Cedars of Lebanon State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins, lodge or inn rooms
- Official site
- reserve.tnstateparks.com(615) 443-2769
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Cedars of Lebanon State Park is a 1,267-acre park in Wilson County, about 8 miles south of Lebanon.
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
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 p.m. | — |
| Campground | Please note that check-in time for camping is 3:00 pm. Check-out time is 12:00 pm. | ||
Official wording
Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Park Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:00pm
Please note that check-in time for camping is 3:00 pm. Check-out time is 12:00 pm.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
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.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: cabins.
A limited number of cabins are available at each park for guests who travel with their pets. Guests must sign a Pet Policy Liability Form (CN-1181) upon check-in agreeing to abide by TN State Parks pet policy set forth and there is a $20 charge per night per pet that will be assessed at check-in. Pets are strictly prohibited inside cabins unless they are specifically designated as a pet-friendly cabin and all additional pet charges are paid. Due to allergy issues, pets may not be kept on porches or decks of non-pet cabins. If pets are kept at non-pet cabins, a minimum penalty of $100.00 plus all applicable nightly pet fees will be assessed. Additional charges for damages caused by pets may also be assessed at the discretion of management. Additional charges may also be assessed at the discretion of management for damages caused by guests, their visitors, pets, etc. Additional charges will be assessed for late checkout or damages by guests, their visitors, pets, etc., at the discretion of management.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campground Area 3 | — | — | |
| Campground Area 2 | — | — | |
| Campground Area 1 | — | — |
Camping details from the park
117 campsites can be found within Cedars of Lebanon State Park. Each site contains picnic tables, grills and RV hookups, as well a comfortable bathhouse within each campground loop.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
Nine fully-equipped cabins are available to make yours for the weekend, just bring the food. One historical cabin, secluded in its own section of the park, is perfect for a romantic getaway.
Things to do
CampingHistoric sites and toursSwimmingHikingGolfDisc golf
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cave Creek Trail | 0.6 mi | Easy | This is the park’s newest trail, featuring an ADA-accessible paved path made from Tennessee tires. Accessible parking is available at the Nature Center, and the trail begins at the concrete path going into the Butterfly Garden. Along the route, you’ll cross several boardwalks, a large steel bridge overlooking Cave Creek, and an overlook with views of Jackson Cave. The trail showcases restored native grasslands with milkweed (the monarch butterfly’s host plant), native river cane, and a variety of native trees including Paw Paw, Ohio Buckeye, and Black Walnut. The loop returns to the Nature Center and offers plenty of places to relax, with benches and picnic tables located throughout the trail.HikePaved surfaceAccessible |
| Cedar Forest Trail | 1.9 mi | Easy | The trailhead is located near the Cedar Forest Road and WPA Road split, with plenty of parking available across the street near Shelter 1. An old service road guides hikers to the loop trail, a rocky path that winds up to a hilltop crest before returning. Much of the route is marked by striking limestone outcrops and sinkholes as it passes through scenic cedar woodlands and oak–hickory forest. In spring, the understory comes alive with toad shade trillium, white trout lily, round-leaf ragwort, spring beauty, and rue anemone. Summer brings blooms of St. John’s wort, heartleaf skullcap, rose pink, and wingstem. The loop eventually leads back to the service road.HikeNatural surface |
| Cedar Glade Trail | 0.5 mi | Easy | Located beside the park office parking lot, the trailhead kiosk offers a welcoming introduction to this interpretive trail. The path gently winds through cedar woodlands and open glades, with educational signs along the way highlighting the unique cedar glade ecology and pointing out native plants and wildlife. Beautiful year-round, the trail is especially striking in spring when the endemic wildflowers blanket the glades. The loop eventually leads you back to the park office.HikeNatural surface |
| Cedar Run Trail | 2.2 mi | Easy | In fields behind the nature center, this trail forms a large loop routing through open meadows and a cedar forest. The meadows are actively managed to promote native grasses and flowering plants in an effort to improve habitat for quail and other wildlife. Level to gently sloping terrain and mowed grass surface provide an excellent trail for runners. Parts of this trail may be shared with horseback riders.HikeNatural surface |
| Cedars of Lebanon Horse Trails | 5.11 mi | — | This trail offers access to the Cedars of Lebanon Forest. The trail is limited to horseback riders due to safety reasons.HorseNatural surface |
| Dixon Merritt Trail | 0.6 mi | Easy | This short trail winds through cedar woodlands between Cedar Forest Road and the open grasslands. Hidden behind Picnic Shelter 1, the mostly level path travels about 0.20 miles to a small loop before returning the same way. Along the loop, you’ll find a wet-weather wash and a small seasonal pond, which may host amphibian eggs in the spring. The trailhead has been relocated to the edge of the parking lot of Shelter 1.HikeNatural surface |
| Hidden Springs Trail | 4.2 mi | Moderate | Hidden Springs Trail is the longest loop trailin the park, averaging 2.5 hours to complete. The varying terrain includes a lovely section of oak-hickory forest as well as glades and cedar woodlands. There are a couple of wet weather surface streams, a rarity in the park where most water remains underground. Near the halfway point, the trail crosses one of these streams twice and passes by a deep round sinkhole for which the trail is named.HikeNatural surface |
| Limestone Sink Trail | 0.4 mi | Easy | True to its name, the Limestone Sinks Trail highlights distinctive karst features, including sinkholes of varying shapes, limestone outcrops, and a rockhouse. A highlight of the trail is a remarkably large, centuries-old burled chinkapin oak. The trail connects twice with the nearby Hidden Springs Trail. A small parking area is located at the junction with Cedar Forest Road, directly across from the large lot near the splashpad. Limestone Sinks is the park’s shortest loop trail.HikeNatural surface |
| Sadie Ford Farm Birding Trail | 1 mi | Easy | HikeNatural surface |
Amenities
Facilities
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
- Laundry
- Group facilities
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Lodge or inn rooms
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
✓ 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.
Accessibility
Failure to present proof of eligibility could result in the cancellation of your reservation.
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 328 Cedar Forest Road
Lebanon, TN 37090 - Nearest town
- Lebanon — about 8 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.0918, -86.3307
- Phone
- (615) 443-2769
- 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)
- Photo: Scutellaria parvula.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), Mason Brock ( Masebrock )
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology