Bledsoe Creek State Park
Also known as Bledsoe Creek Camping State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- reserve.tnstateparks.com(615) 452-3706
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 158 acres, Bledsoe Creek State Park lies in Sumner County, about 6 miles east of Gallatin.
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and hiking. Water access includes a boat ramp. Overnight options include 3 camping areas, with RV sites, tent sites, and group camping.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office | Not stated | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
| Campground | Please note that check-in time for camping is 4:00 pm. Check-out time is 12:00 pm. | ||
Official wording
Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Park Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Please note that check-in time for camping is 4:00 pm. Check-out time is 12:00 pm.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Pets
Camping policy: 'Pets are allowed, but must be on a leash or under physical control at all times.' Pet-friendly cabins are limited with a per-pet nightly charge (cabin pet policy on cabin reservation pages).
Statewide rule from Tennessee's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Tennessee State Parks reservation site (itinio platform) for camping, cabins, shelters, programs; some lodges/cabins via reseze.net; golf via foreUP
- Phone
- 1-888-867-2757 (888-TNPARKS)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Campground | — | — | |
| Group Campground | — | — | |
| Hammock Campground | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Bledsoe Creek State Park features 68 standard campsites with hookups and recently upgraded amenities, including grills and picnic tables.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingFishingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingHiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birdsong Trail | 0.25 mi | Easy | This trail is hard surface asphalt and ADA compliant. The trailmeanders through the woods, next to a stream and the lake.HikePaved surfaceAccessible |
| High Ridge Trail | 1.3 mi | Moderate | A shady trail that offers short but steep climbs, scenic views and resting spots as it winds through the woods.HikeNatural surface |
| Mayo Wix Trail | 0.75 mi | Easy | This level, barrier-free trail goes through young woodlands and is adjacent to a shaded stream.HikePaved surfaceAccessible |
| Owl Ridge Trail | 0.25 mi | Hard | Owl Ridge Trail is a header trail from the campground area to the High Ridge Trail.HikeNatural surface |
| Shoreline Trail | 1.3 mi | Moderate | HikeNatural surface |
| Storybook Loop | 0.35 mi | Easy | Accessed from the Visitor Center parking lot. This paved loop, a portion of the Mayo Wix Trail now combines the fun of outdoor exercise and storytime! Enlarged pages from children's books are placed along this stroller-friendly, half-mile trail so children can readwhile they explore nature. Stories are changed out annually.HikePaved surfaceAccessible |
| Tennessee History Trail | 0.35 mi | — | HikeNatural surface |
| Woodchuck Hollow Trail | 0.2 mi | — | HikeNatural surface |
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
- Laundry
- Group facilities
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Group camping
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 400 Zieglers Fort Road
Gallatin, TN 37066 - Nearest town
- Gallatin — about 6 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.3786, -86.3605
- Phone
- (615) 452-3706
- State.Parks@tn.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Tennessee State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- TDEC Bureau of Conservation 'State Park Boundaries Primary' public ArcGIS view
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology