Head of the Crow 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(615) 762-5917
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Head of the Crow State Park is a park in Franklin County, about 13 miles southeast of Winchester.
Things to do include hiking. Overnight options include campsites, with tent sites and primitive or hike-in sites.
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 a.m. | — |
Official wording
Office Hours: 8:00-4:30
Park Office Hours: 8:00-4:30
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
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
Something here.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingHiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buggytop Trail | 2.05 mi | Hard | This in-and-out trail is 2.05 miles (4.10 miles total) and winds through an oak-hickory hardwood forest with small cedar groves and limestone openings, terminating at the Buggytop Cave entrance from which Crow Creek flows.HikeNatural surface |
| Natural Bridge Trail | 0.1 mi | Easy | This one-acre State Natural Area features a 25-foot high natural sandstone arch with a span of 50-feet that provides a scenic overlook of Lost Cove.HikeNatural surface |
| Pack Hollow Trail | 1.6 mi | Moderate | This in-and-out trail has 1.6 miles (3.2 miles total) open to the public. The trail follows along sandstone bluff lines then slowly descends into the north-facing slopes of Tom Pack Hollow.HikeNatural surface |
| Sherwood Day Loop | 2.85 mi | Easy | This trail covers mostly level ground with a few stairs. Along this trail you will pass through a forested ridge along many rock formations. There are several overlooks offering long views of Crow Creek Valley and a natural bridge.HikeNatural surface |
Amenities
Facilities
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
Camping
- Tent camping
- Primitive or backcountry 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
- 17 Lake ODonnell Road
Sewanee, TN 37375 - Nearest town
- Winchester — about 13 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.0967, -85.9074
- Phone
- (615) 762-5917
- 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
“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