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.
Big Creek Expeditions
"Owner-operated whitewater rafting company located near Gatlinburg, Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, and Knoxville. Big Creek Expeditions offers two great rafting trips: Upper Pigeon for the adventurous and the Lower Pigeon for the younger crowd and less adventurous crowd. Located on Fox Fire Campgrounds ? RV Park and Riverside Campsite ...more
City: Hartford, TN
Phone: 877-477-RAFT (7238)
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
Birdsong Resort, Marina & Lakeside RV & Tent Campground
"Boat rentals, bait and tackle, cottages, campground, guide service, guided lake tours and freshwater pearl farm tours by ...more
City: Camden, TN
Phone: 800-225-7469
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
Bledsoe Creek State Park
"Bledsoe Creek State Park is open 7 a.m. to sunset year 'round. Enjoy camping, hiking, fishing, boating, picnicking, wildlife viewing and nearby local attractions.
Off Highway 25, this 164-acre park is situated on the Bledsoe Creek embayment of the U.S. Corps of Engineers Old Hickory Resevoir near the old 1780's settlement of Cairo in Sumner ...more
City: Gallatin, TN
Phone: (615) 452-3706
Blue Bank Resort
"We welcome you to the finest resort on Reelfoot Lake. If you're looking for the best place to stay on Reelfoot Lake, look no further. Or better yet go ahead and search, we know you'll find when it comes to lodging, fine dining, clean, affordable facilities, and fishing and hunting...there's no better outfitter on Reelfoot Lake. Feel free to browse ...more
City: Hornbeak, TN
Phone: (877) 258-3226
Blue Springs Marina
"Offering 260 wet slips, 84 dry storage. Gas and diesel. Full-service boat yard with repairs, seasonal restaurant and boat ...more
City: Ten Mile, TN
Phone: 866-376-7298
Bluewater Campground and Marina
"Year-round camping, boat launch, gas dock and good fishing on beautiful Lake Chickamauga. Located just 30 minutes north of ...more
City: Dayton, TN
Phone: 423-775-3265
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
Bowie Nature Park
"722-acre nature park with 12 miles of trails. Nature center has nature exhibits, a discovery room and the Bowie Museum. Joann's outdoor classroom, covered picnic shelters, barbeque grills, two playgrounds, picnic tables, five lakes ...more
City: Fairview, TN
Phone: 615-799-5544
Bruton Branch Recreation Area
"Primitive campground located on Pickwick Lake. Some waterfront spaces and other sites located across ...more
City: Savannah, TN
Phone: 731-689-3129
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
Cherokee Point Campground
"Quiet, tranquil, family-oriented campground on beautiful Watts Bar Lake. ...more
City: Ten Mile, TN
Phone: 423-334-9151
Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge
"Chickasaw National Wildlife Refuge lies in the Lower Mississippi River floodplain along the Chickasaw Bluff in western Tennessee. Chickasaw NWR currently encompasses 25,006 acres and includes the largest block of bottomland hardwood forest in Tennessee. Chickasaw NWR and adjacent lands are known to be important wintering and stop-over areas for a large portion of the Mississippi Flyway mallard population. Under ...more
City: Ripley, TN
Phone: 731- 635-7621
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: (800) 458-1752
Chilhowee Recreation Area
"Campground hosts available April - September. Seven acre lake, twenty-five miles of hiking/biking trails, scenic waterfall, all on Chilhowee ...more
City: Benton, TN
Phone: 423-338-5201
City Lake Natural Area
"Natural area with trails and ...more
City: Cookeville, TN
Phone: 931-520-4386
Clinch River
"A challenging river to fly fish, demanding a stealthy approach, delicate presentation, small flies and drag-free drifts. The Clinch tail water is 13 miles, flowing from Norris Dam through a beautiful pastoral setting of wooded ridges and ...more
City: Norris, TN
Phone: 865-457-4542
Clover Creek Guest Ranch and Hunting Lodge
"A natural escape located on a secluded 1100 acres in Northwest Tennessee approximately 7 miles from Reelfoot ...more
City: Hornbeak, TN
Phone: 1-866-538-3029
Coal Creek Miner's Trail
"Relive coal mining history and explore the scenic mountains and streams of Coal Creek by traveling the new Motor Discovery ...more
City: Lake City, TN
Phone: 800-524-3602
Coker Creek Falls
"Cascading waterfall of seven ledges. Easy to moderate trail follows Coker Creek. Call or visit their website for more ...more
City: Coker Creek, TN
Phone: 423-442-9147
Colditz Cove State Natural Area
"Colditz Cove is one of Tennessee's newest natural areas. It is characterized by high bluffs, rugged gorges, lush rhododendron, large trees and a beautiful waterfall. Colditz Cove State Natural Area is located near Allardt, ...more
