Outdoor Recreation
Be warned: Full-on excitement is waiting in Tennessee! Decide if you want intense action, a wilderness experience, an invigorating getaway or an easy family outing. Our waterways and trails have distinct personalities and experiences to offer.
If whitewater's your passion try Tennessee's premier rafting river, the Ocoee, site of the 1996 Olympics and one of America's Top Ten Rivers, or the Cumberland in Big South Fork National Recreation Area, the Lower Nolichucky, Watauga and Holston rivers. You can kayak the four-mile paddle from Cane Hollow to the base of the 130-foot rush of Burgess Falls on Center Hill Lake or canoe Waynesboro's scenic Buffalo River with its quiet beauty. If a refreshing family is more your style, take in the cool water in Townsend in the Smoky Mountains. In Memphis, experience the Mighty Mississippi at Mud Island River Park, where education and water sports meet, or relax in the undisturbed headwaters and forests of the serene Wolf River. Whatever your favorite water sport, Tennessee has plenty to offer.
Adventures Unlimited
"A full service Adventure Resort, Adventures Unlimited offers world class Adventures on the Ocoee River and Hiwassee River. Experience some of the best whitewater river rafting in East Tennessee with one of the country's premier white water rafting companies.
Reliable water and exciting whitewater guarantee a fantastic adventure while knowledgeable guides and friendly staff makes sure your adventure is as ...more
City: Ocoee, TN
Phone: 800-662-0667
Agency Creek Campground
"Located on the banks of the Tennessee River, Agency Creek campground offers everything you could want during your visit to Decatur.
Enjoy covered boat slips, camping, swimming, fishing, playground, and bathrooms with shower. The environment is family oriented and the surroundings are beautiful. Treat yourself to hours of fishing, swimming and river recreation. This is truly the place to stay ...more
City: Decatur, TN
Phone: 423-334-0927
Anchor Inn Marina
"Thirty-two camp sites on the Tennessee river. Surrounded by water on 3 sides. Electric hook ups, water, shower house, and dumping ...more
City: New Johnsonville, TN
Phone: 931-535-2995
Anderson Road Recreation Area
"Fee. Open May 15 - September ...more
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 877-444-6777
Andersonville Marina
"Located on beautiful Norris Lake approx. 20 miles north of Knoxville. A perfect place to relax and enjoy the beauty and adventure of East ...more
City: Andersonville, TN
Phone: 888-419-7502
Appalachian Caverns
"Offering an hour guided tour through beautiful formations and bridges. Historical site used during the Civil War as a hospital. Campsites ...more
City: Blountville, TN
Phone: 423-323-2337
Appalachian Caverns and Campground
"Offering an hour guided tour through beautiful formations and bridges. Historical site used during the Civil War as a hospital. Campsites and picnic areas are ...more
City: Blountville, TN
Phone: 423-323-2337
Bald River Falls
"Cascading over 100 feet onto the rocks below, you can view these falls from your car or hike above the falls through the Bald River ...more
City: Tellico Plains, TN
Phone: 800-245-5428
Barton Springs Recreation Area
"Sixty-seven campsites; 40 with water and 50 amp electric. Swimming beach, picnic pavilion, hot showers and resident ...more
City: Tullahoma, TN
Phone: 256-386-3442
Bayside Marina & Resort
"Lakefront motel and cabins, sleeping 2 - 8 persons, covered slips, houseboat, pontoon, bass and fishing boat ...more
City: Ten Mile, TN
Phone: (865) 376-7031
Beaver Dam Lodge & Marina
"Marina, lakeside grill, boat and slip rental, gas, bait, tackle, beer, soda, ice. One- and two-bedroom efficiencies ...more
City: Camden, TN
Phone: 731-584-3963
Beech Bend Campground
"Beech Bend Campground is a quiet place to get away from it all. We are located five miles east of Parsons on the beautiful Tennessee River. 76 campsites, 2 playgrounds, boat rental, clean restrooms, full hookups and a dump ...more
City: Decaturville, TN
Phone: 731-847-4252
Beech Lake Family Camping Resort
"Enjoy camping, fishing, water sports and beautiful scenery just halfway between Memphis and ...more
City: Lexington, TN
Phone: 731-968-9542
Beech River Watershed Development Authority
"Beech, Pine, Sycamore, Dogwood and Redbud Lakes and adjacent lands are open to fishing, swimming, hunting, boating, hiking and outdoor ...more
City: Lexington, TN
Phone: 731-968-6191
Duck River Blueway
