State Park

Cherokee Trail of Tears State Park

Meigs County, Tennessee
Status
Status not posted
Entrance fee
Not posted
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Statewide rule — see below
Camping
None listed
Official site
reserve.tnstateparks.com(423) 339-2769

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Overview

Cherokee Trail of Tears State Park is a park in Meigs County, about 6 miles south of Dayton.

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)

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Things to do

Trails

TrailLengthDifficultyNotes
Blythe Ferry Nature Trail0.3 miEasyNo dogsHikeNatural surface
Blythe Ferry Overlook Boardwalk Trail0.05 miEasyNo dogsHike
Blythe Ferry Overlook Paved Trail0.15 miEasyNo dogsHikePaved surface
Blythe Ferry Overlook Trail0.6 miEasyNo dogsHikeNatural surface

Getting there

Nearest town
Dayton — about 6 mi south (straight line)
Coordinates
35.4086, -85.0056
Phone
(423) 339-2769
Email
State.Parks@tn.gov

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Nearby state parks

North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park
17.5 mi southwest (straight line)
Harrison Bay State Park
17.8 mi south (straight line)
Booker T. Washington State Park
22.6 mi southwest (straight line)
Fall Creek Falls State Park
26 mi northwest (straight line)
Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park
26.6 mi north (straight line)
Hiwassee Scenic River State Park
28.3 mi southeast (straight line)
Red Clay State Historic Park
28.8 mi south (straight line)
Ocoee River State Park
33.6 mi southeast (straight line)

Sources and freshness

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