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There are 67 state parks in TN, free to explore 365 days a year.🏕🥾🌿 Ready to start your adventure? Make your plans now to have Fun and Adventure, Naturally!
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Tennessee State Parks are open to the public seven days a week, year-round. There is no access fee charged, although there may be fees associated with certain activities. From the cypress swamps of the Mississippi River at Meeman-Shelby Forest to the rugged ridge tops and waterfalls of Fall Creek Falls to the majestic mountains of Roan Mountain we look forward to seeing you.

09/06/2026

Your favorite Girl Scout Cookie® = your next favorite park.

Tennessee State Parks is excited to participate in Girl Scouts Love State Parks once again this September! This nationwide event invites Girl Scouts, their troops, friends, and families to get outside, explore their state parks, and give back. Browse the events we’re offering at tnstateparks.info/GirlScouts26.

Not a Girl Scout? Maybe your favorite cookie can lead you to a new state park adventure:

Thin Mint: You love a refreshing adventure like rafting at Ocoee River State Park.

Trefoils: You seek out the original like Harrison Bay State Park the first Tennessee State Park.

Do-si-dos: You’re an old soul who loves digging through the layers of history at Port Royal State Historic Park.

Samoas: You’re a wild one who enjoys the expansive views and backcountry adventures at Savage Gulf State Park.

Tagalongs: Your ideal weekend is spent chasing waterfalls with friends at parks like Rock Island State Park.

09/04/2026

It’s HOT out there.

Like, really hot. Did we mention that?

With extra-hot temps expected for Labor Day weekend, don’t forget to hydrate, hydrate, and hydrate some more while exploring outdoors.

Bring a reusable water bottle, take breaks in the shade, and enjoy your time at Tennessee State Parks safely.

Find more tips about exploring responsibly: tnstateparks.info/Responsible-Rec

09/03/2026

The first adaptive backcountry campsite in Tennessee State Parks is now open!

Designed solely with accessibility in mind, the Hatchery Flats Campsite at Rocky Fork State Park - Flag Pond, TN offers all-terrain wheelchair-friendly features for a unique experience of solitude and excitement.

The park’s all-terrain wheelchair is free to reserve and helps visitors navigate varied terrain during the .80-mile hike from the parking area to the campsite.

The hike meanders along a creek with rapid flowing water and accessible offshoot trails for fishing and observing wildlife.

After crossing a boardwalk through lush thickets of rhododendrons, you’ll arrive at the campsite, which offers a water pump, bear-resistant food storage box, privy, tent pad, and stone fire pit. One of the highlights of this site is its proximity to the water, allowing you to access the creek bank and fall asleep to the soothing sounds of rushing rapids.

Curious about this experience? Visit Rocky Fork’s accessibility page to watch the video of Carly Pearson and her daughter’s experience at the site and reserve your stay. tnstateparks.info/RockyForkAccessibility

09/01/2026

Ready for those temps to fall?

Does the sweat stain on our shirt give it away? Although, we’re still on the tail end of summer heat, the relief of autumn is on the horizon.

And now that it’s officially September, we’re here to help you prep for chilly mornings on the trail, golden afternoons, and cozy nights around the campfire.

The Tennessee State Parks online gift shop has the cozy sweatshirts and long-sleeve t-shirts you’ll be reaching for in just a few weeks. You also find games like our checkerboard bandana and playing cards that are perfect for fun around the campsite.

Shop to support at tnstateparks.info/ShopFall26

All designs are hand drawn by Friendly Arctic Printing & Design in Nashville, TN.

| All images by Sean Fisher at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park last fall 🍁

08/28/2026

Y’all give back now.

It’s an honor to care for some of Tennessee’s most beautiful and culturally significant places. From the tallest peak to the smallest insect, our parks protect what makes our state so special.

Be a part of caring for these places by joining us during National Public Lands Day and TN Serves events September 18 - 27.

During this week our state parks are offering opportunities to make a real impact. Join a river cleanup, dig into trail maintenance, remove invasive plants, and feel good about the difference you’re making.

Embrace the volunteer spirit! Find an opportunity at a state park near you at tnstateparks.info/NPLDxTNServes26.

| In partnership with First Lady Maria Lee and National Environmental Education Foundation - NEEF

08/27/2026

Explore with the experts!

Did you know Tennessee is home to more than 80 natural areas? Each one has something unique to discover, and one of our favorite ways to experience them is through guided events led by the experts at Tennessee Division of Natural Areas.

While hiking or paddling alongside their biologists, ecologists, and botanists, you’ll have the opportunity to get an up-close look at the wildlife, plants, and landscapes that make Tennessee’s natural spaces so special.

View forested floodplain wetlands from an overlook, search for rare plant life, and take in some of the best views along the southern plateau.

Browse their upcoming events and register at tnstateparks.info/NaturalAreas_Events26

08/26/2026

A new adaptive camping experience is waiting at Rocky Fork State Park.

Hatchery Flats is an adaptable backcountry campsite tucked in the forest on the bank of Rocky Fork Creek. An accessible privy, a raised tent pad, and a bear box make this camping experience more accessible for visitors who use a wheelchair. Several paths to the water for fishing and wildlife viewing are available as campers navigate the trail in motorized wheelchairs to the site.

“... I felt like I was deeply rooted in nature,” says Carly Pearson, Knox County ADA Coordinator and former wildland firefighter. That was the main goal for Park Manager Tim and Ranger Jeff. Rocky Fork Rangers created a welcoming experience by building a boardwalk, fashioning a wooden bench, and carving each path, creating a safe campsite for wheelchair users.

Rocky Fork’s all-terrain wheelchair is available at no cost by reserving online and can easily navigate down the trail and around the campsite. Reserve the all-terrain wheelchair and learn more about the new Hatchery Flats backcountry campsite at tnstateparks.info/Accessibility-at-RockyFork.

Video description: A montage shows adaptive camping features, from a ramped tent pad to a rustic fire pit. Carly uses an all-terrain wheelchair to travel to the site and explore with her daughter. They share sweet moments pitching their tent, rolling along the boardwalk, and enjoying s'mores by the campfire. Closes with the Tennessee State Parks logo over a close-up shot of the campfire.

08/25/2026

Dolly Parton will always be remembered as someone who loved her Tennessee home, especially the mountains of East Tennessee.

She carried that spirit with her all over the world, as heard through her music and seen through her philanthropy.

Dolly was a true champion of Tennessee’s natural beauty.

“In my Tennessee mountain home crickets sing in the fields nearby.”

We hope you’ll find a quiet place to listen to the sounds of nature in our parks as you connect with the spirit of our beautiful state and reflect on Dolly’s legacy.

Image: Rocky Fork State Park from the Whitehouse Cliffs Trail overlooking the Appalachian Mountains.

Address

500 James Robertson Pkwy
Nashville, TN
37243

Opening Hours

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

Telephone

+16155320001

Website

http://www.tnstateparks.com/

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