"The scenic Duck River Blueway has something for everyone, waterwise. It features the only Class II rapid on the lower part of the river, several series of fast running shoals, numerous islands, historic features, and a great abundance of wildlife. Keep your eyes open for great blue herons, belted kingfishers, numerous warblers in summer, minks, muskrats and river otters. In ...more
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 615-386-3171
French Broad Blueway
"The French Broad River corridor is a vital habitat for wildlife, and water quality is vital as the river is a drinking water source for many communities. Enjoy your paddle and help protect the resources. "Leave No Trace" principles are the best way to protect your river ...more
Phone: 828-252-8474, ext. 114
Tennessee River Blueway
"The Tennessee River Blueway was formed by the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) in the 1930s and designated as a river trail in 2002. The blueway extends from Chickamauga Dam in Chattanooga, flowing 48 miles west through the Tennessee River Gorge to Nickajack Dam in neighboring Marion County. It provides opportunities for canoeists and kayakers to take day trips or camp ...more
City: Chattanooga, TN
Phone: 423-751-0011
Tennessee River Gorge
"The only large river canyon bordering a mid-sized city, the Tennessee River Gorge is a unique carving of the river through the Cumberland Plateau, encompassing 27,000 acres. Habitats for more than a thousand varieties of plants, trees, grasses and flowers as well as a diversified wildlife population exist in this scenic terrain.
The Gorge is referred to as "Tennessee's Grand Canyon," ...more
City: Chattanooga, TN
Phone: 423-266-0314
Appalachian Caverns
"Offering an hour guided tour through beautiful formations and bridges. Historical site used during the Civil War as a hospital. Campsites ...more
City: Blountville, TN
Phone: 423-323-2337
Appalachian Caverns and Campground
"Offering an hour guided tour through beautiful formations and bridges. Historical site used during the Civil War as a hospital. Campsites and picnic areas are ...more
City: Blountville, TN
Phone: 423-323-2337
Bald River Falls
"Cascading over 100 feet onto the rocks below, you can view these falls from your car or hike above the falls through the Bald River ...more
City: Tellico Plains, TN
Phone: 800-245-5428
Big Frog Expeditions
"Puts the fun in Ocoee whitewater rafting. Family and youth group trips are our specialty. Come and try out our platform tent camp for a great overnight stay and combine with hiking, mountain biking and lake kayak ...more
City: Benton, TN
Phone: 877-776-2633
Big Hill Pond State Park
"Includes McNatt Fishing Lake and a boardwalk across Dismal Swamp, a unique southern bottomland ...more
City: Pocahontas, TN
Phone: (731) 645-7967
Big Ridge State Park
"Big Ridge State Park was one of five demonstration parks developed in the 1930s by the Tennessee Valley Authority in cooperation with the National Park Service and the Civilian Conservation Corp as an example of public recreation development along TVA's Norris Lake. Before the park was created, the area was heavily populated and used for agriculture.
The heavily forested, 3,687-acre park ...more
City: Maynardville, TN
Phone: (800) 471-5305
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
"The Big South Fork of the Cumberland River passes through 90 miles of scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide range of natural and historic features while offering a wide variety of recreational ...more
City: Oneida, TN
Phone: 423-286-7275
Blackberry Farm
"On a 4,200-acre estate in the foothills of Tennessee’s Smoky Mountains, Blackberry is one of the South’s most celebrated country inns. Those in the know commend its exquisite location, first-rate service and delicious food. (The inn produces its own cheese, eggs, honey, vegetables and fruit for its guests.) The property’s two ponds and stream beckon anglers who travel here solely ...more
City: Walland, TN
Phone: 800-273-6004
Booker T. Washington State Park
"Situated on the shores of scenic Chickamauga Lake not far from the city of Chattanooga is 353-acre Booker T. Washington State Park. The parks is named in honor of the famous leader, Booker Taliaferro Washington. Washington was born into slavery at Hale's Ford, Virginia, but with great determination he secured an education and went on to become one of our ...more
City: Chattanooga, TN
Phone: 423-894-4955
Buck Bald
"Bald Mountain, with a 360-degree-view of three states. Picnic area, hiking, biking, photography. No restrooms. Visit website for more ...more
City: Coker Creek, TN
Phone: 800-245-5428
