Long Hunter State Park
Notice: Boat House and Fishing Pier Closed — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- reserve.tnstateparks.com(615) 885-2422
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 2
Partial closure New Electronic Gate at Main EntranceFor enhanced safety and security, Long Hunter State Park has installed a new electronic gate at the main entrance of the park. The gate will open… (more)
For enhanced safety and security, Long Hunter State Park has installed a new electronic gate at the main entrance of the park. The gate will open daily at 5 AM and close nightly at 8 PM. Please note: • Entry will not be permitted outside of the operational hours listed above. Boat ramp users may still launch if they arrive before 8 PM. • Guests visiting the park should vacate by closing time at 8 PM. (The park’s day-use areas close at 8 PM.) • Exiting the park will remain unrestricted. The gate will automatically open for all outbound traffic. Operational hours at other areas of the park (Bryant’s Grove and Volunteer Trail) will not be affected. These areas will continue to close at 5 PM during standard time and 8 PM during daylight saving time. Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions, please contact the park at 615-885-2422.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Closure Boat House and Fishing Pier ClosedDue to safety concerns, the boat house and fishing pier are closed until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any… (more)
Due to safety concerns, the boat house and fishing pier are closed until further notice. We apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the park at 615-885-2422.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Long Hunter State Park is a 2,785-acre park in Davidson County, about 5 miles north of La Vergne.
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and biking. The official site lists about 20 miles of trails. On the water side, there is a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 2 camping areas, with tent sites, primitive or hike-in 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 | Daily | 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Daily | noon – 1 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily (Note: The office is closed for lunch from 12PM until 1PM and all State Holidays.)
Park Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. daily (Note: The office is closed for lunch from 12PM until 1PM and all State Holidays.)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group Campground | — | — | |
| Backcountry Campground | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Two backcountry campsites, a mere 6-mile hike from the parking area, are situated along the lake shoreline are available at Long Hunter State Park.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingBoatingFishingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingHikingBiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bryant Grove Trail | 4 mi | Moderate | This flat, winding trail connects the Couchville Lake area to Bryant Grove Recreation Area as it follows the shore of Percy Priest Lake. The path visits several unique habitats, including rare limestone glades. It crosses a wooden bridge above Bryant Grove Creek, where green heron are occasionally seen wading and feeding. The one-mile marker (coming from Couchville Lake) is a good "habitat edge" birding spot for warblers, vireos and other species. Wildflowers along the route include spider lily, shooting star, glade phlox, rose verbena, evening primrose, Tennessee milkvetch and prickly pear cactus. Keep an eye out for owls, hawks and raccoons along the trail. No pets allowed.HikeNatural surface |
| Cedar Glade Trail | 0.9 mi | Moderate | This trail circles Couchville Cedar Glade State Natural area, home to many rare, threatened and endangered plant species. Also known as the Tyler Sykes Trail, this path leads visitors to desert-like areas known as cedar glades. The thin, gravelly soil found here is home to such treasured wildflower species as leafy prairie clover, Tennessee coneflower, limestone fame flower, nodding wild onion, glade phacelia and Gattinger’s lobelia. This area also features a wide variety of milkweed and sumac plants. Birds found here include prairie warbler, yellow-breasted chat, common nighthawk, northern bobwhite and Chuck-will’s-widow. Other interesting flora and fauna include reindeer moss, hairy lipfern, streamside salamander, glade moss, juniper hairstreak butterfly, adder’s tongue fern. Dogs on a leash are allowed.HikeNatural surface |
