Harrison Bay 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) 344-6214
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 135 acres, Harrison Bay State Park lies in Hamilton County, about 3 miles southeast of Lakesite.
The park supports golf, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. On the water side, there is a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 5 camping areas (RV sites, tent 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office | Not stated | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Park Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campground B | — | — | |
| Campground C | — | — | |
| Campground A | — | — | |
| Campground D | — | — | |
| Group Campground | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Harrison Bay State Park offers 128 RV campsites as well as 27 tent-only campsites for every type of camper. A Camp Store is also available for last minutes essentials.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingBoatingFishingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingGolfHikingBiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bay Point Loop Trail | 4.3 mi | Moderate | Forested trail that follows along the lakeshore and shallow bays.HikeMountain bikeNatural surface |
| Group Camp Trail | 0.25 mi | Easy | HikeNatural surface |
| Island Loop Trail | 0.45 mi | Easy | This trail is located on the Island across from the Point Trail.HikeNatural surface |
| Lakeshore Loop Trail | 0.55 mi | Moderate | HikeNatural surface |
| Lone Tree Trail | 0.15 mi | Easy | HikeNatural surface |
| Point Trail | 0.25 mi | Easy | HikeNatural surface |
| Starwalk Trail | 0.55 mi | Easy | This trail is a 0.55-mile interpretative trail.HikePaved surface |
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
- Group facilities
Water
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Group camping
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
- 7855 Bay Marina Circle
Harrison, TN 37341 - Nearest town
- Lakesite — about 3 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.1684, -85.1214
- Phone
- (423) 344-6214
- 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