Here is a list of places we have been to that are within driving distance of Jackson and offer some pretty good trout fishing. All these places offer cabins and campgrounds. Calico Rock, Arkansas - among places to fish are the White River or below the dam at Norfork. Ozark Mountains are there for sight seeing or even hiking. Townsend, Tennesee - you can fish the Little River or other streams coming out of the Smokies. It is a small town without the crowds of Galtlinburg, but close enough to drive over there if you want to. We were in Brevard, North Carolina in September and had a great time. Fished the Davidson River there. A little yuppy for me but a great place for the wife to shop and sight see. Henderson is nearby for more shopping and Ashville is not too far away. We also Stayed in a cabin near Dillard Ge