| Couchville Lake Trail | 2.1 mi | Easy | This flat, paved, mostly shaded trail encircles 110-acre Couchville Lake. This is one of the most popular walks in the state park system due to its accessibility, lakeshore scenery, abundant wildlife, and arboretum. White-tailed Deer and Wild Turkey are common sights here, as are such birds as Great Blue Heron, Prothonotary Warbler, Baltimore Oriole, Hooded Merganser, and Osprey. Occasional/rare sightings include American Bald Eagle, Sandhill Crane, Common Loon, and White Pelican. The nearby water-filled sinkholes result in a variety of frogs and turtles. American Mink has been spotted along the shoreline, and River Otter has been seen in the lake. Wildflowers found along the trail include Mayapple, Mistflower, Green Dragon, and Passionflower. The path is home to Couchville Lake Arboretum, where forty-five species of trees are labeled and identified along the route.HikePaved surfaceAccessible |
| Day Loop Trail | 4 mi | Hard | HikeNatural surface |
| Deer Trail | 0.85 mi | Easy | Located near the park office, the Deer Trail features a restored prairie which displays many native flowers and grasses. During summer, the striking wildflower known as blazing star attracts a wide variety of swallowtail butterflies, including eastern tiger, spicebush, giant, pipevine and zebra. Monarchs, Juniper hairstreaks and great spangled fritillary butterflies are also seen in the prairie. Other interesting insects here include praying mantis, green lynx spider and clearwing moth, also known as hummingbird moth. The back section of the trail showcases an impressive stand of mature sassafras trees. Other unique wildflowers here include rose pink, heal-all, purple-headed sneezeweed and mountain mint. Note: beware of significant numbers of ticks on this trail during warm weather months. Dogs on a leash are allowed.HikeNatural surface |
| Inland Trail | 0.7 mi | Easy | Despite its short length, the Inland Trail features an impressive variety of trees, wildflowers, birds and mammals. The trail climbs a hill, so there is a slight elevation change. Many large, mature oak and hickory trees are found here; in fact, the trail boasts more variety of hickory trees than perhaps anywhere else in the park. Other tree species are Black Gum, Red Mulberry, Pawpaw, Yellow Buckeye, and Sassafras. Birds include Wood Thrush, Red-headed Woodpecker, Scarlet Tanager, Barred Owl, and Red-eyed Vireo. Keep an eye out for such wildflowers as Virginia Spring Beauty, Cutleaf Toothwort, Sweet Betsy Trillium, and Jack-in-the-Pulpit. Mushrooms are common here as well.HikeNatural surface |
| Jones Mill Multi-Use Trail - Blue Line | 3 mi | Moderate | HikeMountain bikeNatural surface |
| Jones Mill Multi-Use Trail - Orange Line | 1.8 mi | Easy | HikeMountain bikeNatural surface |
| Jones Mill Multi-Use Trail - Red Line | 1.6 mi | Moderate | HikeMountain bikeNatural surface |
| Jones Mill Multi-Use Trail - White Line | 1.95 mi | Moderate | HikeMountain bikeNatural surface |
| Reading Ranger Story Trail | 0.3 mi | Easy | Hidden near the back of the Couchville/Area 2 parking lot, this short trail, formerly the Nature Loop Trail, has a nice sampling of well-known features, such as, sinkholes, limestone glades and oak–hickory forest is now home to this innovative family trail. Enlarged pages from children’s books are placed along this .25 mile trail so youngsters can read, exercise and explore. Stories are changed out in the spring. No pets allowed.HikePaved, natural surface |
| Volunteer Trail | 5.5 mi | Moderate | The longest trail at Long Hunter follows the shore of Percy Priest Lake for most of its run and leads to a pair of primitive backcountry camping sites. Various species of shorebirds, ducks and geese are heard and seen frequently along this route. Though most of Long Hunter’s trails are relatively flat, this trail has a slight increase in elevation as it leaves the shore and climbs up the bluffs overlooking the lake. Rocky jumbles, mossy hillsides, scenic lake views, majestic trees and abundant spring wildflowers are common sights along the trail. This area is home to red fox, bobcat and deer. Dogs on a leash are allowed.HikeNatural surface |
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
- Group facilities
Water
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- Tent camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
- Group 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
- 2910 Hobson Pike
Hermitage, TN 37076 - Nearest town
- La Vergne — about 5 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.0926, -86.5559
- Phone
- (615) 885-2422
- 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