Seven Islands State Birding 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(865) 407-8335
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Seven Islands State Birding Park is a park in Knox County, about 7 miles northwest of Sevierville.
Things to do include canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and hiking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp.
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
FishingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingHiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bobwhite Accessible Trail | 0.9 mi | Easy | HikeBikePaved surfaceAccessible |
| Hickory Ridge Loop Trail | 0.8 mi | Moderate | HikeNatural surface |
| Island Loop Trail | 1.2 mi | Easy | HikeNatural surface |
| Kelly Lane Greenway | 2.5 mi | Easy | The mostly flat greenway stretches from the parking area to the French Broad River. Sandwiched between open fields of wildflowers and farmland, along with an elevated scenic view, it is ideal for bird watching.HikeBikePaved surface |
| Seclusion Bend Trail | 2.7 mi | Moderate | This trail follows along the French Broad River with fields and forested habitats and passes open fields of wildflowers and farmland along Kelly Lane Greenway.HikeNatural surface |
| Seven Islands Loop Trail | 1.55 mi | Easy | This floodplain trail provides good viewing of spring and fall migrants along with river views.HikeNatural surface |
| Upland Trail Inner Loop | 1.2 mi | Moderate | This trail traverses a variety of upland habitats along a ridge including an upland pond and provides views of the French Broad River and Great Smoky Mountains.HikeNatural surface |
| Upland Trail Outer Loop | 0.75 mi | Moderate | HikeNatural surface |
Amenities
Facilities
- Park or camp store
Water
- Boat ramp
✓ 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
- Sevierville — about 7 mi northwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.9539, -83.6864
- Phone
- (865) 407-8335
- 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
“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