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Turley Hole Cliff Diving

Norris, Tennessee, United States

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Height TBDJump Height

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VERIFY WATER CONDITIONS, ACCESS, DEPTH, AND EXITS BEFORE ENTERING*

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Turley Hole is a reported cliff / freshwater jump spot in Norris, Tennessee, United States. Treat the water entry as unverified until access, depth, hazards, and exits are checked on site.

Sources point to changing lake or cove level, rope condition, submerged hazards, and the need to verify footing and exits before anyone treats the spot as usable. Treat this page as a planning guide and verify current conditions before visiting.

Overview

Jumping at Turley Hole: At a Glance

Turley Hole is described as a Norris-area cove swim hole where rope swings and rock entries create a local jump-and-swim scene.

Quick Answer

Turley Hole is a reported cliff / freshwater jump spot in Norris, Tennessee, United States. Treat the water entry as unverified until access, depth, hazards, and exits are checked on site.

Key Takeaway

Quick Answer

Turley Hole is a reported cliff / freshwater jump spot in Norris, Tennessee, United States. Treat the water entry as unverified until access, depth, hazards, and exits are checked on site.

Key Takeaway

Conditions and planning notes

Important Info for Cliff Diving at Turley Hole

Water Depth

Depth is not verified by iCliffDive. Inspect from the water and never assume a reported swim hole, river spot, or quarry is deep enough for jumping.

Access

Use the cove access only after checking TVA or local rules, current water level, and whether the rope and landing zone can be inspected from the water.

Approach

Approach details come from public source notes and should be checked against current trail, shoreline, parking, weather, and closure conditions.

Hazards

Primary hazards include variable depth, current or moving water, slick footing, submerged objects, crowding, limited exits, and posted restrictions.

Ledge Notes

Rock, bridge, bank, or platform takeoffs can be slick, crowded, managed, or restricted. Use only legal, stable, inspected takeoffs with a confirmed landing and exit.

Safety Notes

Sources point to changing lake or cove level, rope condition, submerged hazards, and the need to verify footing and exits before anyone treats the spot as usable.

Map location

Coordinates not available

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Turley Hole

Norris, Tennessee, United States

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Quick Facts

RegionTennessee

LocationNorris area

Nearest AddressSee map

CoordinatesNot available

DirectionsGoogle Maps

Jump TypeCliff

Water TypeFreshwater

Jump HeightHeight TBD

Water DepthVerify onsite

Ledge ApproachVerify onsite

Best SeasonVaries seasonally

Look Before You Jump

Check current rules and open dates

Verify water depth from the water, not the ledge

Confirm exits and swimming routes

Inspect water clarity and submerged hazards

Read posted signs and respect closures

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What to know about Cliff jumping at Turley Hole.

Turley Hole sits in Norris, Tennessee, United States and is described as a Tennessee cove swim hole with rope-swing use, rock entries, and warm-season jump traffic near Norris. The saved source trail is strong enough to map the location and the general use pattern, but the public copy should stay careful about what is known versus what still needs a same-day check. Conditions can change quickly at natural-water spots. Rain, drawdown, algae, crowding, debris, rope wear, moving water, and changing exits can make an older photo or video a poor guide for today's conditions. Before planning a jump, verify legal access, parking, current water level, landing depth, submerged hazards, footing, takeoff options, and a clean exit from the water. Walk away if depth, flow, visibility, rules, or exits cannot be checked directly.

FAQs

Common questions about Cliff Diving at Turley Hole.

Is Turley Hole safe for cliff jumping?+

No source can confirm current safety. Verify water depth, current, exits, rules, footing, and submerged hazards in person before entering.

What kind of spot is+

The saved source trail describes Turley Hole as a Tennessee cove swim hole with rope-swing use, rock entries, and warm-season jump traffic near Norris.

What should I check before visiting+

Check legal access, parking, weather, water level, landing depth, current, rock or bank footing, submerged hazards, rescue options, and exit routes before entering.