Pickett Civilian Conservation Corps Memorial State Park

Pickett Civilian Conservation Corps Memorial State Park Pickett State Park is a Tennessee State Park located on the Upper Cumberland Plateau.

What a fantastic Day 2 of Junior Ranger Camp at Pickett State Park! 🌲☀️Our Junior Rangers had an action-packed day full ...
06/09/2026

What a fantastic Day 2 of Junior Ranger Camp at Pickett State Park! 🌲☀️

Our Junior Rangers had an action-packed day full of outdoor adventure and hands-on learning. They enjoyed canoeing and boating on Pickett Lake, learned the basics of fire building using flint and steel under close supervision, practiced essential knot-tying skills, and hiked to Hazard Cave where they discovered fascinating critters like salamanders and crawfish.

To top it all off, everyone cooled off with a swim at our historic CCC beach!

It’s been wonderful watching these young explorers build confidence, learn new outdoor skills, and develop a deeper appreciation for nature.

What a great first day of Junior Ranger Camp at Pickett State Park! 🌲🐻🦉Our Junior Rangers had a fun-filled day learning ...
06/08/2026

What a great first day of Junior Ranger Camp at Pickett State Park! 🌲🐻🦉

Our Junior Rangers had a fun-filled day learning about some of Tennessee’s amazing wildlife. They discovered interesting facts about black bears, frogs and toads, and got to meet a corn snake and a prairie kingsnake up close.

One of the biggest highlights was meeting an Eastern Screech Owl and a Barn Owl. A big thank you to Cumberland Mountain State Park for bringing the birds of prey and sharing such a great program with our campers!

The group also enjoyed a short hike through the park and made animal tracks out of clay to take home as a reminder of their day.

We had a wonderful group of campers and are looking forward to another fun day of learning and adventure tomorrow!

☕️ We’re excited to share a new cabin amenity at Pickett State Park!To help make your stay even more enjoyable, all rent...
06/08/2026

☕️ We’re excited to share a new cabin amenity at Pickett State Park!

To help make your stay even more enjoyable, all rental cabins now include complimentary coffee packs in both regular and decaf, along with sugar, sugar-free sweetener, creamer packets, and stir sticks. We’ve also added complimentary paper towels to every cabin.

All of these items are conveniently located in the kitchen area and are available for our guests to enjoy during their stay.

We’re pleased to offer these small, yet much-appreciated additions to help enhance your cabin experience at Pickett State Park. We look forward to welcoming you soon!

We are pleased to announce that the beach area and boat rentals will reopen tomorrow, June 5. Boat rentals will continu...
06/04/2026

We are pleased to announce that the beach area and boat rentals will reopen tomorrow, June 5. Boat rentals will continue to operate from the park office. The beach is open from 8 AM until sunset, and boat rentals are available from 8 AM to 4:00 PM.

As a reminder, parking in the lot located behind the beach is reserved for vehicles displaying a valid handicap license plate or a clearly visible handicap placard. We appreciate your cooperation in helping ensure accessible parking remains available for those who need it.

We look forward to seeing you at the park this summer!

Crystal Falls on the Hidden Passage Trail is a must-see when visiting the park! 📸 Photo credit: Park employees Ashlee C...
06/03/2026

Crystal Falls on the Hidden Passage Trail is a must-see when visiting the park!

📸 Photo credit: Park employees Ashlee Crouch and Allie Choate.

🌺 New shirts just in time for Summer 🌺Whether you are staying in a cabin or just visiting for the day, be sure to stop b...
05/20/2026

🌺 New shirts just in time for Summer 🌺

Whether you are staying in a cabin or just visiting for the day, be sure to stop by the visitor center and grab a shirt!

We were honored to welcome Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee to Pickett CCC Memorial State Park and Pogue Creek...
05/13/2026

We were honored to welcome Governor Bill Lee and First Lady Maria Lee to Pickett CCC Memorial State Park and Pogue Creek Canyon State Natural Area. Thank you both for taking the time to visit and for your continued dedication and support of Tennessee State Parks and our beautiful natural areas across the state.

A special thank you also goes to our incredible park staff for their hard work and dedication each and every day. Your efforts help make these special places welcoming, protected, and enjoyable for all who visit.

The Glow Worms Are Back!Did you know that right here in Tennessee, you can witness one of nature’s rarest light shows? D...
05/04/2026

The Glow Worms Are Back!

Did you know that right here in Tennessee, you can witness one of nature’s rarest light shows? Deep inside Hazard Cave, tiny glowing creatures light up the darkness like a starry sky.

These “glow worms” are actually the larvae of the fungus gnat Orfelia fultoni, the only bioluminescent fly species in North America 🌌

Join us for a short, easy hike, about a 1/2-mile round trip, to Hazard Cave, where you will get to see this incredible natural phenomenon up close. You must be on a ranger-led hike and reserve a spot to attend. It is a perfect adventure for families, nature lovers, and anyone looking for something truly unique.

Hikes are offered on weekends and select weekdays.
Reserve your spot here: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/pickett?fbclid=IwVERDUARmHo5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEenvN4gHCWAqhQqV6p7r6KTq6qTRTeFkebtQYmTVrXNOk0ilSA3UIUX20iTbU_aem_VyQ4E4zfnkZGY-bwj8G2Vw

Spots fill quickly, so do not miss your chance to see them!

Photo credit: National Geographic

We’re excited to announce that the park is hiring two part-time seasonal positions in Custodial and Maintenance! If you ...
04/24/2026

We’re excited to announce that the park is hiring two part-time seasonal positions in Custodial and Maintenance! If you enjoy working in a beautiful outdoor environment and being part of a team that helps keep our park clean, safe, and welcoming, this is a great opportunity. Apply here:
https://stateoftennessee.formstack.com/forms/tdec_tsp_part_time_application

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4605 Pickett Park Highway
Jamestown, TN
38556

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm
Saturday 8am - 4:30pm
Sunday 8am - 4:30pm

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