








Address and Phone:
964 Flat Fork Road
Wartburg, TN 37887
Phone: (423) 346-3318
Fax: (423) 346-6629
Hours Open to the Public:
8:00 a.m. to sunset
Dates Closed:
Open year-round
Discounts:
Active Military, Senior Citizen Discount
City: Wartburg, TN
Region: East Tennessee
Subregion: Knoxville & Middle East
Frozen Head State Park and Natural Area is situated in the beautiful Cumberland Mountains of Eastern Tennessee near Wartburg. Frozen Head, elevation of 3,324, is one of the highest peaks in Tennessee west of the Great Smoky Mountains. From its observation tower on a clear day, one can plainly see the Cumberland Plateau, Tennessee Ridge and Valley, and the Great Smoky Mountains. In winter, the mountain peaks are often capped with snow or ice while the lower valleys remain unadorned, thus giving the park's namesake, Frozen Head. The park's lush vegetation, small streams, waterfalls and beautiful mountains make Frozen Head one of Tennessee's most scenic parks.
Fifty miles of backpacking and day-hiking trails provide wildlife-viewing opportunities. Frozen Head is a favorite destination for spring wildflower walks and birdwatchers. The spring wildflower display rivals the Smokies. This vast unfragmented forest provides nesting habitat for many neotropical migrants like the cerulean warbler. There are almost 60 miles of trails that meander through the natural area, many of which were constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930’s. Animal life is also abundant at Frozen Head as many species of birds, reptiles and amphibians are found in diverse habitats. The area contains significant mature forest and rare plants, and is one of the least disturbed areas remaining within the Cumberland Mountains of Tennessee.
From Harriman take Hwy. 27 North to Wartburg.
Turn right (East) on Hwy. 62.
Travel 2 miles and turn left on Flat Fork Road.
Travel 4 miles to the park entrance.
Get turn-by-turn direction using the interactive map above.
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