Escape To The Remote Beauty Of Big Hill Pond State Park, A Perfectly Preserved Wilderness In Tennessee

There’s something so relaxing about paddling along smooth-as-glass water, and there’s something sweet and nostalgic about camping in the wilderness and waking up to the sounds of chirping birds. At Big Hill Pond State Park you can do both! This beautiful state park located in McNairy County, Tennessee, has thousands of forested acres, and yes, its namesake: Big Hill Pond. Learn more about it below, and perhaps fall in love with this oft-forgotten gem of a park as well.

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Big Hill Pond State Park is home to more than 4,000 acres of forested land, including timberland and hardwood bottomland. A mix of marsh and dry land offers multiple opportunities for outdoor adventures, including camping, hiking, and birdwatching.

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Keep your eyes peeled for the ever-beautiful cypress trees in the park! Cypress Creek and the Tuscumbia River border the property, offering plenty of water-centric fun. You'll find all sorts of fish in the water, glistening and glittering just under the surface.

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Probably one of the neatest experiences at Big Hill Pond State Park is walking the boardwalk that takes you straight through the Dismal Swamp. There are seven hiking trails in the park, so you can choose depending on difficulty and distance.

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Can't you imagine wandering these trails with your best friends? Sure, the summertime can get warm, but bring plenty of water and get ready for some stunning views. Mountain bikes are allowed on a few marked trails as well.

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Birding is popular amongst visitors, as is fishing the Travis McNatt Lake, a spring-fed, year-round hot spot that's great for bass, catfish, and bream.

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If you're more of the equestrian type, there are 14 miles of equestrian trails at Big Hill Pond that will carry you over gravel roads and once-upon-a-time old logging roads.

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Have you been to Big Hill Pond State Park? It tends to be overlooked in light of the national park to the east and the behemoth beauty of Chattanooga to the south, but if you're in the mood for something sweet and experiential, this lovely little state park is exactly what you're looking for.

Have you ever been to Big Hill Pond State Park? If it’s not on your list, we have a feeling it’s going to be. You can learn more about this beautiful state park with a visit to its official website or Facebook page. Enjoy your time out and about, friends! Leave any tips you may have for your own adventure in the comments below.

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