Brochure - Tennessee State Parks

Front Cover - photo of Long Hunter State Park submitted by Kim O'Dell
Rocky Fork
Friends are concerned citizens who have
banded together to assist in protecting,
preserving and promoting the beauty and
the splendor of their favorite state park.
These groups give selflessly of their time,
talents and energy to help ensure their
park's integrity is intact for future
generations to enjoy. To find out more
about a group or how to get involved with
one, visit www.tnstateparks/friends.
Also, many parks have Friends Groups.
Seven Islands
of cabins, campsites and six state park
inns offering a variety of comfortable
accommodations for overnight stays,
weekend outings or extended family
vacations. Reservations may be made
up to 12 months in advance by calling a
specific park or can be made online at
www.tnstateparks.com.
Tennessee State Parks have hundreds
Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
State Natural Areas were established in
1971 by the passage of the Natural Areas
Preservation Act with the purpose of
protecting specific sites of ecological
importance.
Tennessee’s State Parks
46 Roan Mountain
33 Natchez Trace
45 Reelfoot Lake
32 Mousetail Landing
44 Red Clay
31 Montgomery Bell
43 Radnor Lake
30 Meeman-Shelby Forest
42 Port Royal
29 Long Hunter
16 David Crockett
41 Pinson Mounds
28 Johnsonville
15 Davy Crockett Birthplace
2 Big Cypress Tree
40 Pickwick Landing
27 Indian Mountain
14 Cummins Falls
1 Bicentennial Capitol Mall
25 Henry Horton
24 Harrison Bay
11 Cove Lake
23 Harpeth River
10 Cordell Hull Birthplace
22 Frozen Head
9 Chickasaw
21 Fort Pillow
8 Cedars of Lebanon
20 Fort Loudoun
7 Burgess Falls
19 Fall Creek Falls
6 Booker T. Washington
18 Edgar Evins
5 Bledsoe Creek
17 Dunbar Cave
4 Big Ridge
3 Big Hill Pond
Cumberland Trail
removal to helping in the visitor centers or
at special events. For more information,
visit www.tnstateparks/volunteer.
"Saluting Our Two Newest State Parks"
Call 615-532-0001 or Toll Free 1-888-867-2757
William R. Snodgrass TN Tower
312 Rosa L. Parks Avenue, 2nd Floor
Nashville, Tennessee 37243-0446
www.tnstateparks.com
For the younger
12 Cumberland Mountain
13 Justin P. Wilson
52 Standing Stone
39 Pickett
51 South Cumberland
38 Paris Landing
50 Seven Islands
37 Panther Creek
49 Sergeant Alvin C. York
36 Old Stone Fort
48 Rocky Fork
35 Norris Dam
53 Sycamore
Shoals
54 T. O. Fuller
55 Tims Ford
56 Warriors’ Path
Natural areas represent some of
Tennessee's best examples of intact
ecosystems providing opportunities for
scientific study and research as well as
for passive recreation such as hiking
and nature observation. While some
recreation is allowed, camping and
visitor activities are limited so as not to
disturb the delicate ecosystems that are
being protected.
There are 85 State Natural Areas in
Tennessee. Twelve state parks are either
State Natural Areas or have a State
Natural Area within their boundaries:
Big Cypress Tree
Burgess Falls
Cumberland Mountain
Dunbar Cave
Fall Creek Falls
Frozen Head
Meeman-Shelby Forest
Montgomery Bell
Pickett
Radnor Lake
Rock Island
South Cumberland
34 Nathan Bedford Forrest 47 Rock Island
26 Hiwassee and Ocoee Rivers
Thanks to Our Proud
Sponsor
“Pocket Ranger”
Mobile App
The Tennessee State Parks
Pocket Ranger app is
available on Apple or
Google Play.
These one-of-a-kind tours focus on
the beauty and history of some of our
acclaimed natural landmarks and
include educational seminars and
interpretive programs unique to each
location. Also included are meals,
lodging and transportation to our
various destinations. Check our
webpage for dates, prices, locations
and other details.
Vacation Packages
Join State Park hosts, naturalists and
interpretative specialists as they take
you on a three day, two night
exploration of some of the best
examples of Tennessee’s majestic
waterfalls, spring wildflowers and
canoe trips.
adventurers
(6–14 years old),
our Junior Ranger
program is a great
way for kids to have
fun while learning
about Tennessee’s
environment and
diverse habitats. Many
Tennessee State Parks
offer a Junior Ranger Camp for children
to attend, but all children have the
opportunity to become a Junior Ranger.
For more information, visit
www.tnjuniorranger.com.
Park volunteers are
one reason our
parks are popular
destinations all year
long. Individuals,
families, businesses
and civic groups can
assist for a few
hours or commit to
a longer term of
service.
