This unassuming park slightly outside of Crossville packs a punch! There's a golf course, swimming pool, camping, cabins, boat rentals, and more, as well as the nearby Homestead Tower Museum. I stayed in the Mill House Cabin, which is now one of my favorite rentals of all time! Sitting on the underside of the bridge, you have no neighbors shy of the ranger residence up a private driveway leading to the visitor center / aviary area. With great access to trails, walking distance to the restaurant, and pretty much central to everything while being secluded and private at the same time. I did one of the ranger-led night floats, for a little history and a night sounds segments, which was also amazing! The park is relatively near to Chattanooga or Fall Creek Falls as well if you are interested in day trips! read more

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We love this TN State Park! Rangers are always super hospitable and the trails are well kept. Make sure to visit the bridge in the Pioneer Loop Trail. read more

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Free to enter. Nice park and drive and respite for the day. Lots of areas to set up a picnic, patios and lots of good spots to hangout for the day. I see folks with fishing poles, a large group of friends and family, maybe to get dinner for tonight. Some spots to see the waterfall from the bridge. read more

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Beautiful, like stepping back in time. The cabins and scenery are gorgeous, great hiking and camping, a beautiful lake.

Cumberland Mountain State Park is a state park that encompasses and surrounds the man-made Byrd Lake. The area was undeveloped until a project was initiated by the government for 150 impoverished families during the Great Depression. This particular land was deeded to Tennessee in 1938. Today, it has 1,700 acres, a gold course, 37 cabins, over 100 campsites, a swimming pool, picnic pavilions, playgrounds, tennis courts, horseshoe pits, shuffleboard courts, basketball courts, volleyball courts, fishing, a tower overlook, boating, mountain bike trails, a gift shop, a restaurant, an amphitheater, and hiking trails: the Byrd Creek Trail (2 miles), the Byrd Lake Trail (.5 mile), the Cumberland Plateau Trail (.85 mile), the Overnight Trail (5.95 miles), the Pioneer Trail (2.55 miles), and the Pioneer Short Loop Trial (a 1.8 mile loop). We didn't hike because it was raining. It was empty, also because it was raining. But as we drove around and scoped out the park, we saw SO MUCH WILDLIFE. Which was insanely cool. I've been before for a weekend long rock-climbing workshop. I look forward to coming back! read more

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The cabins need repairs. Wallpaper is gross and pealing off the wall. Ants are everywhere in cabin 27. Water leaks around skylights. read more

Cumberland Mountain State Park - One tiny ant but many scurrying around. - Parks Near Me - Crossville, Tennessee

Pretty nice park. The Bridge / Damn is pretty cool. Lake area is nice, however everything was closed as far as boat rental, etc. Thought it kind of petty that you would have to purchase a permit to canoe, kayak, or boat... only $5 extra but it is the point. Seems like it should be opened back up after Easter. Trails were nicely kept. At the office, the bathrooms were clean, plus there were people to ask questions. read more

Cumberland Mountain State Park - Parks Near Me - Crossville, Tennessee

Very cozy, beautiful view, a good place to walk , ride a bike , hiking and enjoying nature. read more

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We stayed in the Mill House Cabin for two nights. The falling water next to the cabin will soon have you sleeping peacefully. Recently renovated we enjoyed many perks including the restaurant, just a short walk away. I hope your stay allows you to participate in the Ranger classes offered in the park. My favorite included a live owl. It was just a hoot! Take in Byrd Lake trail early in the morning. read more

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Amazing park...,., no food....!if kids or older crowd or want east walk park by visitor center Go in staffing are nice. Bathrooms. Take the 1 mike paved and easy ada path across street. Goes by lake. Mostly shaded. Mostly flat. Half way go into the ccc museum and see free 10 min video press the button and watch. So cool!!!!! See the maxing bridge!!!! Hear about the ccc and fdr and what they did!!!! read more

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Had a beautiful time here on our summer ending vacation to Tennessee. Loved the outdoors feel way better than staying in a hotel. I'm also not into camping, this was pretty much in between tenting and a hotel. I thoroughly enjoyed it. We rented the mill house for two nights. This place has two large bedrooms with multiple bunk beds in them, two bathrooms, a large dining room area, and a small kitchen. This is the only unit on the premises without air conditioning. No big deal we're semi camping right. Each room with bunk beds would sleep at least 8 people. This is a nice option if you have a huge group and are looking to split costs. Outside of the Millhouse we had a nice grill and fire pit area. Directly behind the house was a waterfall and small Creek. Sleeping at night I really loved the sound of the water extremely relaxing. Didn't really do much on site. But there is multiple restaurants, Trails for hiking, and a large in-ground beautiful looking swimming pool. And I mean large. Camp store sells firewood and snacks. Wood was $5 a bundle. Loved it here definitely planning a return trip with more people for next summer. read more

