When it comes to feeling at peace with the great outdoors, Tennessee knows how to set you at ease real quick. The state boasts rushing rivers and lush valleys, meadows choked with flowers, and craggy mountains to the east. The Mississippi rounds out the western side of the state, snaking through fields and thick forests. It’s only natural to want to experience the beauty of the state in all its glory, don’t you think? These state parks offer year-round campgrounds in Tennessee, which means you don’t have to wait for the sunshine of spring to build a campfire and take some space from the rush of the day-to-day:

1. Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park
Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park, 732 Stone Fort Dr, Manchester, TN 37355, USA
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You can camp at Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park either with your RV or on one of their primitive campsites. There are stores and restaurants in the nearby town of Manchester, and the beautiful park is struck through with hiking trails and fun experiences for the entire family.
2. Montgomery Bell State Park
Montgomery Bell State Park, 1020 Jackson Hill Rd, Burns, TN 37029, USA
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Located in Dickson County, you can make a reservation ahead of time to camp in Montgomery Bell State Park. There are RV and tent camping opportunities, with picnic tables and grills available at every campsite.
3. South Cumberland State Park
South Cumberland State Park, 11745 US-41, Monteagle, TN 37356, USA
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South Cumberland State Park covers 25,000 acres of Tennessee land and is made up of nine mountain wilderness areas. There are just about 100 primitive campsites found throughout the park, and even rustic trailer campsites at the Foster Falls campground. Hike the Fiery Gizzard Trail if you're looking for something gorgeous and remote, encrusted with a film of ice and snow during the wintertime. Beautiful.

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4. Henry Horton State Park
Henry Horton State Park, 4209 Nashville Hwy, Chapel Hill, TN 37034, USA
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There are all sorts of places you can stay in Henry Horton State Park , from lodging at the local inn or relaxing in one of the eight cabins available for rent. You can also rent one of the 56 RV campsites and even primitive campsites for those ready to brave the cold. The land is incredible, as are the fishing opportunities. There are even skeet fields in the park!
5. Roan Mountain State Park
State Park Cabin Road, State Park Cabin Rd, Roan Mountain, TN 37687, USA
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The mountainside cabin rentals available at Roan Mountain State Park - there are thirty deluxe cabins for rent - are outfitted with a front porch and rocking chairs, a full bath with a tub and shower, as well as the cozy addition of a woodburning stove as well as gas and electric heat. The cabins are not air conditioned, so they're perfect for wintertime adventures.
6. Chickasaw State Park
Chickasaw State Park, 20 Cabin Ln, Henderson, TN 38340, USA
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Lake Placid is located right at the center of Chickasaw State Park, making for a gorgeous view from the thirteen cabins that circle the water. You can enjoy your own tv and fireplace, perfectly cozy for a winter weekend away.

Check out this birds-eye view of Chickasaw State Park in this epic 4K drone video:
7. Big Hill Pond State Park
Big Hill Pond State Park, Tennessee 38061, USA
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Located near the Tennessee-Mississippi state line, Big Hill Pond State Park is a great spot for chilly winter camping. It's ensconced with stunning cypress and swampland, and you can rent one of the four trail shelters available to campers. There are also rustic campsites, 28 of them, each with a grill, picnic bench and a shared bathhouse.

If you’re looking to really experience Tennessee in the wintertime, check out the history of the state’s greatest snowfall. For warm-season shenanigans, check out these awesome day trips in Tennessee.

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What are the best state parks in Tennessee?  

Tennessee is one of those places that doesn’t seem to get enough credit for its awesomeness. It’s filled with beautiful state, National, and local parks; each one has its own amazing properties, amenities, features, and more, no matter if they’re on the natural side or the man-made, historical side. Some of the “best” (in this case, most popular) state parks in Tennessee include Fort Loudon State Park, where you can go back in time and explore frontier life as it was many, many decades ago. Rock Island State Park is an amazing one for those who love waterfalls because it’s home to some of our state’s most breathtakingly beautiful ones. Just 30 minutes from Nashville is Radner Lake State Park, which is easily one of the most scenic parks in the state, and then you’ll find even more waterfalls at Burgess Falls State Park. This state is home to 56 amazing state parks – so go out and explore! 

What are the most popular hiking trails in Tennessee?  

There are 1,591 amazing hikes weaving through the state of Tennessee. It ranks them by user review, and the most popular in the state include Alum Cave Trail to Mount LeConte; it’s hard, but it’s worth the challenge. It’s 10.9 miles of spectacular scenery and views – you'll want to work your way up to that one if you’re less experienced. Laurel Falls Trail is quite a bit easier (and shorter); it’s 2.4 miles of easy-going natural wonder within the incredible Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Did you know GSMNP is the #1 most-visited National Park in the country (and it’s right here in our backyard)? Within the same park is the amazing Rainbow Falls Trail, which is 5.1 miles of INCREDIBLE landscapes. That one is a must-do for any and all hikers in or visiting Tennessee.  

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