Camping Regulations

HIKER-CAMPER-CLIMBER-CAVER CHECKLIST
CAMPING REGULATIONS
  • Camping is by reservation only. Reserve via the online campsite reservation system.
  • Check-in time for camping is 12:00 pm (Central); check-out time is 10:00 am (Central).
  • Your camping receipt or name associated with reservation MUST be placed in the dash of each vehicle that is parked overnight.
  • Camp only in designated campgrounds.
  • The gathering of firewood is limited to dead materials on the ground. Fires are permitted in established fire rings only. Don’t move fire rings, burn trash, or leave a fire unattended.
  • Quiet Hours in all campgrounds are between the hours of 10:00 pm and 6:00 am.

PARK REGULATIONS
  • Hike on designated trails only. No off trail hiking, shortcuts, or "bush whacking."
  • All trails are marked with a white or blue blaze.
  • Absolutely no hiking after dark.
  • Do not jump from waterfalls or cliffs in any park area. Swim at your own risk.
  • Pets must always be leashed and under control.
  • Horses, bicycles and vehicles of all kinds are prohibited on trails and backcountry roads, except in specially designated areas.
  • Destroying, digging, removing or possessing any live tree, shrub or plant is prohibited.
  • Hunting, killing, wounding, harassing, or capture of any wildlife is prohibited.

Any violation of any park rules and regulations shall be a misdemeanor and punishable under general laws relating to misdemeanors by the authority of T.C.A. Section 11-1-108.  For a complete list of all State Park Rules and Regulations, please visit http://tnstateparks.com/about/policies


CAMPGROUND RESERVATION POLICIES
  • Nightly campsite fees are based on location, season and site amenities. Fees are subject to state and local taxes, and are subject to change.
  • Advance reservations are available prior to arrival via the online campsite reservation system, and may be made up to 1 year in advance. There is a non-refundable advance reservation fee per campsite, per night that provides for managing the reservation system at Tennessee State Parks.
  • Individuals requesting to rent overnight accommodations must be eighteen (18) years of age or older. A parent or an adult must accompany children or individuals under the age of eighteen years. Valid identification may be requested and/or required by park personnel for verification of age.
  • Reservations may be cancelled up to and including 2 days prior to the scheduled arrival date with a refund of all campground fees - minus the advance reservation fee.
  • Cancellations made 1 day prior to arrival date will forfeit the first night's campsite fees, taxes and the advance reservation fee.
  • Cancellations made the same day as the scheduled arrival, for reservations of two or more days, will forfeit the first two nights rate, taxes and the advance reservation fee, per campsite. If only one night was reserved, cancelling on the scheduled arrival date will forfeit all fees and taxes, per campsite.
  • To cancel your reservation, please contact the park directly during regular business hours. Cancellations may not be made online or via voicemail.
  • Guests that do not occupy their reserved site by 12:00 noon the day following the first nights' reservation will forfeit all fees and the reserved campsite may become available for other guests.
  • If you do not intend to occupy a reserved site on the first reserved night, contact the park so that we can hold the site for you, or assist you in making other arrangements.