Cedars of Lebanon State Park

Cedars of Lebanon State Park spans 900 acres of cedar glades and woodlands with limestone terrain throughout central Tennessee. The landscape features open grasslands broken by rocky outcrops that support unusual plants adapted to these thin-soil conditions.

The federal government launched the Lebanon Cedar Forest Project in the 1930s to restore forests after the region suffered heavy logging and agricultural damage. This recovery effort transformed the degraded land back into a protected woodland.

The nearby city of Lebanon got its name in 1802 when early settlers were reminded of the ancient Levantine region by the red cedar forests they found here.

The park provides 117 campsites, 11 picnic shelters, and 8 miles of hiking trails that wind through different natural zones. Wear sturdy shoes since the ground is uneven and rocky throughout the property.

Jackson Cave is a notable cave formation with a wide natural opening that extends roughly 1,000 feet through the limestone bedrock. This underground structure shows how water carved passages through rock over millions of years.

Location: Tennessee

Website: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/cedars-of-lebanon

GPS coordinates: 36.07370,-86.31150

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:43