Cove Lake State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- reserve.tnstateparks.com(423) 566-9701
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Campground ClosedThe Cove Lake Campground is currently closed through 2026 due to a renovation project. We apologize for any inconvenience.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Cove Lake State Park is a 701-acre park in Campbell County, in Caryville.
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and biking. Water access includes a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 3 camping areas, with RV sites and tent sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campground | Please note that check-in time for camping is 4:00 pm. Check-out time is 12:00 pm. | ||
Official wording
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 30, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campground Loop C | — | — | |
| Campground Loop A | — | — | |
| Campground Loop B | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Spend a weekend in one of the 100 campsites offered to bask all of the natural beauty that Cove Lake State Park has to offer.
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingBoatingFishingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingHikingBiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campground Trail | 0.2 mi | — | HikeNatural surface |
| Cumberland Trail - Cove Lake Section | 2.6 mi | — | HikeNatural surface |
| Paved Trail | 3.5 mi | Easy | The Paved Trail includes three main sections (North, East, and West), creating a network that allows hiking and biking. This trail is considered ADA accessible. * When traveling the North section, you will find shelters 5 and 6, boat rentals & kayak launch, and the visitor center. * Take the East section to catch beautiful views of Cove Lake and access the fishing pier. * On the West section, visitors can enjoy birdwatching and viewing other sorts of wildlife at the park at the Wildlife Observation Platform.HikeBikePaved surfaceAccessible |
| Volunteer Trail | 1.55 mi | Moderate | Nestled in the valley that Cove Lake State Park sits within, the Volunteer Trail is a loop that winds through woodlands. It also provides access to the Cumberland Trail, Tennessee’s first linear state park, connecting the park to Tank Springs in LaFollette.HikeNatural surface |
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
- Group facilities
Water
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV 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
- 110 Cove Lake Lane
Caryville, TN 37714 - Nearest town
- Caryville
- Coordinates
- 36.3093, -84.2114
- Phone
- (423) 566-9701
- State.Parks@tn.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Tennessee State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 30, 2026
- TDEC Bureau of Conservation 'State Park Boundaries Primary' public ArcGIS view
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Caryville Lake, Forest Ranger's Residence - NARA - 279857.jpg — Public domain (US federal government work), Tennessee Valley Authority
“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