Accessibility at Long Hunter
Notification Alert
New Gate and Closing Procedures
For enhanced safety and security, Long Hunter State Park has installed a new electronic gate at the main entrance of the park. Once activated, on November 1st, 2025, the gate will open daily at 5:00 AM and close nightly at 8:00 PM.
Please note:
- Entry will not be permitted outside of the operational hours listed above. Boat ramp users may still launch if they arrive before 8:00 PM.
- Guests visiting the park should vacate by closing time at 8:00 PM (The park’s day-use areas close at 8:00 PM).
- Exiting the park will remain unrestricted—the gate will automatically open for all outbound traffic.
Operational hours at other areas of the park (Bryant’s Grove and Volunteer Trail) will not be affected. These areas will continue to close at 5:00 PM during standard time and 8:00 PM during daylight saving time.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions, please contact the park at 615-885-2422.
Accessibility at Long Hunter State Park
At Tennessee State Parks, we serve a variety of visitors including individuals with physical disabilities and those who may face other barriers to outdoor recreation. With a focus on accessibility, we continually strive to enhance our parks to better accommodate all visitors. Learn more about accessible features, amenities, programs, and services that Long Hunter State Park has to offer.
All-Terrain Wheelchairs
All-terrain wheelchairs are specialized wheelchairs designed to navigate a wide range of terrains that may be encountered in outdoor environments.
These are important to park visitors because they provide individuals with mobility impairments the opportunity to access and enjoy outdoor recreation areas that might otherwise be inaccessible. Each park with an all-terrain wheelchair offers trail experiences that can accommodate this specialized wheelchair. The chairs are free to the public and available for both children and adults. The chairs can be operated independently and offer the option of allowing caretaker control.
To help us serve our visitors better, we kindly ask that you give us advance notice if you’d like to use a wheelchair. While it is possible to request a chair upon arrival, there is a possibility that the chair may already be reserved for another guest. Advanced requests ensure the availability of wheelchairs and make your experience even more enjoyable.
Hiking Opportunities
Take a stroll around Couchville Lake!
This trail is a 2-mile paved loop encircling the 110-acre Couchville Lake. White-tailed deer and wild turkey are common sights, as are birds such as Great Blue heron, Prothonotary warbler, and osprey. Occasional/rare sightings include the American bald eagle and the Sandhill crane. The path also features the Couchville Lake Arboretum, which in 2008 became the first state-certified arboretum in a Tennessee State Park. Forty-two species of trees are labeled and identified along the route.
Accessible Facilities
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Visitor Center
The Visitor Center is the perfect place to start your trip to Long Hunter State Park. A concrete pad leads to wheelchair-friendly restrooms at the Visitor Center.
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Picnicking
The Couchville Lake Shelter is perfect for birthday parties or other events you want to host! Enjoy a day in the shade with access to a grill with electric and water hookups. This shelter is available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Fishing
Covering approximately 110 acres, Couchville Lake provides a wheelchair-friendly fishing pier. Many types of fish can be caught here including bass and crappie in the spring, and white brim and catfish year-round. Licenses and bait are not available at the park. Bait can be purchased nearby with licenses available through the TWRA.
Have Questions? Need Accommodations?
We're here to help.
If you have any questions, comments, or require special accommodations or assistance with interpretive services and events for someone in your party, we're here to help.
To fulfill reasonable requests for assistance, we kindly ask that you reach out to the Park Office at least 10 days before your visit. This will enable us to make the necessary arrangements to provide you with an enjoyable park experience. Provide us with details about your needs so we can be well-prepared.