Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail: Fees, Dogs and Map

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Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail is a Tennessee state park unit in Pikeville, Bledsoe County, in our Chattanooga & Southeast region. Entry to every Tennessee state park is free, per the state parks FAQ. The park page lists camping, hiking and rock climbing. Overnight options on its page: camping. Read from the official page on October 30, 2026.

EntryFreeper the state parks FAQ
Activities3listed on its page
Stay OvernightCampingon the park page
DogsOn a leashstatewide policy, see below

A view over a valley town and ridgelines from the rock overlook at Eagle Bluff on the Cumberland Trail in Tennessee. — Photo by Brian Stansberry, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

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No closure or alert notice was printed on the park page when we read it. Check the official page the day you go.

What to Do at Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail

The park page lists these activities: camping, hiking and rock climbing. The page shows a short list with a Show More button, so the park may offer more.

Amenities on the park page: gift shop, trails, rock climbing, visitor center, waterfalls and all-terrain wheelchair.

Plan It in Three Lines

Getting In
Entry is free; camping, cabins, reservations and some programs cost extra.
Free to enter
Bring the Dog?
Leashed dogs are allowed in most of the park; not in lodges, cabins or swim areas.
Rules below
Make It a Trip
Cumberland Mountain State Park is about 7 miles away (straight line).
3 places within 25 miles

Coming Up Near Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail

None of the events on our checked calendar name Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail right now. The official site lists everything that is on. See every Tennessee event we have checked.

Also see Chattanooga & Southeast Events.

Fees

Tennessee state parks do not charge an entry fee: the state parks FAQ says all state parks are free to enter. Camping, cabins, shelters, tours and some programs are booked and paid for separately.

Planning several parks? Our State Parks Passport guide lists every park side by side.

Dogs and Strollers

Dogs: Tennessee State Parks allow dogs and cats on a leash or otherwise restrained. They are not allowed in lodges and cabins (except designated pet rooms), public eating places, food stores or designated swimming beaches and pools. A park may post trails closed to pets. This is the statewide policy. This park page does not state a different rule.
Strollers: Not published. The park page does not say whether strollers are allowed; call the park (423-533-2928) before you go.

Accessibility, as The Park Prints It

All Accessibility Plan Accessible Trips Accessible Paddling Adult-Sized Changing Tables

Directions and Contact

Address270 Glyph Parkway, Pikeville, TN 37367
Park phone423-533-2928
Reservations phone1-888-867-2757 (state parks reservations line, printed on the park page)
Map point35.79345,-85.00885. Latitude and longitude printed on the park’s own page. Directions in Google Maps
Official pagetnstateparks.com/parks/cumberland-trail

Places Near Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail

Around Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail within 40 miles

1Cumberland Mountain State ParkState Parkabout 7 mi
2Scotts Gulf WildernessState Park Unitabout 18 mi
3Fall Creek Falls State ParkState Parkabout 22 mi
4Cherokee Trail of Tears State ParkState Parkabout 27 mi
5Rock Island State ParkState Parkabout 35 mi
6The Lost Sea AdventureAttractionabout 37 mi

Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to visit Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail?

Entering is free: the Tennessee State Parks FAQ says there is no access fee at any state park. Camping, cabins, shelters, tours and reservations cost extra where the park offers them.

Are dogs allowed at Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail?

Dogs on a leash are allowed under the statewide policy, except in lodges and cabins (outside designated pet rooms), eating places, food stores and swim areas. The park may post trails closed to pets.

What time does Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail close?

The text of the park page does not print day-use hours, so we cannot state them (a linked FAQ PDF may; check it). Call the park (423-533-2928) or check the official page.

Can I camp at Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail?

The park page lists camping. Reserve on the official page or by phone at 1-888-867-2757.

Are strollers allowed at Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail?

Not published. The park page does not mention strollers, so call before you go.

What We Could Not Verify

Day-use hours are not printed in the text of the park page. Some parks link a FAQ PDF that may list them; check those PDFs.
Stroller rules are not stated on the park page.
Closures and alerts change at short notice; the notice above is a snapshot.
The county (Bledsoe) is not stated on the park page; we added it from the town and have not confirmed it.

Sources

Last checked October 30, 2026 by the It’s Tennessee editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.

Cite this page: It's Tennessee, “Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail”, itstennessee.com/places/cumberland-trail/ (updated 2026-11-01). By the It's Tennessee editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.

Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail