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Overnight Backpacking Trip to Evans Point!
Tims Ford State Park
570 Tims Ford Drive, Winchester, TN 37398 (opens in new tab)Event Details
We will depart from the Tims Ford State Park Nature Center at 1:00pm, and hike approximately 6.5 miles along the Lost Creek Overlook trail and Evans Point trail until we reach our lakefront backcountry campsite. During our trek we'll have the opportunity to observe several exciting state park landmarks, including our swinging bridges and Devil's Den Cave! The next morning, participants will have the option to be shuttled back to the main park by boat. Only breakfast the next morning will be provided, so be sure to bring your dinner, as well as plenty of water and snacks. Additionally, our campsite is near the water so make sure to pack swimwear if you want to take a swim!
The price of program includes a campfire breakfast provided by park staff and a pontoon boat ride back to the main park.
**Deadline to register: 5/23/2026**
Suggested Gear List:
- Tent/hammock
- Sleeping pad
- Sleeping bag
- Meals/cooking method
- Water bottle/water
- Snacks
- Toiletries
- Medications/first-aid kit
- Sunscreen
- Insect Repellent
All levels of experience welcome! For any questions, contact Ranger Robinson.
Tims Ford State Park
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1-888-867-2757Located on Tims Ford Reservoir, the 3,546-acre Tims Ford State Park sits in the shadows of the Cumberland Plateau in south-central Tennessee. One of the Bill Dance Signature Lakes, Tims Ford Lake is considered one of the most picturesque in Tennessee and is regarded as one of the top bass fishing and recreational lakes in the Southeast.