Opportunities range
from trail work and
invasive plant
Tennessee State
For more information visit:
www.tn.gov/environment/natural-areas/
1 600 James Robertson Parkway, Nashville, TN 37243
615-741-5280
Located in downtown Nashville on the northern side of the
Tennessee State Capitol, this 11-acre park is designed to
complement the Tennessee Capitol Building to give visitors a taste
of Tennessee’s history and natural wonder, and to serve as a
lasting monument to Tennessee’s Bicentennial celebration. From
the State Capitol grounds visitors can enjoy the view from the
overlook of the entire Bicentennial Mall. Across James Robertson
Parkway, a 200-foot granite map of Tennessee in the concrete
plaza shows details of the state’s 95 counties and other unique
characteristics of Tennessee. Other
features of the park are: the Walk
of Counties with time capsules
from each of Tennessee’s counties,
the Path of Volunteers and the
Walk of Tennessee’s History
featuring beautiful limestone
columns marking the state’s history in 10-year increments, a visitor’s
center, 2,000-seat amphitheatre,
and a 95-bell carillon representing
the 95 counties of Tennessee that
plays songs of Tennessee on the
hour. Programs may be booked
upon request.
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Big Cypress Tree State Park
295 Big Cypress Road, Greenfield, TN 38230 • 731-235-2700
Visitors to the 329-acre Big Cypress Tree State Park will find a 1,142
foot long boardwalk that provides the visitor with easy access into the
park's seasonally flooded hardwood bottomland forest. The boardwalk
is handicapped accessible. The largest picnic area can accommodate
up to 35 people and is equipped with grills, water and electricity. The
park also offers a playground and tree identification trail.
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Big Hill Pond State Park
1435 John Howell Rd., Pocahontas, TN 38061 • 731-645-7967
On State Hwy. 57, located on the junction of
the Tuscumbia and Hatchie State Scenic
River, the 4,138-acre park provides the
visitor with opportunities to understand and
interact with nature. Campsites,backpacking
trails, picnic sites, horse trails and a visitor’s
center are located within the area. The park
includes Big Hill Pond, acypress-lined pond
created during the 1853 levy construction
for the MemphisCharleston Railroad; Travis
McNatt Lake, excellent for fishing; a
boardwalk trail with a 70 ft. observation
tower that affords the visitor a scenic view of the surrounding area.
The staff provides interpretive and educational activities. To the west
of the park lies the site of the Civil War Battle of Davis Bridge.
Big Ridge State Park
4 1015 Big Ridge Park Road, Maynardville, TN 37807
865-992-5523 • 800-471-5305
The park was developed by
TVA and the Civilian
Conservation Corps as a
demonstration park in the
1930s. This rugged, heavily
wooded park includes 3,631
acres overlooking Norris
Reservoir. Facilities include a
visitor’s center with cabins, a
group camp and individual
campsites. Its placid lake offers a beach for swimming, fishing, boating,
picnicking and hiking trails. Play areas are also available.
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Bledsoe Creek State Park
400 Zieglers Fort Road, Gallatin, TN 37066 • 615-452-3706
This 169-acre park is situated on the Bledsoe Creek embayment of the
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Old Hickory Reservoir near the old 1780s
settlement of Cairo in Sumner County. The park provides campsites with
tables, grills and electrical hook-ups. Restrooms with showers and
lavatories are conveniently located. Old Hickory Lake provides good
boating, skiing and fishing. Other recreational activities include two
boat-launching ramps and six miles of hiking trails. The historic sites of
Wynnewood, Cragfont, Rock Castle and Fort Bledsoe are nearby.
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Booker T. Washington State Park
5801 Champion Road, Chattanooga, TN 37416 • 423-894-4955
The park was named for the famous educator Booker Taliaferro
Washington. This 353-acre park on the shores of TVA's Chickamauga
Reservoir provides a beautiful setting for boating and fishing
enthusiasts. Facilities include a swimming pool, picnic areas and
group camp. The year-round group lodge, equipped with complete
kitchen facilities, accommodates 42 people. There are also a boatlaunching ramp, spacious fields and nature trails for hiking.
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Burgess Falls State Park
4000 Burgess Falls Drive Sparta, TN 38583 • 931-432-5312
Located on the Falling Water River, the park is noted for its natural
beauty and four waterfalls of which the last of these falls is the
most spectacular, plunging more than 130 feet into the gorge.
A large covered pavilion equipped with grills and tables can be
reserved for large groups and has a scenic view of the river.
Additional picnic tables are conveniently located to restrooms and
a playground is nearby.
Cedars of Lebanon State Park
8 328 Cedar Forest Road,
Lebanon, TN 37090
615 443-2769 • 800-713-5180
Cedar of Lebanon, located in Wilson
County, is named for the Eastern Red
Cedar trees found throughout the area.
There are 19 rare and endangered species
of plants that grow profusely here and
nowhere else in the world. Eight miles of
hiking trails lead hikers through the cedar
forests and glades. Picnicking is popular
and there are 11 picnic shelters located throughout the park. The
park offers nine cabins and 117 campsites for rent. Cedars is known
for its equestrian access with 2.5 miles of guided trail rides. There
are 117 campsites and an additional 30 tent and pop-up campsites.
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Chickasaw State Park
20 Cabin Lane, Henderson, TN 38340 • 800-458-1752
This 1,437-acre park was once part of a vast area belonging to the
Chickasaw Nation prior to the Jackson Purchase of 1818. Numerous
miles of fire roads and trails wind through these scenic timberlands.
The park features 13 cabins nestled among the tall pines of Lake
Placid, a spacious group lodge, a group camp, and the Sagamore
Assembly Hall all available for rent. In addition, the park offers three
campgrounds, picnic shelters, swimming, fishing and boating.
