State Parks Near Chattanooga, Tennessee
18 state park units lie within 50 miles of Chattanooga, including 6 parks across the line in Georgia and Alabama. The closest is Booker T. Washington State Park, about 5 mi northeast of town. 5 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Booker T. Washington State Park5 mi northeast
- Within 25 miles
- 5of 18 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 137 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 6pets allowed
State parks near Chattanooga, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Chattanooga; driving distance is usually longer.
Booker T. Washington State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and biking. Water access includes a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. There are also lodge rooms for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Booker T. Washington State Park →Harrison Bay State Park
The park supports golf, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. On the water side, there is a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 5 camping areas (RV sites, tent sites, and group camping).
Hours, fees and rules for Harrison Bay State Park →North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park
Things to do include swimming, fishing, and hiking. Overnight options include 4 camping areas, with tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites.
Hours, fees and rules for North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park →Red Clay State Historic Park
The park supports historic sites and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Red Clay State Historic Park →Cloudland Canyon State Park
Visitors come for cave tours, golf, horseback riding, historic sites, and disc golf. The official site lists about 30 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for Cloudland Canyon State Park →Cherokee Trail of Tears State Park
Cherokee Trail of Tears State Park is a park in Meigs County, about 6 miles south of Dayton.
Hours, fees and rules for Cherokee Trail of Tears State Park →Chief Vann House State Historic Site
Visitors come for historic sites and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Chief Vann House State Historic Site →Fiery Gizzard State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, swimming, fishing, and hiking. Camping is available: 9 camping areas, including tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Fiery Gizzard State Park →Savage Gulf State Park
Things to do include hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 60 miles, according to the park. Camping is available: 9 camping areas, including tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites. There are also cabins for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Savage Gulf State Park →Head of the Crow State Park
Things to do include hiking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Head of the Crow State Park →Fort Mountain State Park
Visitors come for golf, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, boating, and biking. The official site lists about 27 miles of trails. Water access includes a swimming beach and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Fort Mountain State Park →Ocoee River State Park
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and hiking. Water access includes a boat ramp. Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including tent sites and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Ocoee River State Park →New Echota State Historic Site
Popular activities here are historic sites, fishing, ranger programs, and hiking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
Hours, fees and rules for New Echota State Historic Site →Fall Creek Falls State Park
The park supports golf, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Fall Creek Falls State Park →Hiwassee Scenic River State Park
For overnight stays there are campsites (tent sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Hiwassee Scenic River State Park →James H. Floyd State Park
Popular activities here are canoeing and kayaking, boating, wildlife watching, fishing, and geocaching. Water access includes a boat ramp and a fishing pier.
Hours, fees and rules for James H. Floyd State Park →DeSoto State Park
Visitors come for horseback riding, mountain biking, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, and swimming. The official site lists about 35 miles of trails.
Hours, fees and rules for DeSoto State Park →Cardwell Mountain State Archaeological Park
Cardwell Mountain State Archaeological Park is a historic site in Warren County, about 6 miles east of McMinnville.
Hours, fees and rules for Cardwell Mountain State Archaeological Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Chattanooga
- Booker T. Washington State Park 5 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Harrison Bay State Park 10 mi northeast · Campground listed
- North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park 12 mi north · Campground listed
- Cloudland Canyon State Park 21 mi southwest · 122 campsites
- Fiery Gizzard State Park 33 mi northwest · Campground listed
+ 8 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Chattanooga
- Booker T. Washington State Park 5 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Cloudland Canyon State Park 21 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Savage Gulf State Park 35 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Fort Mountain State Park 37 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Fall Creek Falls State Park 41 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 2 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Chattanooga
- North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park 12 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Chief Vann House State Historic Site 32 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Fiery Gizzard State Park 33 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- Savage Gulf State Park 35 mi northwest · Pets allowed under park rules
- New Echota State Historic Site 41 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 1 more in the list above
Swimming near Chattanooga
- Booker T. Washington State Park 5 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Harrison Bay State Park 10 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park 12 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Fiery Gizzard State Park 33 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- Fort Mountain State Park 37 mi southeast · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 2 more in the list above
Hiking near Chattanooga
- Booker T. Washington State Park 5 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Harrison Bay State Park 10 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park 12 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Red Clay State Historic Park 18 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Cloudland Canyon State Park 21 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
+ 10 more in the list above
Fishing near Chattanooga
- Booker T. Washington State Park 5 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Harrison Bay State Park 10 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park 12 mi north · Fishing listed
- Cloudland Canyon State Park 21 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Fiery Gizzard State Park 33 mi northwest · Fishing listed
+ 6 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Chattanooga
What is the closest state park to Chattanooga?
Booker T. Washington State Park is the closest, about 5 miles northeast of Chattanooga in a straight line. Next are Harrison Bay State Park and North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park.
How many state parks are near Chattanooga?
18 state park units are within 50 miles, and 5 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Chattanooga have camping?
13 parks list camping, the nearest being Booker T. Washington State Park, Harrison Bay State Park and North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Chattanooga?
Yes, at 6 parks, including North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park, Chief Vann House State Historic Site and Fiery Gizzard State Park. Dogs usually must be leashed, and some areas such as beaches or buildings may be off-limits.
Are there free state parks near Chattanooga?
None of the nearby parks list free entry; most charge a daily vehicle fee or accept an annual pass. Fees are on each park page.
State parks near other cities
- Near Cleveland, TN23 mi east
- Near Athens, TN45 mi northeast
- Near Winchester, TN49 mi west
- Near McMinnville, TN52 mi northwest
- Near Scottsboro, AL54 mi southwest
- Near Manchester, TN54 mi northwest
- Near Rome, GA55 mi south
- Near Crossville, TN63 mi north
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Built from official park data and updated as parks change; this list was last rebuilt Oct 30, 2026. Features shown are those the official source lists. Filter these parks on the map.