Sycamore Shoals 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(423) 543-5808
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 71 acres, Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park lies in Carter County, in Elizabethton.
Popular activities here are 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 | Mon–Sat | 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Mon–Sat | 1 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Office Hours: Mon-Sat 9am - 4pm & Sun 1pm - 4:30pm
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Butterfly Garden | 0.06 mi | — | HikeNatural surface |
| Longhunter Loop Trail | 0.85 mi | Easy | Status: partial closure. A wonderful transitional habitat ranging from open field to shrubs and saplings.HikeNatural surface |
| Patriots Path | 1.2 mi | Easy | HikePaved surface |
| SS Trail | 0.25 mi | Easy | HikeNatural 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
- Elizabethton
- Coordinates
- 36.3439, -82.2526
- Phone
- (423) 543-5808
- 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