Port Royal 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) 645-0622
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 27 acres, Port Royal State Historic Park lies in Montgomery County, about 11 miles east of Clarksville.
Visitors come for canoeing and kayaking, 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
FishingCanoeing and kayakingHiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hopson's Spring Branch Path | 0.2 mi | — | The Hopson Spring Branch trail begins at the Historic Main Street in downtown Port Royal and follows along the Sulphur Fork Creek and the Hopson Spring Branch. This trail is located in a river bottom and will flood during heavy rain.HikeNatural surface |
| Old Main Street Path | 0.15 mi | Easy | Beginning at the General Store and Visitor Center, Old Main Street travels through the old townsite of Port Royal. As you travel, view the archaeological remains of the town and end at Sulphur Fork Creek, where the 1890 Iron Bridge still stands. On your way back, take Hopson Spring Branch for a scenic detour around Historic Downtown.HikeNatural surface |
| Trail of Tears National Historic Trail | 0.15 mi | — | A portion of the Trail of Tears lies within our park, commemorating the survival of the Cherokee people. This short, preserved piece of history leads to a scenic view of the Red River. To learn more about the Trail of Tears and plan your trip, view the National Park Service's map [https://www.nps.gov/trte/planyourvisit/maps.htm].HikeNatural surface |
Amenities
Facilities
- 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
- Clarksville — about 11 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.5539, -87.1426
- Phone
- (931) 645-0622
- 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