Park Happenings

Event Details

Join us for a fun evening bonfire at the interpretive firepit. This event will feature a short talk on black bear and the park ecosystem. Graham crackers, chocolate, marshmallows, and s’mores sticks will be provided.

The cost for attending will help the park offset the cost associated with the program.

Cancelation Policy: The program will go on as advertised unless the park cancels due to sever weather. If the program is canceled, a full refund will be administered. Park Staff will determine this.

Directions: From Johnson City/ Erwin take I-26 South and get off at exit 43, follow the brown signs to Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park. Turn right on TN 352 for approximately 6 miles until you arrive at Rocky Fork Road on your right. Take Rocky Fork Road for 0.8 of a mile until you reach the gravel parking lot.

From Ashville/ Mars Hill NC take I-26 North and get off at Exit 50, the first Exit in Tennessee, take a left on Upper Higgins Road for 0.6 of a mile, turn right on Old Ashville Highway for 2.2 miles, turn Left on Rocky Fork Road for 0.8 of a mile until you arrive at the gravel parking lot.