Frozen Head For Educators
Warning Alert
Renovations at Frozen Head State Park
Frozen Head State Park is undergoing several major renovations. As construction progresses, we will keep you updated on which sections have reopened. We thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions about your reservation, please call 1 (888) 867-2757.
Currently Closed:
- All Big Cove Campsites
- All Flat Fork Campsites
- The Visitor Center (but the public restrooms remain open)
- Shelters B & C
- The Rocky Fork Area (including the Ross Gap Trailhead and volleyball courts)
- A number of trails
- The only accessible trail at this time is the Chimney Top Trail behind the Visitor Center. This trail is considered strenuous with significant elevation gain and up to a 14-mile hike.
During this renovation, we encourage campers to check out our nearby parks. Some nearby parks to consider are:
- Norris Dam State Park: Tent and RV sites and cabins, 41 miles away.
- Cove Lake State Park: Tent and RV sites, 42 miles away.
- Cumberland Mountain State Park: Tent and RV sites and cabins, 47 miles away.
- Big Ridge State Park: Tent and RV sites, 50 miles away.
Frozen Head Educator Programs
Want a fun way to get your students excited about learning? Why not learn with a Park Ranger?
Tennessee State Parks offer accessible, discovery-based educational experiences aligned with Tennessee’s academic standards. Choose a program for your class, plan your day at a park, and request an experience today.
Our Programs
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Field Trips
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School Outreach
Frozen Head Programs
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Meet a Ranger
Who are Rangers? What do they do? Find out! It takes skill, knowledge, experience, and education to be a Park Ranger. Join us today to explore a day in the life of a Tennessee State Park Ranger!
Location: Park or school
Grade Level: All grade levels
Length: 30 minutes
Capacity: 150 students
Cost: $0/student -
Nighttime Nature Ramble
Take part in this adventure along the Flat Fork Walking Trail as we take in the unique examples of nightlife at Frozen Head State Park. Enchanting bioluminescence, mysterious animals, and sparkling mysteries await you on this nighttime journey!
Distance: 0.5 miles
Terrain: Uneven terrain, low light conditions, gradual slope
Meets: 4.PS4.1-2, 4.LS2.2-5, 5.LS1.1, 5.LS3.1-2.
Location: Park only
Length: 60 minutes
Capacity: 30 students
Cost: $2/student -
Waterfall Hike
Join us for an explorative hike to one of Frozen Head’s most popular features — Debord Falls! We will explore the many ways that water alters our environment and provides life to the beautiful flowers, trees, and critters that call the area home.
Distance: 1.1 miles
Terrain: Uneven terrain, gradual slope
Meets: 3.LS1.1, 3.LS2.1, 3.LS4.1-3, 4.ESS2.1, 4.LS2.2-4, 5.LS3.2
Location: Park only
Length: 60 minutes
Capacity: 30 students
Cost: $2/student -
Interpretive Loop Hike
On this half-mile trek, we’ll encounter historic Civilian Conservation Corps camps, unique rock formations, and a beautiful, winding creek, as well as many enchanting pieces of history that bring the park to life! Venture out to discover how all living things connect, crafting a story, and how this story creates biological diversity.
Distance: 0.5 miles
Terrain: Uneven terrain, gradual slope
Meets: 5.48, TN.51, 4.LS2.5, 6.LS2.5
Location: Park only
Length: 60 minutes
Capacity: 30 students
Cost: $2/student -
Trees Hike
Sycamores and poplars and oaks, oh my! Join us in looking into the complex canopies and root systems of our environment. Trees do more than provide shade; they are an integral part of any ecosystem and tell a story. Is it home to a pileated woodpecker? Food for hungry deer? Chances are, it’s that and much more!
Distance: 0.5-2.5 miles (based on preference)
Terrain: Uneven terrain, gradual slope
Meets: 1.LS1.1-3, 3.LS4.1-3, 4.LS2.4
Location: Park only
Length: 60 minutes
Capacity: 40 students
Cost: $1/student -
Stream Health & Biological Indicators
Take part as we wade into the waters of Flat Fork Creek and discover the bounty of life that resides in the cool creek water. On this journey, we will use seines, dip nets, and our bare hands to reveal what lurks within this ever-changing ecosystem!
Meets: 2.LS1.1-3, 2.LS2.1-2, 2.LS3.1, 3.LS1.1, 3.LS2.1 ,3.LS4.1-3, 4.LS2.2-4, 5.LS3.1-2
Location: Park only
Length: 90 minutes
Capacity: 50 students
Cost: $1/student
Why Tennessee State Parks?
- Our Rangers are experienced and knowledgeable in various subjects.
- Our programs support many Tennessee academic standards.
- Many programs can be modified for differing age groups and academic goals.
- Easily accessible lunch, parking, and restroom facilities.
How to Request a Program
Program requests use the same form whether you are requesting funding support or not. Once you have submitted the form, allow 10 days for processing. Request educational program experiences at least four to six weeks in advance of the desired time frame for the program.
To complete the form:
Funding Assistance
Field trip funding may be available to remove barriers to participation.
The Tennessee State Parks Conservancy (501-C3) assists schools in covering the costs of scheduled programs at a Tennessee State Park. Funds can cover bus transportation costs, park program fees, and park shelter rentals. Partial funds may be awarded. Awards are given after the field trip is completed.
When applying for a program, select “yes” on the application form if you are interested in receiving funding support.
What's Next?
Submitting the form begins the scheduling and funding process.
The request will be in Pending status until confirmed. Allow 10 days for processing. A park staff member will email confirmation of the program and notify you of any park-related fees.
If you requested funding, the Tennessee State Parks Conservancy Director will email the decision to award or deny funding. Funding is processed after the program as a reimbursement. Partial funds may be awarded. In this case, the school will be responsible for any costs above the amount written in the award email.
Submitting for Funding Reimbursement
To receive reimbursement, you must provide the following documentation:
- Bus invoice
- Park invoice
- Photos
- Number of students new to any Tennessee State Park
- Student and teacher feedback