State Parks Near Winchester, Tennessee
12 state park units lie within 50 miles of Winchester, including 4 parks across the line in Alabama and Georgia. The closest is Tims Ford State Park, about 9 mi west of town. 4 parks are within 25 miles, close enough for an evening visit.
- Closest park
- Tims Ford State Park9 mi west
- Within 25 miles
- 4of 12 within 50 mi
- With camping
- 116 with cabins
- Dog-friendly
- 4pets allowed
State parks near Winchester, nearest first
Straight-line distance from central Winchester; driving distance is usually longer.
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 →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 →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 →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 →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 →Monte Sano State Park
Things to do include golf, historic sites, disc golf, biking, and hiking. Its trail network totals roughly 20 miles, according to the park.
Hours, fees and rules for Monte Sano 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 →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 →Henry Horton State Park
The park supports golf, historic sites, disc golf, canoeing and kayaking, and swimming. Overnight options include 5 camping areas, with tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and group camping.
Hours, fees and rules for Henry Horton State Park →Cathedral Caverns State Park
Popular activities here are cave tours, historic sites, and hiking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins.
Hours, fees and rules for Cathedral Caverns 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 →Buck's Pocket State Park
Popular activities here are off-highway vehicle riding and hiking.
Hours, fees and rules for Buck's Pocket State Park →
Best picks by activity
Camping near Winchester
- Tims Ford State Park 9 mi west · Campground listed
- Head of the Crow State Park 13 mi southeast · Campground listed
- Fiery Gizzard State Park 18 mi east · Campground listed
- Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park 20 mi north · Campground listed
- Savage Gulf State Park 31 mi northeast · Campground listed
+ 6 more in the list above
Cabins and lodging near Winchester
- Tims Ford State Park 9 mi west · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Savage Gulf State Park 31 mi northeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Monte Sano State Park 39 mi southwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Cloudland Canyon State Park 43 mi southeast · Cabins or other roofed stays
- Henry Horton State Park 43 mi northwest · Cabins or other roofed stays
+ 1 more in the list above
Dog-friendly state parks near Winchester
- Tims Ford State Park 9 mi west · Pets allowed under park rules
- Fiery Gizzard State Park 18 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
- Savage Gulf State Park 31 mi northeast · Pets allowed under park rules
- North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park 50 mi east · Pets allowed under park rules
Swimming near Winchester
- Tims Ford State Park 9 mi west · Beach, pool or swim area
- Fiery Gizzard State Park 18 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
- Henry Horton State Park 43 mi northwest · Beach, pool or swim area
- North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park 50 mi east · Beach, pool or swim area
Hiking near Winchester
- Tims Ford State Park 9 mi west · Hiking trails listed
- Head of the Crow State Park 13 mi southeast · Hiking trails listed
- Fiery Gizzard State Park 18 mi east · Hiking trails listed
- Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park 20 mi north · Hiking trails listed
- Savage Gulf State Park 31 mi northeast · Hiking trails listed
+ 6 more in the list above
Fishing near Winchester
- Tims Ford State Park 9 mi west · Fishing listed
- Fiery Gizzard State Park 18 mi east · Fishing listed
- Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park 20 mi north · Fishing listed
- Cloudland Canyon State Park 43 mi southeast · Fishing listed
- Henry Horton State Park 43 mi northwest · Fishing listed
+ 1 more in the list above
Questions about state parks near Winchester
What is the closest state park to Winchester?
Tims Ford State Park is the closest, about 9 miles west of Winchester in a straight line. Next are Head of the Crow State Park and Fiery Gizzard State Park.
How many state parks are near Winchester?
12 state park units are within 50 miles, and 4 within 25 miles. That includes parks, recreation areas, historic sites and natural areas run by the state.
Which state parks near Winchester have camping?
11 parks list camping, the nearest being Tims Ford State Park, Head of the Crow State Park and Fiery Gizzard State Park. Check each park page for site types, hookups and how to reserve.
Are dogs allowed at state parks near Winchester?
Yes, at 4 parks, including Tims Ford State Park, Fiery Gizzard State Park and Savage Gulf 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 Winchester?
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, TN19 mi north
- Near Shelbyville, TN29 mi northwest
- Near Scottsboro, AL38 mi south
- Near McMinnville, TN39 mi northeast
- Near Huntsville, AL47 mi southwest
- Near Murfreesboro, TN49 mi north
- Near Chattanooga, TN49 mi east
- Near Spring Hill, TN60 mi northwest
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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.