Warriors' Path State Park
Notice: New Electronic Gate at Main Entrance — details
- Status
- Open (per official listing)
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- reserve.tnstateparks.com(423) 239-8531
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Closure New Electronic Gate at Main EntranceFor enhanced safety and security, Warriors’ Path State Park has installed a new electronic gate at the main entrance of the park. • The gate will… (more)
For enhanced safety and security, Warriors’ Path State Park has installed a new electronic gate at the main entrance of the park. • The gate will open daily at 5 AM and close nightly at 10 PM. • Campers will be provided a gate code that is specific for their stay. • Exiting the park will remain unrestricted. The gate will automatically open for all outbound traffic. Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Warriors' Path State Park is a 986-acre park in Sullivan County, about 4 miles southeast of Kingsport.
Visitors come for golf, disc golf, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. For overnight stays there are 3 camping areas (RV sites and tent sites).
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
Park Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Quiet hours, visiting hours, and stay limits rules are enforced.
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.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Main Campground | — | — | |
| Moody Bluff Campground | — | — | |
| Hammock Campground | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Warriors' Path State Park offers 134 campsites, all with tables and grills. 94 are equipped with RV hookups while the other 40 complete an overflow campground open during the summer.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingBoatingFishingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingGolfHikingBikingDisc golf
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boneyard | 1.9 mi | Hard | HikeMountain bikeNatural surface |
| Boneyard Connector | 0.1 mi | Hard | HikeMountain bikeNatural surface |
| Connector Trail | 0.3 mi | Easy | Connects Lakeshore and Lake Hollow trails, so you can walk a complete loop around the campground. Along the way, enjoy views of the high bluffs, varied forest communities, and the remnants of historic Strickler Ferry Road.HikeNatural surface |
| Darwins Connector | 0.1 mi | Hard | HikeMountain bikeNatural surface |
| Darwins Revenge | 1.9 mi | Hard | HikeMountain bikeNatural surface |
| Devils Backbone Trail | 1.15 mi | Moderate | One of the more challenging trails in the park also has some of the richest rewards. Be sure to visit the ridgetop overlooks, then hike on down to see the remnants of early settlement in the valley, and cool your feet in Fall Creek.HikeNatural surface |
| Duck Island Pathways | 1.18 mi | Easy | HikeBikePaved surfaceAccessible |
| Fall Creek Loop Trail | 1 mi | Moderate | Enjoy clear views of the creek valley, hike these hilly, sunny fields, and cool creek bottoms. See reminders of the farm once here, and signs of the woodlands now taking over. Starts at the end of the Devil's Backbone Trail.HikeNatural surface |
| Fawn Loop | 0.6 mi | Easy | HikeMountain bikeNatural surface |
| Holston Bluff Trail | 0.6 mi | Moderate | Here you'll find unique shorelines, with steep, rugged bluffs, rich woodlands, and interesting views of a late 1800s railroad grade.HikeNatural surface |
| Lake Hollow Trail | 0.6 mi | Moderate | Wander along the water's edge and visit with the forest wildlife and plant life. Try around dawn or dusk for the most wildlife activity.HikeNatural surface |
| Lake Road | 0.8 mi | Easy | HikeMountain bikeNatural surface |
| Lakeshore Trail | 0.35 mi | Easy | An easy walk along the lakeshore brings you to fine old forests and good views of the far shore. A self-guiding booklet is available for this trail.HikeNatural surface |
| Lions Braille Trail | 0.25 mi | Easy | HikeNatural surfaceAccessible |
| Magic Carpet Ride | 0.1 mi | Hard | HikeMountain bikeNatural surface |
| Overlook Trail | 1.1 mi | Easy | HikeNatural surface |
| Paw Paw | 0.4 mi | Moderate | HikeMountain bikeNatural surface |
| Paw Paw Connector | 0.1 mi | Moderate | HikeMountain bikeNatural surface |
| Ridgetop | 0.4 mi | Hard | HikeMountain bikeNatural surface |
| Riverbank Trail | 0.25 mi | Easy | A short invigorating walk along the banks of the river. In the autumn, you'll find views of the ripe hills. In spring and summer, wildflowers abound, and winter brings its own discoveries.HikeNatural surface |
| Rock City | 0.5 mi | Hard | HikeMountain bikeNatural surface |
| Sinking Waters Forest Loop Trail | 0.85 mi | Moderate | HikeNatural surface |
| Sinking Waters Marsh Loops Trail | 0.4 mi | Moderate | HikeNatural surface |
| Sinking Waters Meadow Loop Trail | 0.8 mi | Moderate | HikeNatural surface |
| Wahoo | 2.2 mi | Moderate | HikeMountain bikeNatural surface |
| Whitetail Alternate | 0.2 mi | Moderate | HikeMountain bikeNatural surface |
| Whitetail Loop | 2.2 mi | Moderate | HikeMountain bikeNatural surface |
| Woodland Ridge Trail | 1.55 mi | Moderate | Experience the peaceHikeNatural surface |
| Zipline | 0.4 mi | Moderate | HikeMountain bikeNatural surface |
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Park or camp store
- Restaurant or food service
Water
- Boat ramp
- Marina or boat slips
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
Recreation
- Golf course
- Disc golf
✓ 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
- Address
- 490 Hemlock Road
Kingsport, TN 37663 - Nearest town
- Kingsport — about 4 mi southeast (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 36.4989, -82.4867
- Phone
- (423) 239-8531
- 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