City: Jamestown, TN
Phone: 931-879-5821
Collierville Greenbelt System
"The Greenbelt system is designed for the construction of over 60 miles of trails and sidewalks connecting parks, schools, neighborhoods, and commercial districts. The town currently manages over 4-1/2 miles of trails within the corporate ...more
City: Collierville, TN
Phone: 901-853-3225
Bright Future Equine Center
"Horseback riding lessons, trail riding, national horse showing, team roping, multi-purpose arena ...more
City: Hohenwald, TN
Phone: 931-628-5510
Bucksnort Trail Ride
""A vacation at Bucksnort Trail Ride can become a special part of your life." Horseback riding on miles of wooded trails gives a unique thrill. During our week long rides we will serve you 3 home cooked meals, you will enjoy a band on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday Nights. A Fun Auction on Thursday ...more
City: McEwen, TN
Phone: (615) 662-7512
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
Cades Cove Riding Stables
"Horseback riding and carriage rides through mountain scenery with guides. Hayrides around Cade's Cove viewing the ...more
City: Townsend, TN
Phone: 865-448-6286
Carriage Tours of Memphis
"Enjoy a romantic or informative horse-drawn carriage ride through historic Downtown Memphis. Drivers give history as well as info on attractions, food and more. Available throughout the Mid-South area for weddings and parties ...more
City: Memphis, TN
Phone: 901-527-7542
Cedars of Lebanon State Park
"Cedars of Lebanon State Park is named for the dense cedar forest that existed in the biblical lands of Lebanon. The park contains 900 acres which are used for intensive recreation. An additional 8,100 acres are operated by the Parks Division as a natural area and by the Forestry Division as a State ...more
City: Lebanon, TN
Phone: 800-713-5180
Cherokee Point Campground
"Quiet, tranquil, family-oriented campground on beautiful Watts Bar Lake. ...more
City: Ten Mile, TN
Phone: 423-334-9151
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: (800) 458-1752
Circle K Horse Pavilion
"Guided trail rides over 240 acres, elevated terrain and beautiful rock formations. Also well trained horses for eight and under in enclosed ...more
City: Cookeville, TN
Phone: 931-528-2287
City Lake Natural Area
"Natural area with trails and ...more
City: Cookeville, TN
Phone: 931-520-4386
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
Bell Witch Cave & Canoe Rental
"Associated with the true story of the Bell Witch and considered to be one of the most haunted places in ...more
City: Adams, TN
Phone: 615-696-3055
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
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
Birdsong Resort, Marina & Lakeside RV & Tent Campground
"Boat rentals, bait and tackle, cottages, campground, guide service, guided lake tours and freshwater pearl farm tours by ...more
City: Camden, TN
Phone: 800-225-7469
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
Bledsoe Creek State Park
"Bledsoe Creek State Park is open 7 a.m. to sunset year 'round. Enjoy camping, hiking, fishing, boating, picnicking, wildlife viewing and nearby local attractions.
Off Highway 25, this 164-acre park is situated on the Bledsoe Creek embayment of the U.S. Corps of Engineers Old Hickory Resevoir near the old 1780's settlement of Cairo in Sumner ...more
City: Gallatin, TN
Phone: (615) 452-3706
Blueberries on the Buffalo Farm
"Blueberries on the Buffalo Farm is a pick-your-own blueberry farm located in northern Lawrence County, Tennessee near the Amish community. This is a small family farm situated on the banks of the scenic Buffalo River. Owners Dan and Debbie Eiser strive to provide a clean, safe, family-friendly environment, and produce high-quality berries without the use of pesticides or herbicides. In ...more
City: Lawrenceburg, TN
Phone: (931) 964-4578
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
Bowie Nature Park
"722-acre nature park with 12 miles of trails. Nature center has nature exhibits, a discovery room and the Bowie Museum. Joann's outdoor classroom, covered picnic shelters, barbeque grills, two playgrounds, picnic tables, five lakes ...more
City: Fairview, TN
Phone: 615-799-5544
Brandon Spring Group Center
"Brandon Spring Group Center is located in the Tennessee portion of Land Between The Lakes National Recreation Area. Brandon is for organized groups, has eight dorms and can sleep 128. There are also campfire areas, recreational activities and ...more
City: Golden Pond, TN
Phone: 800-LBL7077
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