Fort Loudoun State Historic 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(423) 420-2331
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Fort Loudoun State Historic Park is a 915-acre historic site in Monroe County, in Vonore.
Popular activities here are historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and hiking. Facilities for water recreation include boat or kayak rentals.
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. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
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.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursBoatingFishingCanoeing and kayakingHiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Island Loop Water Trail | 5.4 mi | — | Hikers often create this route called the Island Loop by connecting the Ridge Top, Meadow Loop, and Lost Shoe Spur trails. The loop can be started from either the Ridge Top or Meadow Loop trailheads. When the trails come to a merging point, hikers switch to the alternate trail to complete the loop.PaddleNatural surface |
| Lost Shoe Spur Trail | 0.4 mi | Moderate | This trail is a short spur trail off the Meadow Loop Trail.HikeNatural surface |
| Meadow Loop Trail | 2.5 mi | Moderate | Beginning at either the First or Second Trailhead, this trail wanders through meadows of native grasses that provide excellent habitat for quail and other birds.HikeNatural surface |
| Ridge Top Trail | 1.55 mi | Moderate | Beautiful views of the mountains and valley, through the meadow and along the river, and then up the ridge. The scenic overlook at the top offers spectacular views of the lake with the Smoky Mountains in the background. This trail can be started at the picnic area or from the main parking lot.HikePaved, natural surface |
| River Gate Trail | 0.1 mi | Moderate | A short walk around the Fort's bastian and to the river.HikeNatural surface |
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
Water
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
✓ 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
- Vonore
- Coordinates
- 35.5959, -84.2063
- Phone
- (423) 420-2331
- 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)
“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