Okay just so there's no shock...just like Wind Rock, Royal Blue is a permitted area. The good thing is there only needs to be one person in the vehicle with a permit. Unlike Wind Rock where each individual has to have one. Okay, here's the bad...for out of state, a one day permit is $30.50. However, if you have a rider that happens to be in state, the cost is much cheaper...something like $12.50 but I'll have to check tomorrow to be certain. Also if the in state person happens to have a Tennessee hunting and fishing licenses, it's free as this covers the riding also.
Or you can chance it. I'm not saying we won't run into anyone from TWRA but I've never seen one on this side of the mountain. They usually stay on the East side where tons of ATV's ride. That and considering they ride in side-by-side's, which would very difficult to get to where we are going...;D
I can give directions to a local store that sells the permits...which happens to be close to Shoney's.
I'll do my best to answer any questions and if I don't know, I'll find out.
Anthony.