Radnor Lake State Park
Also known as Radnor State 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
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 1,363 acres, Radnor Lake State Park lies in Davidson County, in Oak Hill.
Things to do include historic sites 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 toursHiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Access Trail | 0.25 mi | Moderate | This short mulched trail provides a quick link from the east parking area to the Ganier Ridge Trail. Hikers can also use this trail for access to the nearby Lake Trail.HikeNatural surface |
| Dam Walkway | 0.2 mi | Easy | This gravel trail is the shortest in the park. It provides a gentle, flat surface across the Dam Walkway and offers excellent views of the lake and abundant wildlife. The trail is accessible from Otter Creek Road and ends at the Spillway Bridge.HikeGravel surface |
| Ganier Ridge Trail | 1.65 mi | Hard | This trail traverses through an open ridge forest consisting of chestnut oak and shagbark hickory making it excellent for seeing early migrants during the spring. During the summer months, the area is filled with red-eyed vireos and tanagers.HikeNatural surface |
| Hall Drive | 0.4 mi | — | HikePaved surface |
| Historic Valve House Trail | 0.15 mi | Easy | Just a short 10-minute hike from the Walter Criley Visitor Center, this interpretive trail features Radnor Lake's Industrial Complex, and interpretive panels focusing on the L&N Railroad construction of the dam in the early 1900s. The mulched trail crosses a tributary of the Harpeth River to reach the reconstructed Historic Valve-House, where release of water from the lake to the railyards was controlled.HikeMulch surface |
| Lake Trail | 1.35 mi | Easy | Picking up where the Spillway Trail ends, this trail runs around the north side of 85-acre Radnor Lake. Several observation points provide excellent vistas of the lake and wildlife. The trail eventually exits onto Otter Creek Road. This is a mulch and gravel surface trail.HikeMulch surface |
| Otter Creek Road | 1.05 mi | Easy | Because Radnor Lake is a Class II Natural Area, this is the only trail on which dogs and bikes are allowed. The road is closed to motor traffic inside the park. From the road, there are excellent views of the lake, as well as the beaver lodge and dam, which can be seen from the causeway.HikeBikePaved surfaceAccessible |
| South Cove Trail | 1.4 mi | Hard | Mirroring the difficulty of the Ganier Ridge Trail, hikers will be taken up to the top of a ridge. The trail runs close to the southern boundary of the park. Views of the lake can be glimpsed through the foliage on lower sections of this mulched trail.HikeNatural surface |
| South Lake Trail | 0.9 mi | Moderate | Sharing access points off of Otter Creed Road with the South Cove Trail, this less strenuous mulched trail sticks closer to the road and lake. However, it does feature a connection halfway through for visitors who decide to jump on the South Cove Trail Lake Trail 1.35 Miles Easy.HikeNatural surface |
| Spillway Trail | 0.25 mi | Easy | ADA-accessible path starting at visitor center.HikeMulch surface |
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
- Oak Hill
- Coordinates
- 36.0629, -86.8102
- 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)
- Photo: Erythronium americanum Radnor Lake.jpg — Public domain (released by the author), Kaldari
“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