State Parks Near McMinnville, Tennessee
17 state park units lie within 50 miles of McMinnville. The closest is Cardwell Mountain State Archaeological Park, about 6 mi east of town. 5 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Cardwell Mountain State Archaeological Park6 mi east
- Within 25 miles
- 5of 17 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 137 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 10pets allowed
State parks near McMinnville, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central McMinnville; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →Rock Island State Park
Visitors come for historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. Water access includes a boat ramp. Camping is available: 2 camping areas, including RV sites and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Rock Island 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 →Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park
Things to do include historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, fishing, biking, and hiking. Camping is available: campsites, including RV sites and tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park →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 →Burgess Falls State Park
Popular activities here are fishing and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Burgess Falls State Park →Scott's Gulf Wilderness State Park
Camping is available: 7 camping areas, including tent sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Scott's Gulf Wilderness State Park →Edgar Evins State Park
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Edgar Evins State Park →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 →Cummins Falls State Park
Visitors come for swimming, fishing, and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Cummins Falls 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 →Cedars of Lebanon State Park
Things to do include golf, historic sites, disc golf, swimming, and hiking. Camping is available: 3 camping areas, including RV sites and tent sites. There are also cabins and lodge rooms for rent.
Hours, fees and rules for Cedars of Lebanon State Park →Tims Ford State Park
The park supports golf, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals.
Hours, fees and rules for Tims Ford 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 →Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park
Things to do include hiking. For overnight stays there are 2 camping areas (tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites).
Hours, fees and rules for Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park →Cumberland Mountain State Park
The park supports golf, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. On the water side, there is boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 6 camping areas, with RV sites, tent sites, and primitive or hike-in sites.
Hours, fees and rules for Cumberland Mountain 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 →
Best picks by activity
Camping near McMinnville
- Rock Island State Park 12 mi northeast · Campground listed
- Savage Gulf State Park 18 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park 23 mi southwest · Campground listed
- Fall Creek Falls State Park 24 mi east · Campground listed
- Scott's Gulf Wilderness State Park 28 mi northeast · Campground listed
+ 8 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near McMinnville
- Rock Island State Park 12 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Savage Gulf State Park 18 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Fall Creek Falls State Park 24 mi east · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Edgar Evins State Park 28 mi north · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Cedars of Lebanon State Park 42 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 2 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near McMinnville
- Rock Island State Park 12 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Savage Gulf State Park 18 mi southeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- Fall Creek Falls State Park 24 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Edgar Evins State Park 28 mi north · Pets allowed under park rules
- Fiery Gizzard State Park 30 mi south · Pets allowed under park rules
+ 5 more in the list above
Swimming near McMinnville
- Rock Island State Park 12 mi northeast · Beach, pool or swim area
- Fall Creek Falls State Park 24 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Edgar Evins State Park 28 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
- Fiery Gizzard State Park 30 mi south · Beach, pool or swim area
- Cummins Falls State Park 41 mi north · Beach, pool or swim area
+ 4 more in the list above
Hiking near McMinnville
- Rock Island State Park 12 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
- Savage Gulf State Park 18 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park 23 mi southwest · Hiking trails listed
- Fall Creek Falls State Park 24 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Burgess Falls State Park 27 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 9 more in the list above
Fishing near McMinnville
- Rock Island State Park 12 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park 23 mi southwest · Fishing listed
- Fall Creek Falls State Park 24 mi east · Fishing listed
- Burgess Falls State Park 27 mi northeast · Fishing listed
- Edgar Evins State Park 28 mi north · Fishing listed
+ 5 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near McMinnville
What is the closest state park to McMinnville?
Cardwell Mountain State Archaeological Park is the closest, about 6 miles east of McMinnville in a straight line. Next are Rock Island State Park and Savage Gulf State Park.
How many state parks are near McMinnville?
17 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 McMinnville have camping?
13 parks list camping, the nearest being Rock Island State Park, Savage Gulf State Park and Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near McMinnville?
Yes, at 10 parks, including Rock Island State Park, Savage Gulf State Park and Fall Creek Falls 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 McMinnville?
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 Manchester, TN22 mi southwest
- Near Cookeville, TN35 mi northeast
- Near Murfreesboro, TN38 mi west
- Near Winchester, TN39 mi southwest
- Near Shelbyville, TN40 mi west
- Near Crossville, TN46 mi northeast
- Near Lebanon, TN47 mi northwest
- Near Chattanooga, TN52 mi southeast
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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.