Cordell Hull Birthplace State Historic Park
10 1300 Cordell Hull Memorial Drive, Byrdstown, TN 38549
931-864-3247
Cordell Hull served as Secretary of State from 1933 until 1944.
In 1945, he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for his role in
establishing the United Nations and was dubbed "Father of the
United Nations" by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Cordell Hull
Birthplace rests on 54 acres of land on the Cumberland Plateau and
consists of a replica of Hull's log cabin birthplace and an exhibition
building housing documents and artifacts. The collection includes a
replica of his Nobel Peace Prize medal, correspondence and other
personal effects.
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11 Cove Lake State Park
110 Cove Lake Lane, Caryville, TN 37714 • 423-566-9701
Cove Lake's 617 acres are situated in a beautiful mountain valley setting on the eastern
edge of the Cumberland Pateau. Scenic nature trails lead through a diversity of
wetlands and woodlands offering wildlife viewing for the nature enthusiast. A paved
walking/biking trail provides easy access to all park facilities.
220 Park Road, Caryville, TN 37714 • 423-566-2229
For Maps and Information: www.cumberlandtrail.org
The Cumberland Trail, a Tennessee State Scenic hiking trail, became Tennessee's 53rd
state park in 1998. The hiking and backpacking trail is also Tennessee's first linear park,
following a line of Tennessee's high ridges and deep gorges lying along or near the
rugged eastern escarpment of Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau - it is the only state
park of its kind. The hiking trail will extend 282 miles from Cumberland Gap, on the
Tennessee, Virginia and Kentucky border, to the Grand Canyon of the Tennessee, the
Tennessee River gorge, on the Tennessee, Alabama, and Georgia border. Several hiking
trail segments, totaling more than 176 miles, are now complete and ready to hike.
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Cummins Falls State Park
390 Cummins Fall Lane, Cookeville, TN 38501 • 931-261-3471
This park is located nine miles north of Cookeville
near where Putnam and Jackson counties meet. It
has the eighth largest waterfall in Tennessee in
water volume, and in 2010, was named one of the
top 10 best swimming holes in the United States in
Travel and Leisure magazine. The river is too
shallow for boating; however fishing is permitted
except below the waterfall. The falls are a product
of the Blackburn Fork State Scenic River and the
forest that borders the river includes oak, beech,
sycamore and hemlock. Wildlife includes turkey, quail, eagles and other birds; fox,
mink, damselflies and dragonflies.
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Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park
1245 Davy Crockett Park Road, Limestone, TN 37681
423-257-2167
This 105-acre historic park just upstream from the falls of the scenic
Nolichucky River is maintained as a memorial to Davy Crockett. Born
here August 17, 1786, he moved west with the frontier and was
known for his hunting skills, tall tales and courageous volunteer
spirit. This area includes a limestone marker and replica cabin, as
well as visitor center exhibits. Nearby is the Cherokee National
Forest and his father's Crockett Tavern in Morristown.
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David Crockett State Park
1400 West Gaines, P.O. Box 398, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464
931-762-9408 • 877-804-2681
David Crockett moved his family to the head of Shoal Creek near Lawrenceburg in
September 1817. He was elected to the State Legislature in 1821 and established a
water-powered industrial complex with a powder mill, grist mill and distillery. The
following summer, floods washed it all away. The 1,030-acre park has a museum
staffed during the summer months, with exhibits depicting Crockett's life here and a
water-powered grist mill. The park offers cabins, camping, a restaurant, an Olympic
sized swimming pool and the 40-acre Lindsey Lake. The famous David Crockett Days,
sponsored by the Crockett Long Hunters, is celebrated the second weekend in August
every year with pre-1840 exhibitions and demonstrations.
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Dunbar Cave State Park
401 Old Dunbar Cave Road, Clarksville, TN 37043 • 931-648-5526
Dunbar Cave is one of the most prominent geological features of Clarksville. Excavations
reveal the eight-mile long cave was occupied by man for thousands of years. Prehistoric
cave art from approximately 1260 A.D. is found in the cave. In a roomy, natural
air-conditioned mouth of the cave, big band era concerts, square dances and radio shows
were once held. Its most famous owner was country music star Roy Acuff. The area is now
a natural area, with hiking trails, a small fishing lake and opportunities for nature study.
Interpretive education programs including hikes are scheduled throughout the year.
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Edgar Evins State Park
1630 Edgar Evins State Park Road, Silver Point, TN 38582
931-858-2446 • 800-250-8619
Located on the shores of Center Hill Lake, Edgar Evins provides many recreational
opportunities and accommodations in one of the most beautiful reservoirs in the state.
Wildlife is abundant and includes three different owl species, numerous hawks and
wintering bald eagles, as well as the rare Cerulean Warbler. The park’s forests include Tulip
Poplar, Oak, Hickory, Buckeye and Wild Cherry. An observation tower at the visitor center
offers spectacular views of Center Hill Lake and the surrounding hillsides. The park has a
large on site marina with a restaurant and gift shop, 69 campsites and 34 cabins.
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Fall Creek Falls State Park
2009 Village Camp Road, Pikeville, TN 37367
423-881-5298 • 800-250-8611
Fall Creek Falls is the largest park in the state park system
and offers some of the most spectacular scenery in Tennessee.
