Visiting Ten Commandments
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Early morning and late afternoon are the best times to see animals.
- Keep your distance and do not feed wildlife.
Best time
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.
Places to visit near Ten Commandments
All places near McCaysville →Fields of the Wood
attraction · 1 km · Cherokee
Hiwassee Lake
lake · 11 km
Hiwassee Lake
lake · 16 km · Cherokee
Little Frog Mountain
viewpoint · 20 km
Harshaw Chapel
church · 25 km · Cherokee
Bald River Falls
waterfall · 27 km
How to reach Ten Commandments
Nearest towns with a guide: McCaysville (23 km) · Murphy (25 km) · Blue Ridge (37 km). Coordinates 35.12064, -84.24992. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Ten Commandments?
November to March for sightings; sanctuaries may close in peak monsoon. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the places to visit near Ten Commandments?
Nearby: Fields of the Wood (attraction, 0 km), Hiwassee Lake (lake, 11 km), Hiwassee Lake (lake, 16 km), Little Frog Mountain (viewpoint, 20 km), Harshaw Chapel (church, 25 km), Bald River Falls (waterfall, 27 km).