Johnsonville State Historic Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- reserve.tnstateparks.com(931) 535-2789
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Humphreys County, in New Johnsonville, Johnsonville State Historic Park covers about 1,351 acres.
Visitors come for historic sites, fishing, and hiking.
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.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursFishingHiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buttercup Trail | 2.05 mi | Moderate | This trail passes through mature forest and skirts along the Tennessee River bank.HikeNatural surface |
| Cemetery Trail | 0.35 mi | Easy | Take the Cemetery Trail to view more of the cemetery and the train turntable. This 0.35-mile loop features a replica of the soldiers' huts and leads into the Railroad Trail.HikePaved surface |
| Gunpowder Trail | 0.65 mi | Hard | This trail has quite a few gains in elevation but you can see historic rifle pits along the way.HikeNatural surface |
| Railroad Trail | 0.7 mi | — | Take the Cemetery Trail to view more of the cemetery and the train turntable. This 0.35-mile loop features a replica of the soldiers' huts and leads into the Railroad Trail.HikeNatural surface |
| Steamboat Trail | 3.2 mi | — | Paddle |
Amenities
Facilities
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
✓ 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
- Nearest town
- New Johnsonville
- Coordinates
- 36.0314, -87.9486
- Phone
- (931) 535-2789
- 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