99 Right - Buchanan Ford
River Mile: 99 Right
Latitude & Longitude: 36.55857, -83.42390
Parking: About 3 vehicles
Quality of Road Access:
Yeary Road is a one lane “gravel” road as it nears Buchanan Ford.
Trailer Turnaround: Possible, but tight. At high water, road may be submerged.
Ownership: Public (street right-of-way at river)
NOTE: At high river flows, turnaround may not be possible without backing up a few hundred yards
Amenities: None
Overnight Camping: No
Bathrooms: No
Potable Water: No
Electricity: No
Groceries: No
Driving Directions: From Highway 25E in Tazewell, take Cedar Fork Road for 8.5 miles; continue straight onto Highway 63 for 2.8 miles; turn right on Yeary Road for 2.6 miles. Buchanan Ford Access is on your right as the road joins the river.
Buchanan Ford on Yeary Road
Looking Upstream
Yeary Road meets Powell River
Nearest Upstream Public Access:
103L Mulberry Creek - 4 miles upstream
Nearest Downstream Public Access:
95R Brooks Bridge, 4 miles downstream