1916 flood.

Amenities

4 listed

Parking - Auto, Parking - Bus/RV, Scenic View/Photo Spot, Trailhead

This spot offers views down into the Basin Cove community, named after the cove was devastated by the 1916 flood; Caudill Cabin is a lone reminder of the community. The 12-car pull-through makes stopping easy.

From this site, one can access the MTS trail: the Mountains-to-Sea trail traverses North Carolina, from Clingmans Dome to Jockey’s Ridge. To learn more about the trail visit https://mountainstoseatrail.org 

Check the conditions of the area before you visit.