There are majestic cascades, deep chasms (or gulfs), virgin
timber and the striking Fall Creek Falls, which plunges 256 feet
into a shaded pool. More than half of the park is designated a
natural area wilderness. The Nature Center provides exhibits
on the geology, plants and animals of Fall Creek Falls. A
345-acre lake has yielded record size fish.
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Fort Loudoun State Historic Park
338 Fort Loudoun Road, Vonore, TN 37885 • 423-884-6217
This 853-acre site is the location of one of the earliest British fortifications on the
western frontier, built in 1756. Nearby were the principal towns of the Cherokee Nation
including Tenase, namesake of our state, and Tuskegee, birthplace of the genius
Sequoyah, commemorated by the Cherokee Nation's Museum. Today, the reconstructed
fort and the ruins of the 1794 Tellico Blockhouse overlook TVA's Tellico Reservoir and the
Appalachian Mountains. An interpretative center offers information on the area’s history
and artifacts that were excavated prior to the Fort's reconstruction.
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Fort Pillow State Historic Park
3122 Park Road, Henning, TN 38041 • 731-738-5581
Located 40 miles north of Memphis, Fort Pillow is rich in historic and archaeological
significance. The 1,629-acre park is known for its well-preserved breastworks and
reconstructed inner fort. The museum features Civil War artifacts. Designed as a
Wildlife Observation Area, it is frequented by bird watchers. A picnic area overlooks
Fort Pillow Lake and restrooms and a playground are nearby. The parks offer 32
campsites for tent camping.
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Frozen Head State Park
964 Flat Fork Road, Wartburg, TN 37887 • 423-346-3318
This 22,782-acre wilderness area is named for a 3,324-foot peak in the Cumberland
Mountains, the top of which is often shrouded in ice or snow. The impressive
entrance leads visitors into a vestige of densely forested, unspoiled mountain
splendor — once common throughout the Cumberland Plateau. 50 miles of
backpacking and day-hiking trails provide wildlife viewing opportunity, and a vintage
fire tower accessible by trail offers a spectacular panorama of this majestic country.
Nearby is Lone Mountain State Forest, Obed National Wild and Scenic River, Big
South Fork National Recreation Area and historic Rugby.
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Harpeth River State Park
1640 Cedar Hill Road • Kingston Springs, TN 37887 • 615-952-2099
The Harpeth River State Park is a linear park that
manages nine access sites along 40-river miles.
The Narrows site provides access to the Bell’s Bend
five-mile float, a unique quarter mile portage and
breathtaking views from the bluff trail. A 100 yard
tunnel, hand cut through solid rock in 1818, was one of
the great engineering feats of the time and is today an
industrial landmark on the National Register of Historic
Places. A mile upstream, Mound Bottom preserves a
Mississippian Native American Mound site. Group tours,
hiking and other activities are available.
Harrison Bay State Park
8411 Harrison Bay Road, Harrison, TN 37341 • 423-344-6214
The 39 miles of Chickamauga Reservoir shoreline make this 1,170-acre park a water
recreation delight. It has one of the largest marina facilities available on any of the TVA
lakes. Wildlife viewing is abundant on Chickamauga Reservoir, with the Savannah Bay
mudflats, Booker T. Washington State Park, and the North Chickamauga Creek Greenway
nearby. The wooded area provides facilities for the 163 camping sites, including waterfront
sites. There is a Jack Nicklaus Signature Bear Trace Golf Course.
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Henry Horton State Park
4358 Nashville Hwy., Chapel Hill, TN 37034 • 931-364-7724 • 800-250-8612
The park is on the old estate of Henry H. Horton, the 36th governor of Tennessee. It is
located on the Duck River, the longest remaining stretch of free-flowing river in the State
of Tennessee which supports the most diverse
mussel fauna in the world. The 1,523-acre park
provides a 73-room inn, eight cabins and a
restaurant which seats 250 along with meeting
room space to accommodate large groups. The
park's 18-hole championship golf course, with
bent-grass greens and a pro shop, is one of the
finest in the state. The state park system's only
skeet and trap range is located here. Family
canoeing is also popular on the scenic Duck River.
Camping and swimming are available.
/ Ocoee Scenic River State Park
26 Hiwassee
404 Spring Creek Road, Delano, TN 37325 • 423-263-0050
Hiwassee Scenic River State Park is located on Maggie Mill
Road at U.S. Hwy. 411, the Ocoee River on U.S. Hwy. 64.
The Hiwassee was the first river managed in the State Scenic
River program. A 23-river mile section, from the N.C. state line
to U.S. Hwy. 411 north of Benton, has been declared a Class III
partially developed river. This stretch of river offers canoeing,
rafting, fishing, hiking and nature photography. A scenic
portion of the John Muir trail winds through the river gorge.
Numerous public access sites provide boat launch ramps. At
the Gee Creek campground, picnic areas, bathouses and
primitive camping are available. Adjacent is the Gee Creek
Wilderness of the Cherokee National Forest. The Ocoee River
is a premier white-water river in the Southeastern United
States possessing Class III and IV rapids.
Please contact the
Individual park for
information on the
degree of accessibility.