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There is no doubt that this is the nicest state park we have ever visited. The setting is beautiful and just about every amenity possible in a state park is here. There's a gorgeous campground for RVs and cabins. Plus, there's a beautiful river where you can rent boats and kayaks. If that isn't enough stop by the huge swimming pool and take a dip. Afterwards, a wonderful restaurant is available with a very nice buffet. We saw several people with fishing poles in the river and others taking off for a hike on the many trails. This park is definitely as good as it gets. read more

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Beautiful Park found in Crossville, Tn. The park is pretty big, has some walking trails, a restaurant and a small museum that shows a little bit of the history of the development of the park. The bathrooms are clean and it's just a great place to go get some fresh air! read more

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My husband and I got out of the city (Nashville) for a few hours and ventured to Cumberland Mountain State Park for a hike! We did the Pioneer Short Loop Trail (1.8 miles) because it provides access to the Pioneer Loop Trail (2.55 miles), which added up to a great length hike - and a really pretty one, too! (The only long hike in the park is the Overnight Trail, but extending the Pioneer Short Loop Trail to the Pioneer Loop Trail added up to about 4 miles, which was perfect for us.) The hike was beautiful! The trails we hiked follow Byrd Creek, so you're along water almost the entire hike. The water was really high when he hiked (late March), so it was gorgeous: streams, little falls, tons of rhododendron! The hike was definitely one of the prettiest I've hiked in a state park in Tennessee. My only qualms about the park is the signage. I wish it was easier to find the hiking trails (the signs in the park seemed to mark everything but the trailheads), and there was a point on the Pioneer Loop Trail where we lost the trail (it's towards the halfway point and you end up on a road and we didn't know where to catch the trail again - we had to ask someone - you do hike on the road for a minute and then there's an access point back to the trail on the left side of the road). But it was a beautiful hike, and we thoroughly enjoyed getting out of the city and enjoying the nature/sites Cumberland Mountain State Park had to offer! Check it out! read more

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Great adventure! Beautiful scenery. Can't wait to camp! Hikes at all levels, highly recommend

Beautiful park to go to when it is Autumn. The weather was amazing and the view from the bridge was even more amazing. You can see below the bridge opposite of the lake and did a little climbing to take some pictures of the lake! read more

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Beautiful place for hiking, picnicking, fishing, and just enjoying the outdoors.. This is Tennessee at its finest... the camping is fantastic.. read more

We were happy to find a park with trails and playgrounds open during October 2020. There were few people around on a Tuesday afternoon. We almost had the place to ourselves. When we checked in at the park office for a trail map, they suggested a nature trail that was great for our grandkids, ages 6 and 10. It has signs that are pages from a children's book, plus the trail is ADA compliant. It leads to the lake and has a bridge crossing the lake. Kayaks and canoes are available, plus we saw a man fishing. Our 6yr old granddaughter enjoyed trying out multiple playgrounds with swings, jungle gyms, sliding boards, etc. No other kids were around to leave germs behind. My husband and grandson, age 10, enjoyed using an Aerobie in a large open ball field. It was great weather, Covid safe, and a pleasant experience out in nature read more

Very nice area with great hiking paths. We ate lunch at the restaurant and was satisfied with quality and price.

What a beautiful park. I absolutely fell in love with the bridge and lake. It mixed so well with the gorgeous fall day and peak foliage the day my husband and I were visiting. As this was just a little day trip, we were not camping. We also didn't try the restaurant, so I can't comment on either of those except to say it looks like a wonderful place to camp and the restaurant looks lovely from the outside. read more

Cumberland Mountain State Park - Parks Near Me - Crossville, Tennessee

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Tent camping #26. Fits 12x10 no problem on the ground. Awesome hiking trails around lake and river. Park events were great also. Saw an owl demonstration and took a canoe tour through the lake up the river. Pool is Olympic size, but never got to swim. Too many things to do. Summer temps were great also... Low 80s and mid 60s. Firework supplies at camp store for donation back to park. Definently worth it to help keep this park going. read more

My husband and I are new to TN so we really wanted to check out new places and things to do. We did the Moonlight Kayak around the lake with Anthony and Casey. They were very informative which was nice for us. It was my first time kayaking and they were all about safety making sure everyone felt comfortable. Really Enjoyed and we highly recommend taking this trip as it is a different experience at night. read more

We rented a cabin duplex (20a and 20b) for the Labor Day weekend as our home while in the area. The park grounds are beautiful. The cabins themselves are comfortable but could use a little work, hence the 4 stars instead of 5. Everything was clean and the bed was comfortable. The A/C worked fine but was a little noisy. There is a small kitchen area with a mini fridge, sink, and 4 burner stove with a small oven. The cabinets have plates, forks, knives, cups and glasses but I'd suggest if you want to do any real cooking that you bring some of your own cookware, as ther is only one small pot in the cabinet. The bathroom was small but clean and well appointed with plenty of fresh, clean, and sparkling white towels. There was one window in the bathroom that wouldn't close all the way and had a big hole in the screen, which is probably how the big spider that I found in the sink upon arrival got into the cabin. Scared the bejeebers out of me, LOL. But it is a cabin in the wood, you have to expect nature..... The linoleum floors in both parts of the duplex were scratched and cracked in many places. They were clean, but I still wore socks when walking around. I'd say this is probably the first repair they need to make, it's not very appealing at all and can make a really bad first impression. The front door doorknob and lock were a little outdated, and probably easy to break into, This is another thing the park should look into and fix. I know it's a semi-rustic cabin, but you still want your belongings to be secure while you are out exploring. I did enjoy our stay in the park, and I would stay there again, it was very nice, but I would like to see those cabins upgraded. read more

