Big Ridge State Park, State park in Union County, Tennessee.
Big Ridge State Park spans 3,687 acres of forested land featuring hiking trails, a 49-acre lake, and diverse mountain ridges in eastern Tennessee.
The Civilian Conservation Corps constructed the park in 1934 during the Great Depression, building recreational facilities and preserving the natural landscape.
The park maintains several historic structures including the Norton Cemetery and the Sharps Station site that reflect early Tennessee settlement patterns.
Visitors can access 15 miles of hiking trails, rent boats from April through October, and reserve one of the park's modern camping sites.
The park contains underwater remnants of communities that existed before the Tennessee Valley Authority created Norris Lake in the 1930s.
Location: Tennessee
Inception: 1934
Operator: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Website: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/big-ridge
GPS coordinates: 36.26000,-83.92250
Latest update: May 10, 2025 21:31
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