Buffalo River Trail Ride
"Campsites with or without electrical hook-ups, modern bath houses and miles of picturesque trails. Relaxing, peaceful camping and ...more
City: Waynesboro, TN
Phone: 877-654-3164
Cades Cove Heritage Tours
"Purchase tickets online, over the phone, or in ...more
City: Townsend, TN
Phone: 865-448-8838
Cedar Creek Iron Furnace
"The only remaining "double stack" furnace in the western rim of Tennessee, which ceased operation during the Civil War. The location is now a ...more
City: Linden, TN
Phone: 931-589-2434
Cheatham Wildlife Management Area
"A 20,000 acre Wildlife Management Area. They ensure that hunting, biking, birding and other activities put wildlife ...more
City: Ashland City, TN
Phone: 615-792-4510
Chickasaw State Park
"Chickasaw State Rustic Park is situated on some of the highest terrain in west Tennessee. Of the area's 14,384 acres of timberland, 1,280 acres are used for recreation. The remainder is state forest managed jointly by the State Forestry Division and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The park is located in Chester and Hardeman Counties, 18 miles south of Jackson, ...more
City: Henderson, TN
Phone: 731-989-5141
A Tennessee Guest Ranch
"Hidden in the hills of Sequatchie Valley just outside of Chattanooga, Tennessee Guest Ranch offers guests an equine experience unlike any other. Immerse yourself in a horse lover's paradise as you spend your days learning about horses and improving your equestrian skills in the foothills of Tennessee.
Meet your horse when you check in, for this will be your faithful ...more
City: Dunlap, TN
Phone: 423-554HORSE
Airpark Equestrian Stables
"Welcome to a equestrian community designed for people who expect nothing but the best for their homes and their horses. Surrounded by natural Tennessee beauty, Big South Fork Airpark is a rural yet sophisticated community designed where rustic elegance complements the equestrian lifestyle. Enjoy 450 acres of BSF Airpark trails immediately adjacent to 180 miles of trails in the Big ...more
City: Oneida, TN
Phone: 877-273-7275
Anderson Road Recreation Area
"Fee. Open May 15 - September ...more
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 877-444-6777
Appalachian Caverns
"Offering an hour guided tour through beautiful formations and bridges. Historical site used during the Civil War as a hospital. Campsites ...more
City: Blountville, TN
Phone: 423-323-2337
Appalachian Caverns and Campground
"Offering an hour guided tour through beautiful formations and bridges. Historical site used during the Civil War as a hospital. Campsites and picnic areas are ...more
City: Blountville, TN
Phone: 423-323-2337
Apple Valley Stables
"A 45-minute horseback tour of the local foothills with a guide for $17 per ...more
City: Townsend, TN
Phone: 865-448-8300
Avans Farm Retreat and Bed & Breakfast
"Avans Farm is a place where you can escape your hectic city life and enjoy a taste of country living for a day or even a few days. It can be a retreat or Bed & Breakfast -- you choose!
It's a great place for -
* Bed & Breakfast Stay
* ...more
City: Brush Creek, TN
Phone: 866-408-6456
Bald River Falls
"Cascading over 100 feet onto the rocks below, you can view these falls from your car or hike above the falls through the Bald River ...more
City: Tellico Plains, TN
Phone: 800-245-5428
Big Creek Stables and Outpost at Grassy Fork
"Guided horseback trail rides. Primitive and platform camping. Packages available. Located on the edge of the Cherokee National Forest. Age ...more
City: Hartford, TN
Phone: 423-487-5742
Big Frog Expeditions
"Puts the fun in Ocoee whitewater rafting. Family and youth group trips are our specialty. Come and try out our platform tent camp for a great overnight stay and combine with hiking, mountain biking and lake kayak ...more
City: Benton, TN
Phone: 877-776-2633
Big Hill Pond State Park
"Includes McNatt Fishing Lake and a boardwalk across Dismal Swamp, a unique southern bottomland ...more
City: Pocahontas, TN
Phone: (731) 645-7967
Big South Fork Lodge
"Something for everyone with rooms, RV parking and camping. Stalls, shower house and restaurant. Across from the Cumberland Trail ...more
City: Jamestown, TN
Phone: (931) 879-4230
Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area
"The Big South Fork of the Cumberland River passes through 90 miles of scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide range of natural and historic features while offering a wide variety of recreational ...more
City: Oneida, TN
Phone: 423-286-7275
Birdsong Trail Ride, Inc.
