Bledsoe Creek State Park

Bledsoe Creek supports an abundance of wildlife and served as hunting grounds for indigenous peoples, including the Cherokee, Chickamauga, Creek, and Shawnee. Nearby Cragfont, Hawthorn Hill, Wynnewood, and Bledsoe’s Fort interpret the diverse history of 18th & 19th century Tennessee. Today this park draws in fishers, hikers, and campers to Old Hickory Lake, a reservoir created by the Corps of Engineers.

Located on the backwaters of Old Hickory Lake, the park features 68 campsites with electric and water as well as three primitive, hammock-only campsites. There are more than four miles of scenic hiking trails. The trails meander through the forest and along the lakeshore of the park. One mile of these trails is paved making it accessible to persons with disabilities. The park provides the community with two boat ramps, picnic shelters, and an outdoor classroom. Recent additions include a pollinator garden and permanent displays on our Tennessee History Trail.