Tennessee's state parks offer just about every activity an outdoor enthusiast could dream up. Biking, boating, hiking, swimming and horseback round out the list of recreational opportunities. Most of the parks in Tennessee also have camp sites for kicking up the feet after a hard day's play. For those who require sturdier accommodations, however, there are cabins that range from rustic to regal.
Fishing and boating on Lake Placid are popular activities at the west Tennessee Park, just 18 miles south of Jackson. Chickasaw has 13 cabins available for rental, year round. These "vacation cottages" all come equipped with television and working fireplaces.
Chickasaw State Park
20 Cabin Lane
Henderson, TN 38340
800-458-1752
tn.gov/environment
The Norris Reservoir was the first project of the Tennessee Valley Authority back in 1933 and now visitors can enjoy the views it provides. Norris Dam State Park has its own marina which serves as a staging ground for boating and water skiing excursions. After a day on the lake, retire to one of Norris Dam's 19 cabins. There are two types from which you can choose. All cabins include heat, air conditioning, television, fireplaces and bathrooms. Deluxe cabins also have three bedrooms with double beds, porches, outdoor grills, picnic tables and full kitchens equipped with utensils
Norris Dam
125 Village Green Circle
Lake City , TN 37769-5932
865-426-7461
tn.gov/environment/parks/NorrisDam
Cedars of Lebanon is home to 19 species of plants that exist exclusively in the park. The eight miles of trails here are suitable for novice hikers. Visitors have three cabin options from which to select. The deluxe AAA cabin is two floors and contains a loft area as well as two bedrooms. The kitchen is fully equipped with appliances and utensils The standard AA cabin has the same amenities but only one bedroom and one floor. The standard A cabin has a combined bedroom and living area. All cabins come supplied with clean linen.
Cedars of Lebanon State Park
328 Cedar Forest Rd.
Lebanon ,TN 37090
800-713-5180
tn.gov/environment/parks/Cedars
The 21 cabins at Standing Stone vary in size and layout. There are 14 rustic cabins here, the smallest with two single beds and the largest with four double beds. These cabins have air conditioning but no heat and are available April through October. Standing Stone also has three "Timberlodge" cabins that can all house up to ten people. These have heat and air conditioning and are open throughout the year. The park's four "modern" cabins are also open year round and sleep up to eleven. No cabins at Standing Stone have television or telephones.
Standing Stone State Park
1674 Standing Stone Park Hwy.
Hilham, TN 38568
931-823-6347
tn.gov/environment/parks/StandingStone