"See what nature has to offer from a view in the saddle. Hills, valleys, creeks, deer, turkey and ...more
City: Camden, TN
Phone: 731-584-9206
Black Bear Cove RV Park
"Black Bear Cove RV Park is located in the Hiwassee and Ocoee River basins of southeast Tennessee with river frontage on the beautiful scenic Hiwassee River. The RV park has full hook-up facilities consisting of 41 beautiful sites with great views of the mountains and is open year ...more
Phone: 866-438-4399
A Walk in the Woods
"Treat yourself to the full Smoky Mountain experience with a Walk in the Woods. Experienced and knowledgeable, the guides at a Walk in the Woods will guide you to the incredible vistas, gentle cascades, waterfalls, majestic ancient forests, clear mountain streams, old home sites, graveyards and hidden trails for which the Smokies are known.
When planning for a trip with ...more
City: Gatlinburg, TN
Phone: 865-436-8283
Anderson Road Recreation Area
"Fee. Open May 15 - September ...more
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 877-444-6777
Appalachian Caverns
"Offering an hour guided tour through beautiful formations and bridges. Historical site used during the Civil War as a hospital. Campsites ...more
City: Blountville, TN
Phone: 423-323-2337
Appalachian Caverns and Campground
"Offering an hour guided tour through beautiful formations and bridges. Historical site used during the Civil War as a hospital. Campsites and picnic areas are ...more
City: Blountville, TN
Phone: 423-323-2337
Appalachian National Scenic Trail
"Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers access to the Tennessee portion of the Appalachian Trail, or "AT," a favorite of hikers the world over. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park, with more than 70 miles of crestline Trail, features the highest elevations of the entire footpath, well above six thousand feet. Clingman's Dome is the highest point on the entire ...more
City: Gatlinburg, TN
Phone: 865-436-1200
Bacon Ridge Trail
"A 3.4-mile trail and outdoor classroom. Describes forest management activities and land-use history. Self-guided ...more
City: Kingston, TN
Phone: 865-376-6185
Baker's Bluff
"One of the most scenic views along the Natchez Trace overlooking the Duck River and fertile farmland typical of this ...more
City: Shady Grove, TN
Phone: 931-729-5774
Bald River Falls
"Cascading over 100 feet onto the rocks below, you can view these falls from your car or hike above the falls through the Bald River ...more
City: Tellico Plains, TN
Phone: 800-245-5428
Bandy Creek Campground
"The free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries pass through 90 miles of scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide range of natural and historic features. The area offers a broad range of recreational ...more
City: Oneida, TN
Phone: 800-365CAMP
Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium
"A 3,500-acre nature preserve with planetarium and observatory. Programs, animal habitats and hiking trails ...more
City: Kingsport, TN
Phone: 423-229-9447
Beaman Park and Nature Center
"Beaman Park preserves and protects the natural, historical, cultural and recreational features of the area in and around Beaman Park. The park hosts monthly interpretive hikes, which meet at the Creekside Trailhead, and has many wildflower plantings.
This wild and rugged land is a unique treasure in Nashville's park system. The area was once known as Paradise Ridge, and while the ...more
City: Joelton, TN
Phone: (615) 299-9586
Beech River Watershed Development Authority
"Beech, Pine, Sycamore, Dogwood and Redbud Lakes and adjacent lands are open to fishing, swimming, hunting, boating, hiking and outdoor ...more
City: Lexington, TN
Phone: 731-968-6191
Benton MacKaye Trail
"With thousands of miles of hiking trails throughout Tennessee, there are plenty of options to choose from if you want to take a hike. These choices include 90 miles of the Benton MacKaye Trail, the trail named after the father of the Appalachian Trail.
Until 2005, the northern terminus of the Benton MacKaye Trail was in the Cherokee National Forest ...more
City: Nashville, TN
Phone: 888-891-8332
Big Cypress Tree State Park
"Visitors to the 330-acre Big Cypress Tree State Park in the natural area will find a clean and peaceful park where they can relax and enjoy nature. Having a picnic in the picnic shelter is a popular activity. A variety of plant life ranging from native wild flowers to native trees may be seen here. Examples are showy evening primrose, ...more
City: Greenfield, TN
Phone: 731-235-2700
Big Frog Expeditions
"Puts the fun in Ocoee whitewater rafting. Family and youth group trips are our specialty. Come and try out our platform tent camp for a great overnight stay and combine with hiking, mountain biking and lake kayak ...more
City: Benton, TN
Phone: 877-776-2633
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