Rocky Fork State Park
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    Discover the untamed beauty of Rocky Fork State Park, a wilderness haven nestled in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Encompassing approximately 2,200 acres, this park offers a remote backcountry experience, inviting visitors to immerse themselves in nature's purest form. Explore cascading waterfalls, hike scenic trails, and witness the diverse flora and fauna that call this pristine watershed home.
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    Safety and Accessibility

    • Safety

      Due to Rocky Fork State Park's remote location and limited cell service, visitors should be prepared for a wilderness experience. Trails are a mix of old logging roads and single-track hiking trails, and bridges were constructed by park staff using local materials. Visitors should familiarize themselves with the park map, be weather-aware, and wear appropriate footwear for creek crossings. Do not approach wildlife.

    • Accessibility

      Rocky Fork State Park is committed to providing accessible opportunities for all visitors. The park has a pond located near the confluence of Rocky Fork Creek and Flint Creek that was originally created to allow locals with mobility issues to have access to fishing. In addition, the park offers all-terrain wheelchairs. Please reserve one early to ensure availability.

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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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    Experience Backcountry Camping

    Annual Fiddlers Convention

    Join us at the annual Upper East Tennessee Fiddlers Convention each April. Experience the varied and unique music that is passed down from generation to generation in each community.

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    Park Activities

    Park Amenities

    • Bike Trails
    • Campground
    • Fishing
    • Gift Shop
    • Trails
    • Adult-Sized Changing Table
    • All-Terrain Wheelchair

    Inspiration

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  • Protect Habitats

    Protect unique natural resources in cooperation with various conservation partners. Developed sustainable trails to reduce soil erosion and vegetation damage.  

  • Manage Ecosystem

    Removed exotic-invasive plants like Japanese spirea and multiflora rose. Treated native hemlocks to protect against the hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA).  

  • Nurture Nature

    Growing hemlocks from Rocky Fork cuttings through a pilot project with local high school students. Track water quality of park creeks before, during, and after development to minimize watershed impact.  

  • Improve Park Structures

    Constructed footbridges from reclaimed hemlock trees killed by HWA. Installed bear-resistant trash cans and recycling containers.  

    • Gift Shops and Stores

    Ranger Station Gift Shop

    280 Jennie Moore Rd
    Flag Pond, TN 37657
    United States

    1-423-271-1233
    Hours

    Seasonal. Call for information.  

    Contact Information

    Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park

    501 Rocky Fork Road
    Flag Pond, TN 37657
    United States

    1-423-271-1233
    Hours

    Sunrise to Sunset

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

    Mailing Address

    501 Rocky Fork Road
    P.O. Box 22
    Flag Pond, TN 37657
    United States

    Ranger Station

    280 Jennie Moore Rd
    Flag Pond, TN 37657
    United States

    1-423-271-1233
    Hours

    Please call ahead for hours.