WEST TENNESSEE
Big Cypress Tree
Big Hill Pond
Chickasaw
Fort Pillow
Meeman-Shelby Forest
Natchez Trace
Nathan Bedford Forrest
Paris Landing
Pickwick Landing
Pinson Mounds
Reelfoot Lake
T. O. Fuller
MIDDLE TENNESSEE
Bicentennial Capitol Mall
Bledsoe Creek
Burgess Falls
Cedars of Lebanon
Cordell Hull Birthplace
Cumberland Mountain
Cummins Falls
David Crockett
Dunbar Cave
Edgar Evins
Fall Creek Falls
Harpeth River
Henry Horton
Johnsonville Historic Park
Long Hunter
Montgomery Bell
Mousetail Landing
Old Stone Fort
Pickett
Port Royal
Radnor Lake
Rock Island
Sgt. Alvin C.York Historic Park
South Cumberland
Standing Stone
Tims Ford
EaST TENNESSEE
Big Ridge
Booker T. Washington
Cove Lake
Cumberland Trail
Davy Crockett Birthplace
Fort Loudoun
Frozen Head
Harrison Bay
Hiwasee/Ocoee Rivers
Indian Mountain
Norris Dam
Panther Creek
Red Clay
Roan Mountain
Rocky Fork
Seven Islands
Sycamore Shoals
Warriors’ Path
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Port Royal State Historic Park
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Radnor Lake State Park
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1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville, TN 37220 • 615-373-3467
As the state’s first natural area, Radnor Lake consists of 1,249 acres. Located only
six miles from downtown Nashville, Radnor Lake is a popular sanctuary among
birdwatchers, hikers and photographers. The 85-acre Radnor Lake offers unique
wildlife observation opportunities and offers over six miles of hiking trails ranging
from easy to strenuous. A variety of educational programs are offered by state park
rangers throughout the year.
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28 Johnsonville State Historic Park
90 Nell Beard Road, New Johnsonville, TN 37134 • 931-535-2789
Named for Military Governor Andrew
Johnson, this 1,075-acre park on the
eastern side of Kentucky Lake overlooks
the site of the Battle of Johnsonville.
Cavalry forces under Lt. Gen. Nathan
Bedford Forrest sank four Federal
gunboats downstream and destroyed a
Union Army supply depot at Johnsonville.
Four of the original breastworks are
beautifully preserved. Interpretive tours
are available.
29 Long Hunter State Park
2910 Hobson Pike, Hermitage, TN 37076 • 615-885-2422
Named after the early explorers of the 1700s, Long Hunter is located along the
shore of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Percy Priest Reservoir. The 2,667-acre
park offers a variety of day-use recreational opportunities and protects a unique
cedar glade environment. The Park has a 110-acre lake with a fishing pier. A
visitor’s center provides exhibits and key information on the park's unique flora
and fauna. The park features 28 miles of hiking trails suitable for day hiking and
overnight backpacking. A satellite park, The Sellars Farm Archaeological Site,
located near Watertown includes a Mississippian Period Native American
ceremonial mound and village site. Although there are no artifacts remaining,
the site's interpretive kiosk, vegetation and landscape tell a rich story about
thriving Native American culture between A.D. 1000 and A.D. 1300.
30 Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
910 Riddick Road, Millington, TN 38053 • 800-471-5293 • 901-876-5215
Bordering the mighty Mississippi River, two-thirds of this 12,539-acre park is
bottomland hardwood forests of large oak, cypress and tupelo. The park contains
two lakes, 18 miles of hiking trails, a five-mile bike trail, and beautiful picnic areas
and playgrounds. A boat ramp is maintained on the Mississippi River. Deer, turkey,
beaver, foxes and more than 200 species of birds and other wildlife are abundant.
The park is named for Edward J. Meeman, courageous conservation editor of
Scripps-Howard newspapers who helped establish this park, as well as the Great
Smoky Mountains National Park. In keeping with Meeman’s beliefs of conservation
and education, the park’s Nature Center has live reptile and raptor displays as well
as touch tables, crafts, and a variety of programs, including pontoon boat trips,
deep swamp canoe floats and guided hikes.
31 Montgomery Bell State Park
1020 Jackson Hill Road, Burns, TN 37029 • 615-797-9051 • 800 250-8613
Located in Burns, seven miles east of Dickson,
Montgomery Bell offers visitors a place of quiet,
natural beauty and is home to fox, squirrel, raccoon,
opossum, deer and a wide variety of birds and
wildflowers. It is also home to the first Cumberland
Presbyterian Church. The park’s conference center
can host up to 500 people and the restaurant is
open every day. The inn offers 120 rooms and five
suites. Eight environmentally friendly cabins are
available for rent, along with 115 campsites.
The park also offers hiking, biking, golf and fishing.
Canoes, paddles and jon boats are available for rent.
32 Mousetail Landing State Park
3 Campground Road, Linden, TN 37096 • 731-847-0841
Located on the east banks of the Tennessee River, Mousetail Landing is popular
with fishing enthusiasts who can catch bass, bream, crappie, stripe and catfish
along the banks. Forty six campsites are available for rent. The park has a day-use,
three-mile trail and one overnight eight-mile trail with two screened shelters. A
large pavilion is available for large groups and 25 picnic tables are located
throughout the park.
