Cumberland Mountain 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(931) 484-6138
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
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Covering about 1,524 acres, Cumberland Mountain State Park lies in Cumberland County, about 4 miles southeast of Crossville.
The park supports golf, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. On the water side, there is boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 6 camping areas, with RV sites, tent sites, and primitive or hike-in sites. If you'd rather not camp, the park offers cabins and lodge rooms.
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 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.
Cabin Pet Policy 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.
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 1 | — | — | |
| Campground Area 5 | — | — | |
| Campground Area 4 | — | — | |
| Campground Area 3 | — | — | |
| Campground Area 2 | — | — | |
| Overnight Trail Backcountry Site | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Cumberland Mountain State Park is situated on the Cumberland Plateau, a segment of the great upland, which extends from western New York to central Alabama. The park began as part of the greater Cumberland Homesteads Project, a New Deal-era initiative by the Resettlement Administration that helped relocate poverty-stricken families on the Cumberland Plateau to small farms centered on what is now the Cumberland Homestead community.
This 1,720-acre park was acquired in 1938 to provide a recreational area for some 250 families selected to homestead on the Cumberland Plateau.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
Cumberland Mountain State Parks rents several styles and sizes of cabins in Crossville, Tennessee. Nestled in the woods near the park's Byrd Lake, these cabins offer a variety of designs and sleeping arrangements, are fully furnished, and are maintained by the park's housekeeping services.
Things to do
CampingBoatingFishingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingGolfHikingBiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alley Cat Trail | 1.5 mi | Easy | Mountain bikeNatural surface |
| Byrd Creek Trail | 2 mi | Moderate | This trail follows along the banks of Byrd Creek for the entirety of the hike. At approximately one and a half miles hikers will come to the red and yellow junction. From here you should follow the red trail back to the CCC dam, then walk across the dam back to the park office where you started. This trail provides hikers with a unique tree top canopy of hemlock trees in several sections. Through these sections you will notice less vegetation on the forest floor and cooler temperatures in these areas. Hikers will also cross a small creek that is home to a very unique bridge that was built by an eagle scout.HikeNatural surface |
| Byrd Lake Trail | 0.5 mi | Easy | This is the shortest hike on the park and is ADA accessible. The flexible porous pavement is ideal for wheelchairs, walkers and strollers. The trail winds around Byrd Lake to our foot bridge at the boat dock. This trail is great for viewing waterfowl and songbirds.HikePaved surfaceAccessible |
| Cumberland Plateau Trail | 0.85 mi | Moderate | This trail showcases a variety of wildflowers throughout the year. It is one of the most easily accessible trails to view the pink lady’s slipper in the late spring. This trail takes hikers through dense forest on the upper section of trail and loops around to follow the creek on the lower section of trail. The trail completes the loop with a very picturesque view of the backside of the CCC Dam and Mill House Lodge.HikeNatural surface |
| Devil Dog Trail | 0.85 mi | Easy | Mountain bikeNatural surface |
| Hurricane Trail | 0.1 mi | — | Mountain bikeNatural surface |
| Overnight Trail | 5.95 mi | Hard | This trail is accessed by hiking the Bryd Creek Trail to the blue and yellow junction. From here the overnight trail begins; a six mile loop trail that provides hikers with a dense forest surrounding them. The forest is made up of mostly oaks, hickory, sourwood, black gum, Virginia pine and white pines. You should be prepared to cross a swinging bridge and several creeks and streams along this loop trail. In the late spring, the overnight trail is home to a grove of pink lady’s slippers. The overnight campsite is located on this trail. Please register at the park office before camping.HikeNatural surface |
| Peter Rabbit Trail | 0.1 mi | — | Mountain bikeNatural surface |
| Pioneer Short Loop Trail | 1.8 mi | Easy | This is the most frequently hiked trail in our park. The trail follows along the banks of Byrd Lake to our famous swinging bridge and loops back around to our foot bridge at the boat dock. Along the trail,you will see a small rock overlook we call picnic rock. Stop here and enjoy the view. Hikers will pass through several sections of trail where mountain laurel and rhododendron create a pathway along the trail. The long section of rock steps that hikers will go up and down are original steps put in by the Civilian Conservation Corps.HikeNatural surface |
| Pioneer Trail | 2.55 mi | Moderate | Accessed by hiking the Pioneer Short Loop Trail, this trail begins just past the swinging bridge. The trail is a three mile loop that follows Byrd Creek upstream to a one lane sandstone arch bridge built by the CCC. The trail crosses the bridge and and then returns on the opposite side of the creek. Along this section of trail you will see a variety of rock overhangs and unique rock outcroppings. Hikers will also pass through our fat-man squeeze if you are lucky! The trail provides numerous opportunities to view a variety of plants, trees, and wildlife.HikeNatural surface |
| Return Trail | 0.1 mi | — | Mountain bikeNatural surface |
| Rock City Trail | 0.1 mi | — | Mountain bikeNatural surface |
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
- Group facilities
Water
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Lodge or inn rooms
Recreation
- Golf course
✓ 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
- 24 Office Drive
Crossville, TN 38555 - Nearest town
- Crossville — about 4 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.9006, -84.9971
- Phone
- (931) 484-6138
- 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: Boating on the lake, Cumberland Mountain State Park, Cumberland County, Tennessee (88676).jpg — Public domain (copyright expired), Pub. by The Asheville Post Card Co., Asheville, N. C.
“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