Frozen Head State Park

Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation

1. Reservations are required for both Big Cove and the backcountry. Booking in advance is recommended.
2. Bookings can easily be secured online or by phone, up to one year in advance.
3. You can’t make same-day reservations online, but you can call to see if the sites have same-day availability.

When to Go

The most popular time to visit is in spring and summer, so it’s a good idea to make reservations during that period. Frozen Head State Park is home to several waterfalls lying along trails. To see the falls at their best, head to the park during a wet period (most likely in fall or winter). Winter also has the appeal of seeing Frozen Head covered in snow and ice.

Know Before You Go

• Campfires must only be made with heat-treated wood (for sale in the park) or downed wood collected inside the park, near the campsite. Bringing untreated wood into the park is prohibited.
• A valid Tennessee fishing license and supplemental trout stamp are required to fish on Flat Fork Creek.
• Pets are welcome, as long as they are kept on a leash.
• You can pick up a map, and souvenirs, at the Visitor Center gift shop.