Reviews

Syndee Baldwin

We did road roulette and found this place. For a Saturday it was almost empty! Beautiful views! And super clean.

Traves Walters

This is my local State Park and by local, I mean next door neighbor. I'm no expert but this may be the best State Park behind the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. I think I prefer Big Ridge due to the little traffic and overall layout. Plus, we have a swimming hole. 'Nuff said.

Betsy Ann

I had a perfect first visit here. It’s great for day trip. I hiked , picnicked and swam. I really enjoyed the Big Ridge Lake trail as well as Loyston Point. I saw deer, turtles, and herring. The swimming area had places to grill and picnic. The restroom facilities were very clean.

Tania Bedrosian

Spent five days here and could have easily spent more! This campground offers so much! We rented a kayak and fishing boat one day, swam at their beach almost every night, took beautiful pics next to their grist mill at sunset and the list goes on. We didn’t even scratch the surface on what they have to offer. Their campsites are spacious and bath houses are clean. Their wood burns great, so buy without hesitation. Many times you go to campgrounds and their wood doesn’t burn, not the case here. The campground is quiet and peaceful (at least our experience). We will definitely be back!!

Dameion Jessica Hurst (DameJes)

I hope u had a wonderful 3rd birthday my sweet baby girl.. Absolutely love Big Ridge State Park, it's small and beautiful a few things to do it hiking or picnicing play grounds with baseball and tennis courts basketball field and swimming area.. .. I love my girls love going. It's always a blast..

LukeinTennessee

Nice park, well maintained. The bathrooms and showers are really nice. Definitely a place to visit near the water and access to several boat ramps in the area. There are tennis courts and a basketball court as well as a large playground for the kids. The office has some cool trinkets and shirts for purchase. There is also 15 or so mountain biking/hiking trails nearby at Loyston Point.

Violet Jackson

Very clean and pretty campground. The bath houses were nice as well. The road to get to it is extremely curvy but fun to drive! (use caution of course) but if you're looking for a nice family outing, id recommend this place!

Debra

Love this State Park. We stay here every time we are in the area. Campground is nice. Spacious sites with fire pit and picnic table. Clean shower/bathrooms. Beautiful lake, great hiking trails. Nice playground for kids

Phil Cagney

The trails are well signed. Some of the trails have fallen trees across them and they tend to be rocky with rugs and roots in places. Sharps Station is very interesting and worth hiking to. A lot of historic significance here with folk lore to match.

Kimberly Oppizzi

No stroller accessible trails, but you can walk from visitor center to grist mill on pavement. Really lovely trails to hike though if you’re baby wearing. Many mushrooms and roots and trees and centipedes and snakes and all kind of glorious nature. Here’s pics of the maps of the trails.