24845 Natchez Trace Road, Wildersville, TN 38388 • 731-968-3742 • 800-250-8616
Named for the western alternative route of the famed Nashville-to-Natchez, Mississippi
trail of the 18th and 19th centuries, the park is located south of Interstate 40 halfway
between Nashville and Memphis. The state park includes Pin Oak Lodge with 47 rooms
and Cub Lake units which encompass 9,629-acres within the 48,000-acre Natchez Trace
State Forest, Tennessee's largest state forest. In addition to its many acres of scenic
woodlands, the area includes four lakes, 45 miles of hiking trails, a wrangler camp, an
inn, restaurant, cabins, camper cabins, group camp and an equestrian facility.
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Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park
1825 Pilot Knob Road, Eva, TN 38333 • 731-584-6356 • 800-714-7305
Home to the Tennessee River Folklife Interpretive Center and Museum, Nathan
Bedford Forrest is situated on one of the highest points in West Tennessee, Pilot
Knob. The park has 25 miles of hiking trails. Commercial marinas and public boat
docks are located nearby, with three boating accesses available. Fishermen may
catch smallmouth, largemouth and striped bass, sauger, crappie, bream and catfish.
Eight cabins overlook Kentucky Lake and 50 campsites are also available for rent.
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Norris Dam State Park
125 Village Green Circle, Rocky Top, TN 37769 • 865-426-7461 • 800-543-9335
This 2,473-acre park, located on the Norris Reservoir, began in 1933 as the
first Tennessee Valley Authority project. Miles of trails lead hikers through deeply
forested valleys and ridges.
Norris Dam offers all water
related activities. A grist mill
built in the 1790s and restored by
TVA still operates seasonally.
Adjacent to the mill is a threshing
barn and the W. G. Lenoir
Museum, displaying a remarkable
collection of artifacts from the
area. The park features cabins,
camping, fishing, hiking and a
marina
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Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park
732 Stone Fort Dr., Manchester, TN 37355 • 931-723-5073
The Old Stone Fort is an earth and stone enclosure, built as a sacred site
by prehistoric Woodland Native Americans almost 2,000 years ago. The park’s
interpretive center contains educational displays and shows films explaining the
history of the site. The picturesque waterfalls of both forks of the Duck River
also attracted 19th century industries, the ruins of which are still visible. A 1.25
mile walk with interpretive panels follows the wall and cliff perimeter. Nearby
is May Prairie State Natural Area, a prairie remnant containing dozens of rare plants.
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Panther Creek State Park
2010 Panther Creek Road, Morristown, TN 37814 • 423-587-7046
Located on Cherokee Reservoir in the historic Holston River Valley, this
1,445-acre park is six miles west of Morristown. It is named for nearby Panther
Creek Springs, a pioneer landmark. A 1,460-foot ridge provides a panoramic view
of the East Tennessee Ridge and Valley region. Bird watchers gather at this high
vantage point to observe migrating hawks and waterfowl. Camping, swimming
and picnicking are available.
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Paris Landing State Park
16055 Hwy 79-N, Buchanan, TN 38222
731-642-4311 • 800-250-8614
Located on the western shore of 158,300-acre Kentucky
Lake, Paris Landing is named for a steamboat and
freight landing dating back to the mid-1800s. Today,
there is a 130-room inn with an excellent dining room
and complete convention and meeting facilities.
Fishing, boating and other water sports are very
popular on the lake. Camping, swimming and a marina
are available. The park's 18-hole championship golf
course has bent-grass greens and a pro shop. Nearby
are the Big Sandy Unit of the Tennessee Wildlife Refuge,
the 170,000-acre US Forestry Land Between the Lakes
and the Fort Donelson National Military Park.
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Pickett State Park
4605 Pickett Park Hwy., Jamestown, TN 38556 • 931-879-5821 •
877-260-0010
This wilderness park of 865 acres was donated by the Stearns Coal and Lumber
Company in 1933. Situated in a remote area of the Cumberland Plateau, the park
includes beautiful timberlands with abundant wildlife, natural sandstone bridges
and bluffs and a 15-acre lake. Pickett also features some of the state's finest
CCC-built cabins, which lend rustic charm. Nearby is Colditz Cove State Natural Area,
Historic Rugby, and the Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area. This is one
of the last frontiers for rugged mountain trails and waterfalls. Nearby Twin Arches is
the second largest natural bridge in the southeastern United States. Nearby are
Sergeant Alvin York and Cordell Hull Birthplace State Parks.
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Rocky Fork State Park (opening fall, 2015)
Roan Mountain, TN 37687 • 423-772-0190 • 800-250-8620
Located on TN Hwy 143 at the base of the majestic 6,285-foot Roan Mountain, Roan
Mountain encompasses 1,998 acres dominated by rich hardwood forest along rugged
ridges. The cool, clear Doe River winds its way through the center of the park, and
supports a healthy population of trout. There are 30 comfortable cabins, as well as RV
and tent camping in the 107-site campground. Visitors can hike along the creeks and
ridges, tour the century-old Miller Farmstead, or even enjoy cross-country skiing in the
winter months! Several special events are hosted by the park, including the annual
Rhododendron Festival celebrating the world-famous bloom of Catawba rhododendron
that sets the mountain ablaze with pink and purple blossoms each June.
