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Paddling at Tennessee State Parks
Tennessee State Parks offer a variety of paddling opportunities around the state.
From Bring Your Own Paddlecraft to rentals available water-side, we strive to make exploring our parks on water accessible to as many visitors as possible.
Accessible Paddling Launches
Tennessee State Parks are committed to enabling as many visitors as possible to explore and experience the outdoors.
One of our constant improvements is adding accessible paddling launches throughout the parks. We invite you find a park that provides accessible paddling launches today!
National Safe Boating Week
Boating and paddling are exceptional ways to experience the beauty of Tennessee State Parks.
With countless people traversing our waterways each year, safe boating and paddling are more important than ever. That's why each year we join people across the country in their effort to promote boating and paddling safety during National Safe Boating Week, May 16-22, 2026. From hands-on Kayak 101 Courses to virtual educational videos, we invite you to learn how you can be a safe and responsible boater.
- Learn more about life jacket safety and take the pledge to always wear your life jacket while on the water at safeboatingcampaign.com.
- Follow Tennessee State Parks on Facebook and Instagram for Safe Boating Week content.
- Take the American Canoe Association's Smart Start for Safe Paddling Online Course.
- Sign up for a Kayaking 101 course below to gain the skills and confidence to kayak this summer.
Kayaking 101 Events
Do you want to gain the skills and confidence to kayak this summer? Tennessee State Parks and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency are teaming up with paddlesports leaders across the state to offer low-cost beginner kayaking classes at 11 state parks across Tennessee during National Safe Boating Week.
On Saturday, May 16th, volunteer instructors certified by the American Canoe Association will teach you the basics of kayaking for only $15. Plus, an adaptable kayaking 101 course will be taught at Booker T. Washington State Park, and a kayak fishing 101 course will be taught at Long Hunter State Park for the same price. This is a great deal since these classes typically cost anywhere between $75 and $150. There are only 15 slots per class, so sign up as soon as possible at the link below!
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