Harrison Bay State Park
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Harrison Bay State Park

Please excuse our mess as we work to build a brand-new learning playscape! Work has begun paving the way for a nature-based playscape that will combine the fun of a play area with opportunities to learn and help children connect with nature through a hands-on experience. Due to the heat, work may begin each day in the early morning hours before quiet time is over, causing noise for our campground guests. Please contact the park office for additional details. Thank you for your patience during this project!

  • The shoreline of a lake at sunset
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    Harrison Bay State Park is a haven for water lovers and history buffs alike. Spanning 1,200 acres, the park offers stunning views of Chickamauga Lake and a variety of recreational activities. Explore the park's rich history, from its Native American roots to its role in the New Deal era, while enjoying the natural beauty of its forests and shoreline. Whether you're seeking a relaxing lakeside getaway or an action-packed adventure, Harrison Bay State Park has something for everyone.
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    Safety and Accessibility

    • Safety  

      At Harrison Bay State Park, visitor safety is our top priority, and we encourage all visitors to recreate responsibly. Remember to check the weather before going out on the lake, and be aware that this area of the lake has high boat traffic. Please help us protect our wildlife and keep your campsite safe by securing food and supplies in appropriate containers.

    • Accessibility  

      Harrison Bay State Park is committed to providing accessible facilities and programs for all our visitors. We have accessible restrooms, picnic areas, trails, and a fishing pier.

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    • Responsible Recreation  

      Tennessee State Parks are dedicated to promoting responsible recreation — encouraging visitors to enjoy the parks’ natural beauty while minimizing their own impact. By practicing Leave No Trace principles and respecting park rules, visitors can help preserve these precious resources for future generations.  

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    Golf at Harrison Bay

    Bear Trace at Harrison Bay is surrounded by both water and heavily wooded land, making it an ideal setting for the course. Referred to as “the best natural piece of land for a golf course,” the course features Champion Bermuda greens and 419 Bermuda fairways lined with soaring pine and hardwood trees.  

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    Park Activities

    Park Amenities

    • Aviary
    • Bike Trails
    • Birding
    • Boat Ramp
    • Boat Rentals
    • Boat Access
    • Camp Store
    • Campground
    • Canoe Access
    • Fishing
    • Gift Shop
    • Golf Course
    • Trails
    • Marina
    • Playground
    • Snack Bar
    • Swimming
    • Visitor Center
    • Adult-Sized Changing Table
    • All-Terrain Wheelchair

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    Planning a Group Gathering?

    Tennessee State Parks make planning your next group event easy. Reach out to our team for help with overnight stays, venue bookings, catering, and more, so you can focus on making memories, not logistics.

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    Park Venues

      • Spacious dance studio with wooden floors and mirrored walls

      Harrison Bay Recreation Lodge

      Average rates: $300
      Capacity: 100 guests

      The Harrison Bay Recreation Lodge covers 1,764 square feet and overlooks the Chickamauga Lake. The lodge is within close proximity to the swimming pool and playground.

      • Wooden observation platform covered in snow

      Harrison Bay Observation Platform

      Average rates: $121

      The Harrison Bay Observation Platform is located in a beautiful field in the park. It can be rented for any intimate gathering. Please call the park for complete details and to make your reservation. 

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    • Pavilion surrounded by trees with a concrete path leading to it

    Pavilions

    Harrison Bay State Park has three picnic pavilions that may be reserved for your next event or gathering. There are no restrooms located at the shelters. Rates subject to change. Full-day shelter reservations may be made online or by calling the park. Picnic shelters or pavilions may be reserved online up to one year in advance with a paid reservation fee.  

    Capacity: 40 - 75 
    Amenities: Picnic tables and grill 
    Nearby: Depending on the shelter, a playground, recreation hall, or horseshoe pits are nearby 
    Rates: $48-125

     

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    For Schools

    Engage your students in a hands-on learning experience with Ranger-led or teacher-led programs at Tennessee State Parks.  

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    The Marina at Harrison Bay

    Located on Chickamauga Lake near Chattanooga at Tennessee River Mile Marker 478. The Marina has covered and uncovered slips. Transient slips are available for rent. Guests need to contact the park office for additional information and to book.

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  • Eco-Friendly Practices

    The golf course at Harrison Bay State Park is part of the Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program and Groundwater Guardian Green program, which means that the course enhances the natural landscape and wildlife habitat while also improving efficiency and minimizing potentially harmful impacts of golf course operations. Several of the park’s program components include electric mowers and golf carts which are quiet and do not disturb wildlife, targeted watering, and digital irrigation monitoring. 

     

  • Recycling Programs

    Recycle aluminum cans on-site and produce boat cleats for the dock. The park melts the cans down using a small foundry built out of a broken grill and a crucible constructed out of a recycled empty propane tank. Currently working on a mold for pendants of local birds for jewelry that will eventually be sold in the gift shop. 

     

  • Eco-Friendly Practices

    The park protects and enhances the ecosystem by using tent pads in the campground that decrease landscape impact from repeatedly setting up a tent in the same place. Staff has installed wooden beams that help minimize erosion-causing campsite runoff. In addition the park conducts controlled burns to encourage the growth of native grasses and vegetation.  

  • EV Charging Stations

    Installed EV charging stations at the Marina.  

     

  • Energy Efficiency

    Utilize geothermal heating and cooling in the fisherman’s cabins. Add new roof, insulation, LED lighting, doors and windows to the Nature Center.  

     

    • Gift Shops and Stores

    • Park Camp Store 

      5415 Campground Drive
      Harrison, TN 37341
      United States

      1-423-344-7966
      Hours
      The Park Camp Store is open all year, but hours vary. Please call for more information.
    • Marina Fuel Dock

      7855 Bay Marina Circle
      Harrison, TN 37341
      United States

      1-423-344-6214
      Hours

      The Marina Fuel Dock is open all year, but hours of operation vary. Please call for more information.

    • Park Office Gift Shop

      7855 Bay Marina Circle
      Harrison, TN 37341
      United States

      1-423-344-6214
      Hours

      Monday - Friday
      8:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST
       

    • Interpretive Center Gift Shop

      8411 Harrison Bay Road
      Harrison, TN 37341
      United States

      Hours
      Seasonal

    Contact Information

    Harrison Bay State Park (Main) 

    8411 Harrison Bay Road 
    Harrison, TN 37341
    United States

    Hours

    7:00 AM - 10:00 PM EST 

    Additional Information

    Reservations & Information 
    1-888-TN-PARKS
    1-888-867-2757

    Harrison Bay State Park Office & Marina  

    7855 Bay Marina Circle 
    Harrison, TN 37341
    United States

    1-423-344-6214
    Hours

    8:00 AM - 4:30 PM EST

    Golf Course Clubhouse  

    8919 Harrison Bay Road
    Harrison, TN 37341
    United States

    1-423-326-0885