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Davy Crockett Cabin

Plan Your Visit

Hours of Operation
8am til Dusk

Map of the park

Directions
  From the South: Take Interstate 81 to Exit 23 (11E) and travel 27 miles to the park signs located on the highway.
  From the North: Take Interstate 81 to Exit 57A (Interstate 26). Take the Boones Creek Exit/Jonesborough to Boones Creek Highway to 11E in Jonesborough. Travel south on 11E and follow signs to the park entrance. The park is approximately 27 miles from Exit 57A.

Park Activities

Camping Fishing Picnic Facilities Swimming

Points of Interest

 > Home of Andrew Johnson in Greeneville, TN
 > Tipton Haynes Historic Site
 > Jonesborough, oldest township in TN and home of National Storytelling Festival
 > Rocky Mount Historic site in Johnson City

Appalachian Heritage Fair - June 9 & 10

Join park staff and our Pioneer Friends Group for this 2-day event Celebrating 75 years in State parks. Enjoy the traditional arts & crafts and music of the region. HIghlights include local artisans and their handmade Appalachian style crafts, local organic farmers and food vendors. Event hours: Sat., June 9, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. ET and Sun., June 10, 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. ET. For more information about the event or to be a craft or food vendor call 423-257-2167 or email Dawn.Coleman@tn.gov. 

Davy Crockett's Birthplace has been preserved by the State of Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation as an historic site within the state park system. The site consists of 105 partially wooded acres of land along the Nolichucky River in Greene County, Tennessee. Learn more about Crockett’s intriguing composite of history and folklore at the Tennessee Encyclopedia of History. Then make plans to come see where the legend began.

Museum

The museum at the park contains exhibits which tell of the different aspects of the life of Davy Crockett. Visitors can learn a lot about Crockett the hunter, the politician, the businessman and the legendary hero as portrayed in the Walt Disney movie of the 1950's. In addition to the museum, a cabin replica is a short walking distance from the museum. The cabin depicts a typical frontier cabin much like the one in which Davy Crockett was born in 1786. Located in front of the cabin is the engraved footstone to the original cabin. After visiting the museum and cabin, the visitor can look for his or her own home states' natural stone incorporated in the Crockett monument wall.

Call the park office for weekend museum hours.

Camping

The park has 88 campground sites. 40 of these have full hook-ups (including water, electric and sewer).31 of the sites have water and electricity hook-up only. The remaining 17 sites are primitive tent sites with no hook-up. The RV camp sites can accommodate any size RV. Small tents may be put up beside the RV's. The campground is located near the beautiful Nolichucky River. A swimming pool and a playground are located adjacent to the camping area.

Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis and the maximum stay is 14 days. Campers should register at the park campground office. Campground office is open from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm daily during the camping season.

A large picnic pavilion is located in the campground and is used exclusively by registered campers.

Events

2012 Events - Printer Friendly Schedule

June 9 & 10 - Appalachian Heritage Fair
June 23 - Pioneer Camp Crockett
July 7 - Campers Independence Day Celebration
Aug. 17-19 - Crockett Days
Sept. 29 - National Public Lands Day
Oct. 13 - Mountain Melodies
Oct. 26 - Haunted Forest Trick or Treat
Dec. 8 - Crockett Christmas
Dec. TBA - Pioneer 5 Mile Run

Fishing

The Nolichucky River arises from mountain streams in Western North Carolina and Northeast Tennessee. Fishing is one of the recreational opportunities offered by the Nolichucky River. Several species such as smallmouth and largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, redeye and catfish are regularly taken using a variety of artificial lures and natural bait. A Tennessee fishing license or temporary fishing permit is necessary to fish in the river.

There is a public boat launching ramp. Small boats may be carried through the park to access the river.

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

Picnic Facilities

The picnic area at Davy Crockett Birthplace is located on the banks of the Nolichucky River. Visitors can picnic and enjoy fishing for the abundant species found in the Nolichucky. Field sports are regularly played in the fields close to the picnic area. The Crockett Cabin and monument are located just above the picnic area within easy walking distance.

There are three picnic pavilions, two of which can be reserved by the public.

RESERVED PAVILIONS:
There are two picnic pavilions which can be reserved by the public. A fee is charged to make a reservation. Pavilions are equipped with grills and water spigots. Restrooms are within easy walking distance.

If a pavilion is not reserved, it may be used on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Swimming

The park's pool is open from Memorial Day until late summer. The pool has a diving well with2 one meter boards. Picnic tables, snack and drink machines are available outside the pool area. Lifeguards are on duty during swimming hours.

All park public pools will be closed on Monday and Tuesday, except Holiday weeks. Please call the park for those schedules. Camping guests will pay half price for admission to the pool.

Tour Buses

Roads in the park are accessible to tour buses.