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.

Caught him sleeping on the job 🐻💤📸 Emma Grant
09/09/2026

Caught him sleeping on the job 🐻💤

📸 Emma Grant

Pickett State Park Recognized with Statewide Award for Excellence in Amenities. We are proud to share that Pickett State...
09/07/2026

Pickett State Park Recognized with Statewide Award for Excellence in Amenities.

We are proud to share that Pickett State Park has received a statewide award recognizing our work in the area of amenities. This honor reflects the dedication and ongoing effort of our staff, volunteers, partners, and supporters to preserve, improve, and maintain the facilities and recreational opportunities throughout the park.

Over the past year, significant work has been completed across Pickett, including:

• Trail improvements at Pogue Creek Canyon, Hazard Cave, Natural Bridge, Bluff Trail, Hidden Passage, and Colditz Cove

• Replacement and repair of bridges, boardwalks, stairs, and trail structures

• Maintenance and restoration of park facilities, including the Maintenance Shop, CCC Picnic Area Bathhouse, and the Suspension Bridge

• Improvements to the CCC Recreation Lodge and Boathouse

• ADA accessibility improvements throughout the park

• Storm damage recovery and hazardous tree removal

• New visitor amenities, including a colorblind viewing device and the Early Reader Nature Trail

A special thank you goes to the Amish volunteers who have contributed their time and exceptional craftsmanship to projects throughout the park. Their willingness to lend a hand has helped us complete important work while providing significant savings in labor costs. Along with our other dedicated volunteers, their contributions have allowed us to accomplish more with the resources available to us.

We also want to sincerely thank East Tennessee Maintenance for their continued support of Pickett State Park. Their assistance and partnership have been invaluable as we work to maintain and preserve the park’s facilities and amenities.

These projects represent more than improvements to buildings and trails. They are an investment in preserving the character, history, natural resources, and recreational experiences that make Pickett State Park special.

This award belongs to everyone who has helped us preserve, improve, and care for Pickett State Park. We are proud of the work that has been accomplished and even more excited about what is ahead.

🎶OLD TIMER’S DAY AT PICKETT STATE PARK🎶Join us for our annual Old Timer’s Day celebration on Labor Day, Monday, Septembe...
08/31/2026

🎶OLD TIMER’S DAY AT PICKETT STATE PARK🎶

Join us for our annual Old Timer’s Day celebration on Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026, from 10 AM–5 PM CST!

•🎶Live Music – Enjoy live music at the Recreation Lodge and throughout the picnic area.
•🌮Food Trucks – Food trucks will be on-site offering a variety of food options.
• 🛍️Park Merchandise – Pickett State Park merchandise will be available for purchase inside the Recreation Lodge.

Gather your family and friends and spend Labor Day enjoying a fun-filled day at Pickett State Park.
We hope to see you there!

🍂 Hello, August! Check out what's coming up this month!https://tnstateparks.com/parks/pickett Find all the events that ...
07/28/2026

🍂 Hello, August! Check out what's coming up this month!

https://tnstateparks.com/parks/pickett

Find all the events that happen at Pickett CCC Memorial State Park on our website under “happenings”!

07/24/2026

We think this might be the cutest lunch break you'll see today. 🐻
A momma bear and her three cubs browsing on sassafras berries at Pickett CCC Memorial State Park.
Remember: admire wildlife from a distance and help us keep our bears wild!
📸: Ranger Ashlyn

🐻 A sweet wildlife moment at Pickett CCC Memorial State Park!Our staff recently spotted a mother black bear and her thre...
07/24/2026

🐻 A sweet wildlife moment at Pickett CCC Memorial State Park!

Our staff recently spotted a mother black bear and her three cubs enjoying the sassafras trees. Bears are especially fond of sassafras berries, and it's always a treat to witness these natural behaviors from a safe distance.

If you're lucky enough to encounter a bear while visiting, remember to admire them from afar, never approach or feed them, and give them plenty of space—especially a mother with cubs.

We love sharing moments like these that remind us just how wild and special Pickett truly is!

📸: Ranger Ashlyn

07/17/2026

The weather forecast for tonight's night sky program does not look good. It will be 80-100% cloud cover. Rangers will be at the field but it is unlikely that we will see anything tonight. Please note that we will be scheduleing additional night sky programs at least monthly. Thank you.

Update: All trails that were closed due to flooding over a week ago are now open!A big thank you to our dedicated park s...
07/08/2026

Update: All trails that were closed due to flooding over a week ago are now open!

A big thank you to our dedicated park staff for making this possible.

Update: Boat rentals and the swim beach have reopened. We are continuing to monitor and assess trail conditions througho...
06/29/2026

Update: Boat rentals and the swim beach have reopened. We are continuing to monitor and assess trail conditions throughout the park. Thank you for your patience as we work to ensure everyone’s safety

⚠️ Park Alert ⚠️UPDATE: All trails that were closed due to flooding over a week ago are now open!A big thank you to our ...
06/28/2026

⚠️ Park Alert ⚠️

UPDATE: All trails that were closed due to flooding over a week ago are now open!

A big thank you to our dedicated park staff for making this possible.

Due to heavy rainfall and flooding throughout the park, the Lake Trail, Bluff Trail, Lake View Trail, and Ladder Trail are closed until further notice.

In addition, boat rentals have been suspended, and the swimming beach is closed until further notice.

If you are planning to visit Pickett CCC Memorial State Park, please use extreme caution. Our park rangers are currently assessing trail and park conditions throughout the park to ensure visitor safety.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to safely reopen these areas. Please continue to monitor our page for updates.

Address

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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