Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park
- 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
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Cordell Hull Birthplace State Park is a park in Pickett County, about 8 miles south of Albany.
Popular activities here are historic sites and hiking.
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.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursHiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Birthplace Path | 0.16 mi | — | No dogs. Walkways connecting parking lot, museum and park office.HikePaved surface |
| Bunkum Cave Access Trail | 0.2 mi | Easy | HikeNatural surface |
| Bunkum Cave Loop Trail | 1.25 mi | Moderate | This moderate trail has many gentle hills and impressive wildflower displays in April and May. As you leave the trailhead, the trail drops down through the bottomland hardwood forest. Expect ferns and wildflowers, dry creek beds, and some limestone outcroppings. Meandering towards the cave, you will descend down a steep staircase to the opening of the cave.HikeNatural surface |
| Storybook Loop Trail | 0.35 mi | Easy | This trail loop has storybook panels along the gravel trail and winds through a wildflower field.HikePaved surface |
Amenities
Facilities
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
✓ 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
- Nearest town
- Albany — about 8 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.5823, -85.1849
- 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
“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