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We come here every 2 years for a family reunion. This is by far one of my favorite places to vacation. The only reason it is not a 5 star is they need to start upgrading the cabins a bit. Make sure the smoke detectors work (thankfully the one in the hallway did cause the one in the bedroom was dead and yes it was needed but thankfully caught before a major fire) The park is always clean, the staff is fantastic and the scenery is spectacular. read more

Cabins. Good dining. Senior discount. Very clean. Cell phone reception works. read more

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Like many other who descended upon Cumberland Mountain State Park for the Total Eclipse, we made our way to this beautiful park for the first time and were impressed by every aspect of it. The park rangers and volunteers were super helpful and friendly and the facilities were clean. They have a swimming pool and a golf course and park is well-kept. If I'm ever in the area, I'll definitely make sure I stop by for a relaxing day with nature. Enjoy it out there! read more

Stayed here a week at the camp site area 2. The sites are to close together. You can only put a tent up on the gravel or paved area not good at all because you have no way to tie down tents or shelters. It's a challenge to get your camper in the areas. The bath house is small 3 toilets door locks stick, two small showers one of which sprayed water all over the sinks, and the outlets don't work in them. The Cabins had bad wiring you have to jiggle the light switch to get it on. The plugs were barely in the sockets. Big fire hazard...some fridges only opened half way. The lodge was nice except we were told it was a commercial kitchen NOT..small stove that you have in your home, fridge, freezer no pots or pans which we were told it would have.. It's pretty but with the money spent on a place that needs major repairs it's not worth it. Will not go back. read more

Well y'all I must say this camping ground was a delight from the get go. Even though we got pulled over for driving in circles after quiet hours looking for a place to set up our tents in the dark... ( I think the officer warmed up to us once he realized we weren't there to party and he showed us to the best tent camping spot in the whole place #116... We enjoyed having water and a power supply at our site and was able to even have movie night on our lap top under the stars until the many varieties of spider, crickets, grasshoppers, raccoons and random other bugs made us seek refuge in our tent. The showers with endless hot water and strong water pressure were a welcome surprise especially after many days on the road. We enjoyed a nice hike around the lake but was heartbroken when we found out that the paddleboats were done closed up for the day- cause we were fixing to go paddleboatin in the evenin.... And they's closed... We heard that the sparkly blue boat was broken anyways ... Never did see the pool either but all in all it was a great place to call home for a few days. Side note: I have apparently picked up the local dialect which is easy To do as it just rolls right off my tongue. read more

This is s great place for a buffet. Service is good, food is hot and deserts are great.

Driving through the Cumberland Mountains at 2 AM in my convertible, listening to music, smelling the pine trees, and looking up at the stars... God bless the USA. read more

Trails are awesome!! Stayed here 2 weeks in my RV. Sites are nice and they all have 50amp service. No sewage. The bathhouse is very outdated and could have been a lot cleaner. All in all, a nice place to stay. All of the staff were very friendly. read more

Cumberland Mountain State Park - The is a cool bridge on the Byrd Creek Trail (yellow trail). This trail starts at the camp store. - Parks Near Me - Crossville, Tennessee

While I was walking off the bus I broke my arm because this place is too lazy to replace the bumpy parking lot. I am not happy!

We had a wonderful time at the park as a family. There is something for all of us. There are various lengths of hiking trails with well leveled paths and good views. There are playgrounds for kids. The swimming pool and recreation are was closed due to the season. I would like to come back to enjoy those too. We stayed two nights and that was enough for the season. Coon Hollow cabin is described as rustic. We didn't like it much as it was a little dirty and outdated. Some of the outdated features might be by design since it is rustic but the cleanliness is a maintenance problem. The private setting of the cabin is attractive. The path staff is super friendly. Actually the whole town around the park is friendly. Also the park provides free fire wood which is a nice gesture. read more

Here on vacation to see our family. Everyone talked this park up and said it was very nice. We ended up going here after going to another park and being kinda disappointed. This park was very nice. My son was able to see ducks and geese and play on 2 different playgrounds. Very nice and very clean. read more

Really beautiful park, clean, excellent camp sites, friendly people. Lovely lake and cheap paddle boat and canoe type rentals. Only ding is no pool or swimming beach. Great park to visit or stay. read more