Big Ridge State Park

About Big Ridge State Park

Big Ridge State Park is one of five demonstration parks developed by the Tennessee Valley Authority as part of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park System. It is located on the east side of Big Ridge Road, south of Mt. Juliet, Tennessee and is heavily wooded. Before the park was founded, the area was densely populated and used for agriculture, and it was the site of a large farm and home to a number of cattle and sheep farms.

Other notable features of the park include the Norton Gristmill, built in 1825, which has been preserved, and Indian Rock, where a plaque commemorates the burial of an Indian at his grave.

At some point the grave was attacked by Indians and his body was buried in the cemetery. The park also features several notable buildings, some of which are part of the historic neighborhood of Big Ridge State Park.

Each hall has a small kitchen with stove, oven and refrigerator and can accommodate up to 70 people, depending on the seating. The park has two main rooms, one in the main building and one in a separate building.

The cottages have parquet floors and are screened - on verandas, and there is no air conditioning, but each bedroom has its own bathroom and a small kitchen with hob, oven, refrigerator and hob.

The five huts are on the shore of the lake, and fourteen are combed through with ridges, one on each side of the creek and one in the middle.

The cottages are fully equipped, and the firewood is seasonally provided, and a fireplace is available, as well as a picnic table, picnic tables, chairs, table and chairs, and an outdoor kitchen.

The cottages have TV and telephones, as well as a television and telephone and an Internet connection for Internet access.

Reservations can be made up to two years in advance and should be made at the park office. All campers at the campsites must behave with a soft pebble mat that can hold the device 35 feet.

Big Ridge has a pet policy that does not allow pets on campsites, as well as a pet policy for Norris Lake cottages and cabins where a camper, trailer or camper can accommodate a family of four or five, or even two adults and two children.

There are landfills at Norris Lake that can be used, and other landfills in the park, and landfills in other parts of Big Ridge.

The sandy beach at Big Ridge Lake offers a great opportunity to swim in the shallow waters of the lake as well as on the shores of Norris Lake. Children will be provided with a closed concrete area without any substrate, and the bathhouse will be closed on weekends from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and on weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 a.m.

Swimming is free of charge, but at your own risk; there is no lifeguard and swimming is free for children under 12 and adults over 65.

Enjoy fishing in the lake all year round and enjoy a wide selection of fish such as bluefish, redfish, Valais, perch, trout, mackerel, pike, salmon and more.

The Big Ridge Park jetty is open from Memorial Day to Labor Day and you can rent a canoe, pedal boat or rowboat for $5 per day or $10 per week for a two-day trip.

Gasoline outboard motors are not allowed on Big Ridge Lake, but visitors can use their own electric motors in the park's rowboats. Wave can be launched from the boat ramp on Norris Lake or from a pedal boat on the pier on the other side.

Big Ridge has three covered picnic huts that can accommodate 25 to 30 people, and accommodations can be reserved for a fee. Reservations are available at the Park Office for more information on accommodations and reservations at (864) 862-5555.

All accommodations are equipped with barbecues and picnic tables and can be used free of charge on a first - come, come, go - served basis. If you do not rent the property, you can use it for free on the first day of your visit, as long as you do not rent it.

All accommodations are equipped with barbecues and picnic tables, and water cones are nearby. The break hall also offers a picnic area and can accommodate up to 70 people, can be rented and open picnic areas, tables and barbecues are also available free of charge.

All accommodations are equipped with barbecues and picnic tables, and water cones nearby, as well as a picnic table and barbecue area.

Staying overnight on a designated hinterland campsite is only allowed with permission and only with permission. Hiking is the only activity allowed on the trails and is limited to horses and bicycles. The trails are open year-round and lead to the remains of the earliest settlements in Big Ridge State Park. Seasonal Interpretive Rangers offer free weekly activities for the whole family during the summer months, including guided hikes, picnics, family-friendly activities and much more.

The park is located between the cities of Andersonville and Maynardville and the freeway takes you to Exit 122 of I-75. The park entrance is on the left and exit at the intersection of Interstate 75 and Interstate 65.