Indian Mountain 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) 566-5870
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Indian Mountain State Park is a 209-acre park in Campbell County, in Jellico.
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and hiking. Water access includes boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 2 camping areas, with RV sites and tent 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Campground | — | — | |
| Rabbit Road Campground | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Indian Mountain State Park offers 47 campsites with paved pads to serve both RV and tent campers. With picnic tables and grills provided for each site, a night stay within the park is sure to be a memorable one.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingBoatingFishingCanoeing and kayakingHiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Airplane Pond Trail | 0.65 mi | — | HikeMountain bikeNatural surface |
| Ballard Lake Trail | 0.8 mi | Moderate | The path meanders its way along a unique shallow lake with irregular borders.HikeMountain bikeNatural surface |
| Boy Scout Trail | 0.25 mi | — | HikeMountain bikeNatural surface |
| Indian Mountain Lake Trail | 1 mi | Easy | The Indian Mountain Lake trail, a paved trail that follows the shoreline of its namesake, surrounds the picnicking and recreation area. Due to the picturesque lake, many agree that this trail features one of the best sunsets in the park.HikeBikePaved surfaceAccessible |
| River Gem Wetlands Trail | 0.45 mi | — | The River Gem Wetlands Trail lies just off the Ballard Lake Trail. View one of the park's various wetland ecosystems while exploring the park's deep history in coal mining.HikeNatural surface |
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
Water
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV 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
- 143 State Park Circle
Jellico, TN 37762 - Nearest town
- Jellico
- Coordinates
- 36.5846, -84.1416
- Phone
- (423) 566-5870
- 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