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South Cumberland State Park
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Standing Stone State Park
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T. O. Fuller State Park
Highway 127, Pall Mall, TN 38577 • 931-879-6456
Located nine miles north of Jamestown, this park pays tribute to Sgt. Alvin C. York,
one of the most decorated soldiers of World War I. The site includes the York home
place, general store, gravesite, school, family farm and the grist mill he operated on
the banks of the Wolf River.
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Rocky Fork, named after the creek that runs down its center, lies within the Cherokee
National Forest in Unicoi County in east Tennessee. Preliminary plans for this “park in
progress” include an access road, ranger station, primitive campground, picnic areas
and trails, in addition to interpretive efforts to share the historic Revolutionary War-era
battle site. Rocky Fork will become Tennessee’s highest-altitude state park. About 1.5
miles of the popular Appalachian Trail crosses the southwest border of the property.
Sixteen miles of pristine blue-ribbon trout streams harbor exceptional populations of
native brook trout. Rocky Fork also boasts habitat for game animals such as bear,
turkey, deer and grouse.
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143 State Park Circle • Jellico, TN 37762 • 423-784-7958
Located in the Cumberland Mountains within the city limits of Jellico, this 203-acre
park is popular with campers. The park is unique in that it was developed on
reclaimed strip mine land. Two small lakes provide fishing opportunities. Paddleboats
are available for rent and there is a 3/4-mile walking trail adjacent to the
campground as well as a one-mile paved walking trail along the edge of the lake.
2595 State Route 21E, Tiptonville, TN 38079 • 731-253-9652
Tennessee's largest natural lake, 18,000-acre Reelfoot
Lake was created by severe earthquakes in 1811 and
1812. This picturesque area is a favorite wintering
ground of the American bald eagle. Guided tours to view
the majestic birds are offered by park naturalists during
the winter months. Located on the Mississippi Flyway,
the lake hosts thousands of migrating waterfowl, and
has a diversity of other wildlife. Reelfoot's partially
submerged forest with its acres of water lilies creates
an abundant fish hatchery, making it an ideal spot for fishermen. There are 129 camp
sites available along the lake. On the south end of the lake, an excellent visitor’s center
provides insight into the origin of Reelfoot and its complex ecosystem. Pontoon Boat
Cruises are availabe during the summer months.
82 Beach Road, Rock Island, TN 38581 • 800-713-6065 • 931-686-2471
This 870-acre park is located on the headwaters of Center
Hill Lake at the confluence of the Caney Fork and Collins
Rivers. The rugged beauty of the park includes the Caney
Fork Gorge below Great Falls Dam. The gorge contains
scenic overlooks, waterfalls, deep pools and limestone
paths for hiking, swimming, fishing, kayaking and exploring.
The park has 10 three-bedroom cabins open year-round
and 60 campsites. Next to one of Tennessee’s earliest
hydroelectric plants is Twin Falls that flows from caverns 80
feet above the riverbed and spans 150 feet. Great Falls is
located just below the 19th century cotton textile mill that it powered over 100 years ago.
Rock Island also features a natural sand beach and boating access on Center Hill Lake.
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3300 Old Clarksville Hwy., Adams, TN 37010 • 931-358-9696
This park was the site of one of the earliest colonial communities and trading
posts in middle Tennessee. It was first settled in the 1780s and rose to prominence
in the 1800s because of its location at the head of the Red River and as a major
stagecoach route. The park is also an official site of the Trail of Tears National
Historic Trail. Facilities include bathrooms and picnic tables.
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460 Ozier Road, Pinson, TN 38366 • 731-988-5614
This 1,033-acre prehistoric Native American Mound
Complex contains the second highest mound in the United
States. The interpretive center contains educational
displays and films about the Native Americans who built
the mounds. Self-guided trails enable the visitor to learn
more about the early inhabitants of the expansive site.
Guided tours and interpretive programs are available. A
boardwalk trail along the Forked Deer River showcases the
area’s natural beauty.
1140 Red Clay Park Road S.W., Cleveland, TN 37311 • 423-478-0339
Red Clay was the site of the last Cherokee Council meeting before the infamous Trail of
Tears. An interpretive center and replicas of Cherokee structures of the 1830s depict the
life of the Cherokee. Several short trails lead to the Eternal Flame and the enchanting
Blue Hole Spring.
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Archery
Golf Course
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Boat Launch Ramps
Fishing
Boat Cruise
Boat Rentals
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Water Skiing
Camp Store
Picnic Area
Snack Bars
Gift Shop
Restaurant
Museum
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Cumberland Mountain State Park
24 Office Drive, Crossville, TN 38555 • 800-250-8618 • 931-484-6138
This 1,548-acre wooded park is centered on the
Cumberland Plateau, elevation 2,000 feet,
America's largest forested plateau. The state's
grandest CCC structure, a seven-arch sandstone
bridge spans Byrd Lake in the park. A lakeside
trail winds between tall pines and hemlocks.
Nestled among the hardwoods are 37 cabins, a
recreation lodge and a restaurant overlooking
the lake. There are also campgrounds, swimming
and play areas. Nearby is the historic Cumberland Homestead Tower, Piney and Ozone
Falls Natural Areas, the scenic Sequatchie Valley and Catoosa Wildlife Management Area,
and Jack Nicklaus Signature Bear Trace Golf Course.
