Facility Overview
Situated in East Tennessee along the rural corridor connecting Hawkins and Grainger counties, I-81 Parking at 1012 County Line Rd in Mooresburg, TN provides an open-air, wide-format vehicle parking and staging area. Positioned on an expansive parcel of land, this unpaved gravel and compacted surface lot offers seamless maneuverability for a wide variety of vehicles. The facility features no overhead structures or low-hanging clearance barriers, making it completely accessible for standard passenger vehicles, commercial pickup trucks, utility work vehicles, high-roof cargo vans, motorhomes, and boat or equipment trailers.
Prime Location & Nearby Attractions
While nestled in a tranquil East Tennessee setting, this parking facility sits within convenient driving distance of several regional outdoor destinations and key transit corridors:
- Cherokee Lake (Cherokee Reservoir): Located within a short 10 to 15-minute drive, offering boat launches, recreational fishing, and lakeside leisure.
- Mooresburg & Cherokee Park Areas: Direct access to local public recreation areas, picnic sites, and scenic waterfront views.
- Historic Rogersville: Positioned approximately 20 minutes northeast via US-11W, featuring historic downtown architecture, local eateries, and community services.
- Morristown Commercial Hub: Accessible via nearby regional state highways and US-11W/US-25E, providing shopping centers, restaurants, and medical facilities approximately 25 to 30 minutes away.
- Interstate 81 Corridor: Connects quickly to regional arterial highways leading toward Interstate 81, serving freight, cross-state travelers, and regional commuters traversing the Tri-Cities and Knoxville corridors.
Access, Navigation & Transit Connectivity
Drivers can reach 1012 County Line Rd via US-11W (Lee Highway), turning onto County Line Road. The lot features wide, direct driveway ingress and egress suited for vehicles requiring larger turning radiuses, including utility trucks and trailered vessels. Because the property is located in an open rural setting, drivers experience virtually no congested stop-and-go delays upon departure. While fixed-route municipal public transit does not service this rural stretch of Hawkins County, the site provides straightforward, unimpeded vehicular access to key regional thoroughfares connecting to Interstate 81 and Interstate 40.
Facility Amenities & Key Features
- Open-Air Surface Parking: Ample ground-level parking on a flat, unpaved gravel surface.
- No Height Restrictions: Completely unobstructed overhead space suitable for high-clearance rigs, oversized pickups, and trailered watercraft.
- Spacious Turning Radius: Generous property perimeter allowing easy three-point turns, vehicle turnaround, and trailer alignment.
- Convenient Regional Highway Access: Quick routing to US-11W and major connectors linking toward Interstate 81.
- Quiet Rural Surroundings: Low-traffic local roads ensuring calm, uncomplicated entry and departure day or night.
Ideal For
- Boaters & Anglers: Drivers towing watercraft and boat trailers headed to nearby ramps and docks on Cherokee Lake.
- Outdoor Enthusiasts & Campers: Campers and RV operators staging or parking near local campgrounds and lakeside recreation spots.
- Local Residents & Commuters: Nearby property owners or travelers seeking flexible, open space for vehicle staging and carpooling.
- Contractors & Work Crews: Utility trades, service trucks, and equipment haulers operating on projects across Hawkins and Grainger counties.
Visitor & Driver Tips
County Line Road is a secondary two-lane rural road; motorists driving after dusk should stay vigilant for local wildlife crossing and dim road lighting. Verify your GPS coordinates (36.319658, -83.272920) before arriving to ensure accurate navigation along the county line. Ensure vehicles, trailers, and stored equipment are securely locked, with any high-value tools or personal items kept out of sight. During rainy periods, exercise standard care when maneuvering heavy vehicles across unpaved surfaces.
