Indian Mountain State Park
Indian Mtn. Road   Jellico, TN 37762
423-784-7958
Indian Mountain State Park is a multi-use facility in Campbell County near Tennessee's northern border. In addition to providing camping and recreation opportunities, the 200-acre park is unique in that it was developed on reclaimed strip mine land. Park visitors can enjoy fishing at the two small lakes, picnicking, camping, and two walking trails (one paved and one unpaved). The park offers the visitor the opportunity to view a variety of wildlife that includes deer, beaver,

opposum, raccoons, snakes, rabbits, squirrels, Canada geese, blue heron, white heron and an occasional glimpse of a yearly visit from our favorite bald eagle.
Although the parks name would indicate that it is located on a mountain, it is actually located at the base of the mountain. While it is a small park, most any visitor will agree, it is one of our most beautiful parks.

 

Cove Lake State Park
110 Cove Lake Lane   Caryville, TN 37714
423-566-9701    fax: 423-566-9717

Cove Lake State Park's 673 acres are situated in a beautiful mountain valley setting on the eastern edge of the Cumberland Mountains. There are scenic nature trails and bike trails leading through the open grasslands and woodlands. In the winter, several hundred Canada Geese make this lakeshore their feeding ground. Nearby is the Devil's Race Trace whose steep pinnacle rock affords a panoramic view.

 

Norris Dam State Park
125 Village Green Circle   Lake City, TN     37769-5932
Office: 865-426-7461
Norris Dam State Park is situated less than 30 minutes from six different public golf courses, two hours from 19 different courses.
The Great Smoky Mountain National Park, Big South Fork Recreation Area and Cumberland Gap National Historic Area are all within 90 minutes. For shoppers, adjacent to the Smoky Mountains in Pigeon Forge, hundreds of outlet shops are on hand.
In Oak Ridge, the American Museum of Science

and Energy will tell you the story of the atomic age and the role it played.
Birthplace of Alvin C. York, America's most decorated World War 1 soldier, is just two hours to the west. If you're lucky, you'll be greeted and provided a tour by Park Ranger Andy York, son of Alvin. His personal accounts are priceless.

 

Big Ridge State Park
1015 Big Ridge Road    Maynardville, TN 37807-1727
865-992-5523
Big Ridge State Park was one of five demonstration parks developed by the Tennessee Valley Authority in cooperation with the National Park Service and the Civilian Conservation Corps as an example of public recreation development along TVA lakeshores. The heavily forested, 3,687-acre park lies on the southern shore of TVA's Norris Lake in Union County, Tennessee. It is approximately 25 miles north of Knoxville and is

located on Highway  61, 12 miles east of I-75.
Volunteers are always welcome at the park to assist with special events, help with trail maintenance and litter pick-up. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please call the park at 865-992-5523 for more information. 

 

Frozen Head State Park
964 Flat Fork Road  Wartburg, TN 37887
423-346-3318    Fax: 423-346-6629
Frozen Head State Park and Natural Area is situated in the beautiful Cumberland Mountains of Eastern Tennessee near Wartburg. The 11,876 acres of relatively undisturbed forest contain some of the richest wildflower areas in Tennessee. The mountainous terrain varies from an elevation of 1,340 feet to over 3,000 feet on 14 different mountain peaks. Frozen Head, elevation of 3,324, is one of the highest peaks in Tennessee west of  

the Great Smoky Mountains, and from its observation tower one has a commanding view of the surrounding region. The Cumberland Plateau, Tennessee Ridge and Valley, and the Great Smoky Mountians are plainly visible on a clear day. In winter, the mountain peaks are often capped with snow or ice while the lower valleys remain unadorned, thus giving the parks namesake, Frozen Head.
The parks lush vegetation, small streams, waterfalls and beautiful mountains make Frozen Head one of Tennessee's most scenic parks. There are over 50 miles of foot trails which meander throughout the natural area, passing by waterfalls, rock shelters and giant mountain-top cap rocks.