Frozen Head State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- reserve.tnstateparks.com(423) 346-3318
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 41,931 acres, Frozen Head State Park lies in Morgan County, about 14 miles north of Harriman.
The park supports fishing, biking, and hiking. For overnight stays there are 11 camping areas (RV sites, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and group camping).
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 4:00pm ET. Check-out time is 12:00pm ET. | ||
Official wording
Please note that check-in time for camping is 4:00pm ET. Check-out time is 12:00pm ET.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Big Cove Campground | — | — | |
| Flat Fork Primitive Group Camp | — | — | |
| Spicewood Campground | — | — | |
| Judge Branch Campground | — | — | |
| Mart Fields Campground | — | — | |
| Tub Springs Campground | — | — | |
| Panther Branch Campground | — | — | |
| North Old Mac Campground | — | — | |
| Bird Mountain Campsite | — | — | |
| Squire Knob Campground | — | — | |
| Coffin Springs Campground | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Frozen Head State Park offers three campgrounds: Big Cove, Flat Fork Primitive and Backcountry. Each campground is more primitive and natural than the last.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingFishingHikingBiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bird Mountain Trail | 4.25 mi | Hard | HikeNatural surface |
| Chimney Top Trail | 7.05 mi | Hard | HikeNatural surface |
| Coffin Springs Trail | 0.7 mi | — | HikeNatural surface |
| Cumberland Trail - Frozen Head Section | 9.05 mi | Hard | HikeNatural surface |
| East Lookout Tower Trail | 2.25 mi | Moderate | HikeMountain bikeNatural surface |
| Emory Gap Trail | 0.5 mi | Easy | HikeNatural surface |
| Interpretive Trail | 0.5 mi | Easy | HikeNatural surface |
| Judge Branch Trail | 1.2 mi | Easy | HikeNatural surface |
| North Bird Mountain Trail | 6.35 mi | Hard | HikeNatural surface |
| North Old Mac Trail | 3.55 mi | Moderate | This trail, a spur-tail off of the Old Mac Trail, offers a more gradual ascent to the top of Frozen Head Mountain with excellent views along the way. This trail and many others in the park offer great high-elevation birding opportunities.HikeNatural surface |
| Old Mac Trail | — | Easy | HikeNatural surface |
| Old Prison Mine Trail | 0.4 mi | Easy | HikeNatural surface |
| Panther Branch Trail | 2.25 mi | Moderate | HikeNatural surface |
| Ross Gap Trail | 2.1 mi | Moderate | HikeNatural surface |
| South Old Mac Trail | 2.7 mi | Moderate | HikeNatural surface |
| Spicewood Trail | 2.55 mi | Hard | This trail, a spur-tail off of the Old Mac Trail, skirts along Spicewood Branch Creek before ascending Frozen Head Mountain.HikeNatural surface |
| Storybook Trail | 0.45 mi | Easy | HikeGravel surface |
| West Lookout Tower Trail | 6.3 mi | Moderate | HikeMountain bikeNatural surface |
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
- Group facilities
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
- Group 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
- 964 Flat Fork Road
Wartburg, TN 37887 - Nearest town
- Harriman — about 14 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.1255, -84.5045
- Phone
- (423) 346-3318
- 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)
“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