Sgt. Alvin C. York 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) 879-6456
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Sgt. Alvin C. York State Historic Park is a 336-acre historic site in Fentress County, about 8 miles north of Jamestown.
The park supports historic sites, fishing, and hiking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office | Not stated | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Source: official park page, checked Oct 30, 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.
Things to do
Historic sites and toursFishingHiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Trail | 1 mi | — | The Homestead Loop encompasses the York Homestead and features sweeping views of the York Home, the York Gristmill, and the surrounding valley.HikePaved, natural surface |
| Sgt. York Burial Site Trail | 0.25 mi | Easy | Status: partial closureHikeNatural surface |
| Trench Trail | 0.15 mi | — | The Trench Trail intersects the Homestead Loop and allows visitors to view a World War 1 replica trench.HikePaved, natural surface |
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- 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
- Jamestown — about 8 mi north (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.5416, -84.9595
- Phone
- (931) 879-6456
- State.Parks@tn.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Tennessee State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 30, 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