Tims Ford State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins
- Official site
- reserve.tnstateparks.com(931) 968-3536
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Tims Ford State Park is a 2,972-acre park in Franklin County, about 8 miles southeast of Lynchburg, Moore County.
The park supports golf, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 17 camping areas, with RV sites, tent sites, and primitive or hike-in sites. There are also cabins for rent.
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. | — |
| Campground | Please note that check-in time for camping is 4:00 pm. Check-out time is 12:00 pm. | ||
Official wording
Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Park Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Please note that check-in time for camping is 4:00 pm. Check-out time is 12:00 pm.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
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.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: cabins.
A limited number of cabins are available at each park for guests who travel with their pets. Guests must sign a Pet Policy Liability Form (CN-1181) upon check-in agreeing to abide by TN State Parks pet policy set forth and there is a $20 charge per night per pet that will be assessed at check-in. Pets are strictly prohibited inside cabins unless they are specifically designated as a pet-friendly cabin and all additional pet charges are paid. Due to allergy issues, pets may not be kept on porches or decks of non-pet cabins. If pets are kept at non-pet cabins, a minimum penalty of $100.00 plus all applicable nightly pet fees will be assessed. Additional charges for damages caused by pets may also be assessed at the discretion of management. Additional charges may also be assessed at the discretion of management for damages caused by guests, their visitors, pets, etc. Keep dogs on a leash.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fairview Campground | — | — | |
| Main Campground | — | — | |
| Turkey Creek Campground | — | — | |
| Evans Loop Campground | — | — | |
| Big Island Campground | — | — | |
| Little Island Campground | — | — | |
| Leatherwood Island Site 2 | — | — | |
| Lost Creek Backcountry Campground | — | — | |
| Spann House Backcountry Campground | — | — | |
| Leatherwood Island Site 1 | — | — | |
| Maple Bend Island Campground No. 1 | — | — | |
| Goose Island Campground No. 1 | — | — | |
| Devils Step Island Campground No. 1 | — | — | |
| Devil's Step Island No. 2 | — | — | |
| Goose Island Campground No. 2 | — | — | |
| Maple Bend Island Campground No. 2 | — | — | |
| Boiling Fork Campground | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Tims Ford State Park offers 152 campsites split between two campgrounds, Main and Fairview, which is located 8 miles away from the park. Tims Ford also offered six backcountry sites located on six nearby islands.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
Twenty rustic, fully-furnished cabins are the perfect spot for a weeklong getaway to Tims Ford State Park. Each is equipped with everything you would need to ensure a comfortable stay.
Things to do
CampingBoatingFishingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingGolfHikingBiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bike Trail | 3.05 mi | Easy | All-terrain wheelchair accessible. Trail also has 2 spur trails off of it, the visitor center spur trail and camper check in spur trail.HikeBikePaved surface |
| Boiling Fork Trail | 2.6 mi | Moderate | Located at Fairview.HikeNatural surface |
| Camper Check-In Spur Trail | 0.4 mi | Easy | HikeBikePaved surface |
| Clifton Doyle Trail | 0.6 mi | Easy | HikeNatural surface |
| Evans Point Trail | 10.05 mi | Hard | Full Loop is 10.5 miles.HikeNatural surface |
| Lost Creek Overlook Trail | 1.35 mi | Moderate | HikeNatural surface |
| Marble Plains Overlook Trail | 1.1 mi | Easy | All terrain wheelchair accessible.HikeBikePaved surface |
| Marble Plains Spur Trail | 0.4 mi | Easy | HikeNatural surface |
| Old Spann House Trail | 3.7 mi | Moderate | HikeNatural surface |
| Storybook Trail | 0.4 mi | Easy | All-terrain wheelchair accessible.HikeGravel surface |
| Travis Hollow Trail | 0.6 mi | Easy | All-terrain wheelchair Accessible.HikePaved surface |
| Visitor Center Spur Trail | 0.7 mi | Easy | HikeBikePaved surface |
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
- Laundry
Water
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
Lodging
- Cabins
Recreation
- Golf course
✓ 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.
Accessibility
Failure to present proof of eligibility could result in the cancellation of your reservation.
Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.
Getting there
- Address
- 570 Tims Ford Drive
Winchester, TN 37398 - Nearest town
- Lynchburg, Moore County — about 8 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.2204, -86.2550
- Phone
- (931) 968-3536
- 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. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology