National Trails Day Hikes - June 2

Join us on Saturday, June 2 for a National Trails Day Hiking Extravaganza!   From 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. ET we will offer various hikes: 1 mile loop on Byrd Lake Loop, easy 2 mile loop on Pioneer Short Loop, easy 2 mile loop on Byrd Creek Trail, easy 5 mile loop on Pioneer Short Loop with Pioneer Loop, moderate to moderate difficult 8 mile loop on Cumberland Plateau Trail & Overnight Trail. Pre-registration required. Please bring water and snacks for the trail. Wear sturdy athletic shoes or hiking boots and clothing appropriate for the weather including a rain jacket or poncho in case of rain. For more information and to register call 931-484-6138. View Flyer.

Cumberland Mountain State Park is situated on the Cumberland Plateau, a segment of the great upland, which extends from western New York to central Alabama. It is said to be the largest timbered plateau in America. This 1,720-acre park was acquired in 1938 as a project of the Farm Security Administration to provide a recreational area for some 250 families selected to homestead on the Cumberland Plateau.

The Homestead Museum, located one mile from the park, depicts the Cumberland Homestead Community of the 1930's. This community built the park along with help from the CCC and WPA.

Specials and Promotions

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Boating

The park offers for rent paddleboats, canoes, row boats, and fishing boats with electric trolling motor for use on Byrd Lake. The boat dock is open May-October. Personal kayaks and canoes are allowed for use on Byrd Lake.

Tennessee Boating Regulations (exit TDEC)

Cabins

Rustic cabins are nestled in the woods at Cumberland Mountain State Park and have fully equipped kitchens, cable TV, fireplaces (except single cabins), linens, picnic tables and grills. Firewood is provided for those cabins with fireplaces, October 1 through April 30. Parking is provided in the front of each cabin.

Class A cabins can accommodate two people.
Class AA can accommodate four people.
Class AAA Deluxe can accommodate eight people
Class AAA Timber lodge can accommodate ten people.

Coon Hollow Cabin- can accommodate six people. It has 2 bedrooms upstairs and 1 bedroom downstairs with a double bed in each bedroom. It is fully furnished with all cooking utensils, linens, fireplace, and central heat and air.

The Mill House cabin can accommodate up to 16 people.

Cabins may be reserved up to two years in advance.

Camping

Cumberland Mountain park has a combined total of 145 tent and RV campsites with hookups provided. Picnic tables, grills and bathhouse facilities are also provided. There is a $3 shower fee for non-campers. Seven adults are allowed to camp at each site. Reservations are not taken for campsites.

Events and Programs

Programs
Interpretive programs are held from June-August by the seasonal naturalist and seasonal recreation directors. The programs cover a broad spectrum of interests. Groups with specific interests can call the park to arrange special programs. Park rangers are available for programs on a year round basis.

» 2012 Schedule of Events (including Volunteer Trail Days, hikes and more)

Major events include:

Jan. 2 - First Hike
Feb. 18 - CCC Hike
March 31 - Kite Day
May 12 - Byrd Creek 15K Trail Run
June 9 - Free Fishing Day
June 11-15 - Junior Ranger Day Camp  Printer Friendly Schedule
July 4 - 4th Annual 4th of July Parade
July 18 - CCC Day
Oct. 27 - Trunk or Treat
Dec. 15 - Christmas on the Plateau

Fishing

The park offers fishing on Byrd Lake and visitors can expect catches of rainbow trout, catfish, bass, bluegill and bream. Fishing from the bank is allowed except for posted areas.

Tennessee Fishing Regulations (exit TDEC)
Tennessee State Parks fishing policies

Golf

Situated in the heart of Tennessee's scenic Cumberland Plateau, The Bear Trace at Cumberland Mountain has been consistently recognized as a top course in the southeastern United States. The Jack Nicklaus signature layout features a design that capitalizes on elevation changes, as well as natural features, such as flowing brooks and clustered, mature pines. The course also incorporates another of the region's natural resources, layered flagstone, on the approach to its signature holes. Call 1-888-800-BEAR (2327) to contact the pro shop.

Learn more about the Bear Trace Golf Course at Cumberland Mountain on the Tennessee Golf Trail

Hiking Trails

Notice: The foot bridge at the boat dock connecting trails 4, 5, and 6 is currently under repair and will reopen mid-May, 2012.

The park offers several miles of moderate trails around the lake, creek and in the woods. Overnight camping is allowed only on the “Overnight” Trail. See link below. Trails are open year-round.

Hiking Map (.pdf format)

Meeting Facility

Meeting rooms are located in the Recreation Hall and in the downstairs area of the restaurant. The Rec Hall can accommodate up to 250 people. There are three meeting rooms in the restaurant area that can accommodate from 50-150 people depending on setup.

Equipment available:

• Overhead projector
• Microphones
• Flip charts
• Screen
• Podium
• LCD projector
• Internet connection (only available at the restaurant)

TN State Parks Banquet Menu Guide

Picnic Facilities

Picnic tables equipped with grills can be found throughout the park at the Recreation Lodge parking lot area, playground area, tennis court area and the boat dock area.

The park has four picnic pavilions that can be reserved for larger groups. Pavilions can be reserved up to one year in advance.

Restaurant

The park is renowned for the catfish it serves every Friday. Other features include seafood buffet, pork chops and chicken. The buffet includes a full salad bar and other hot vegetables. Of course, you need to save room for various homemade desserts - especially the banana pudding, made from scratch! Free WiFi to restaurant guests.Tour buses are welcome. For more information, call (931) 484-7186.

Check out the printable menu. Or, if you are planning a banquet, be sure to check out our banquet menu guide.

Cumberland Mtn. Restaurant Schedule

Monday: Closed
Tuesday through Thursday: Lunch only from 11:00 am - 2:30 pm CT
Friday and Saturday: Lunch from 11:00 am - 2:30 pm; Dinner from
4:00 - 8:00 pm CT
Sunday: Lunch only from 11:00 am - 2:30 pm CT

Friday – All You Can Eat Catfish (baked or fried) from 4:00 - 8:00 pm CT
Saturday – All You Can Eat Rib Night from 4:00 - 8:00 pm CT

Other Activities

Activities featured at the park include: basketball, board games, horseshoes, playground, softball, tennis courts ( 4), and volleyball.

Swimming

The pool is closed on Monday, except Holiday weeks. Please call the park for those schedules. Cabin and camping guests will pay half price for admission to the pool. Operating schedule is Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. After school starts back until Labor Day weekend, the pool is closed in the middle of the week.