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Pickwick Landing State Park
116 State Park Lane, Pickwick Dam, TN 38365 • 731-689-3129 • 800-250-8615
This 1,516-acre park on the shores of Pickwick lake is a water sportsman's
paradise. A full-service marina includes dry boat storage, sailboat, wet and
overnight slips. Three public launching ramps are provided. From the park it is
possible to lock through Pickwick Dam for a 150 mile-plus scenic cruise down the
Tennessee River passing Shiloh National Military Park, historic Savannah and the
Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge. A 124-room inn and a restaurant provide
convention and meeting facilities. Cabin rentals are also available. Golf
enthusiasts will enjoy the 18-hole championship golf course.
2809 Kelly Lane, Kodak, TN 37764 • 865-407-8335
Seven Islands State Birding Park is a 425-acre peninsula surrounded by the French
Broad River in Knox County, approximately 19 miles east of Knoxville. The park is
home to more than 180 species of birds. With eight miles of hiking trails and
spectacular views of the Smoky Mountains and rolling farmlands this park also
allows biking, canoeing, and fishing. In addition to being a wildlife refuge, the park
serves as a research and educational facility for schools and other groups and a
demonstration area for land use and habitat management techniques.
11745 US 41, Monteagle, TN 37356 • 931-924-2980
The South Cumberland is composed of over 21,507 acres in nine separate areas, five of
which are natural areas. The visitor’s center on State Hwy. 41 between Monteagle
and Tracy City has interpretative exhibits and provides information on each component of
the South Cumberland Complex. The Stone Door and Savage Gulf Complex contains
spectacular vistas, waterfalls and many miles of hiking and backpacking trails and
beautiful forests. The Fiery Gizzard Trail connects Grundy Forest and Foster Falls. Hikers
may observe nature, swim in Fiery Gizzard Creek and enjoy one of the nation's most
outstanding trails. Carter Natural Area is part of a unique 18,000-acre enclosed-valley
sinkhole aptly named Lost Cove. Dense forests, clear streams and an impressive cave
entrance are a few of the features found here. Sewanee Natural Bridge is a remarkable
sandstone arch that overlooks Lost Cove. Grundy Lakes, a day-use area near Tracy City,
provides swimming, picnicking, fishing, hiking and a view of 19th century coke ovens.
1674 Standing Stone Park Highway, Hilham, TN 38568 • 931-823-6347 • 800-713-5157
Named for an eight-foot-tall rock that once
served as a boundary line between separate
Indian nations, this 1,042-acre park within a
large state forest combines outstanding scenery
and recreational opportunities. Boating and
fishing are popular at the 69-acre Standing
Stone Lake, and 15 miles of hiking trail meander
through the hills and hollows. The park offers
23-rustic cabins, 36-campsites and two group
lodges. Standing Stone is the site of the National
Rolly Hole Marbles Championship and Marbles
Festival held each September.
1651 West Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643 • 423-543-5808
The Interpretive Center and a reconstruction of Fort Watauga, which was excavated
about a mile away on the shores of the Watauga River, are open Tuesday - Sunday
daily. The museum and fort interpret the role this area played in 18th century
history. The area was the first permanent American settlement outside the original
13 colonies, in 1772. Here, the Overmountain Men mustered in September 1780,
before their march to fight the battle of King's Mountain. Tours of the nearby 18th
century Carter Mansion are also available by appointment. Nearby is the Covered
Bridge Park along the Doe River.
1500 Mitchell Road West, Memphis, TN 38109 • 901-543-7581
Named after prominent Memphis clergyman and educator Dr. Thomas Oscar Fuller,
this 783-acre park is 13 miles southwest of downtown Memphis. The park has a
campground with 45 RV and tent accessible campsites, Olympic-size swimming
pool and picnic areas with trails. Chucalissa Indian Museum is located adjacent to
the park, which includes a reconstructed village and museum.
Ford State Park
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570 Tims Ford Drive, Winchester, TN 37398 • 931-962-1183 • 800-471-5295
Located on the 10,700-acre Tims Ford Reservoir, this 1,321-acre park sits in the
shadows of the Cumberland Plateau in south-central Tennessee. The park offers six
miles of paved bike trails, a hiking trail, 20-cabins, 133-campsites, swimming and a
boat dock. The historic towns of Lynchburg, Cowan and Sewanee are nearby. The
park also offers a Jack Nicklaus Signature Bear Trace Golf Course.
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490 Hemlock Road, Kingsport, TN 37663 • 423-239-8531
Located on the shores of Fort Patrick Henry
Reservoir, this 982-acre park was named for
its proximity to ancient war and trading paths
used by the Native Americans. While the park
is water-activity oriented, nine miles of hiking
trail lead up the Holston Bluffs to the scenic
Devil's Backbone. Recreational amenities include
an 18-hole golf course, swimming pool, disc golf
course, marina, and 134-campsites. The park
is the home of Darrell’s Dream Boundless
Playground.
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was promulgated at a cost of $.13 per copy. March, 2015.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is committed to
to principles of equal opportunity, equal access, and affirmative action.
Contact the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation EEO/AA
Coordinator, 615-532-0207 or the ADA Coordinator, 615-532-0059 for further
information. Hearing impaired callers may use the Tennessee Relay Service
1-800-848-0298.