Henry Horton State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins, lodge or inn rooms
- Official site
- reserve.tnstateparks.com(931) 364-2222
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Partial closure Updated Information about Ongoing Construction at Henry Horton State ParkHenry Horton State Park is undergoing exciting improvements, including the construction of our new lodge and accessibility enhancements throughout… (more)
Henry Horton State Park is undergoing exciting improvements, including the construction of our new lodge and accessibility enhancements throughout the park. As these projects progress, visitors should anticipate temporary changes to traffic patterns, parking, and access to certain areas of the park Visitor Safety and Construction Areas: • Construction zones will be marked with fencing, caution tape, barricades, and signage. Visitors are asked to remain outside designated construction areas and use caution around workers, equipment, and potential debris. Traffic Changes & Detours: • Guests traveling to the Visitor Center, Restaurant, Cabins, Picnic Shelters, and Conference Hall may encounter modified traffic patterns, parking adjustments, and clearly marked detour routes. Traffic flow near the new Lodge construction site, Visitor Center, and day-use parking areas has also been adjusted. Important Reminders: • Some park facilities, roads, trails, campsites, and river access points may be temporarily closed or have limited access. • Follow all posted DETOUR, ROAD CLOSURE, and CONSTRUCTION signs. • Drive slowly and remain alert for pedestrians, construction workers, and…
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Henry Horton State Park is a 1,524-acre park in Marshall County, about 3 miles south of Chapel Hill.
The park supports golf, historic sites, disc golf, canoeing and kayaking, and swimming. Overnight options include 5 camping areas, with tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and group camping. Roofed lodging includes 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office | Not stated | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
| Campground | Daily | 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. | — |
Official wording
Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Park Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Please note that check-in time for camping is 4:00 pm. Check-out time is 12:00 pm. The use of generators is prohibited during quiet hours of 10pm - 6am.
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
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primitive Group Campground | — | — | |
| Main Campground | — | — | |
| Main Campground - Tent | — | — | |
| Hammock Campground | — | — | |
| Backcountry Campground | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Located near the scenic Duck River, Henry Horton State Park offers 56 RV sites and 19 tent specific sites. The campground also offers a newly renovated camp store for all your camping needs.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
Cabin: Henry Horton State Park features three standard cabins and five rustic cabins. E…
Lodge Room: Check Room Availability at Henry Horton State Park
Things to do
CampingHistoric sites and toursFishingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingGolfHikingDisc golf
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blueway Paddling Trail - Campground Section | 1.5 mi | — | Paddle |
| Blueway Paddling Trail - Day Use Section | 0.5 mi | — | Blueway Trail is a 2-mile water trail on the Duck River and is for kayaking/canoeing, tubing, or any water activity only.Paddle |
| Blueway Paddling Trail - Wetland Section | 0.5 mi | — | Paddle |
| Campground Trail | 1.15 mi | Easy | HikeNatural surface |
| Duck River Outer Loop Trail | 2.05 mi | Easy | This trail runs parallel to the ecologically important Duck River, making it a great place to find fishing spots. This trail climbs to low wooded bluffs, through old fields, cedar glades, and grasslands. At 1.35 miles, there is a 20-foot observation tower overlooking a native grass field and wetland. It is here that the trail connects to the Wetland Trail and the Adeline Wilhoite River Trail Loop.HikeNatural surface |
| Duck River Trail | 1.8 mi | Easy | The trail follows the ecologically important Duck River, which makes it a great place to find fishing spots. At 1.35 miles, there is a 20-foot observation tower overlooking a native grass field and wetland. It is here the trail connects to the Wetland Trail and the Adeline Wilhoite River Trail Loop.HikeNatural surface |
| Henry Horton Greenway | 1.3 mi | Easy | HikeBikePaved surfaceAccessible |
| Hickory Ridge Loop Trail | 1.4 mi | Easy | The trail showcases some of the park's most different ecosystems, sinkholes, and cedar glades. Both are places of rich diversity and contain plants and animals that are not found in any other type of landscape.HikeNatural surface |
| Hickory Ridge Outer Loop Trail | 1.85 mi | Easy | HikeNatural surface |
| Hootin' Holler Mountain Bike Trail | 4.7 mi | — | Mountain bikeNatural surface |
| Inner Loop Multi-Use Trail | 4.15 mi | Easy | HikeMountain bikeNatural surface |
| Learning Trail | 0.25 mi | — | HikeBikePaved surfaceAccessible |
| Outer Loop Multi-Use Trail | 2.5 mi | Easy | HikeMountain bikeNatural surface |
| Spring Creek Trail | 1.7 mi | Moderate | HikeNatural surface |
| Wetland Trail | 0.3 mi | Easy | HikeNatural surface |
| Wilhoite Mill Trail | 0.8 mi | Easy | This trail runs alongside the Duck River, into lowland woods along an old stream channel, open powerline cuts and scrubby young growth around parking area.HikeNatural surface |
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
- Group facilities
Camping
- Tent camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Lodge or inn rooms
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
✓ 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
- 4209 Nashville Highway
Chapel Hill, TN 37034 - Nearest town
- Chapel Hill — about 3 mi south (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.5897, -86.6952
- Phone
- (931) 364-2222
- 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