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Red Clay State Historic Park is a Tennessee state historic park in Cleveland, Bradley County, in our Chattanooga & Southeast region. Entry to every Tennessee state park is free, per the state parks FAQ. The park page lists hiking. Read from the official page on October 30, 2026.

  • EntryFreeper the state parks FAQ
  • Activities1listed on its page
  • Stay OvernightNot listedno overnight options listed
  • DogsOn a leashstatewide policy, see below
The open-sided log council house structure at Red Clay State Historic Park in Cleveland, Tennessee.

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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 Red Clay State Historic Park

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

Amenities on the park page: adult-sized changing table, all-terrain wheelchair, ev charging, gift shop, museum, trails, visitor center and wheelchair-friendly paved trails.

Plan It in Three Lines

  1. Getting In

    Entry is free; camping, cabins, reservations and some programs cost extra.

    Free to enter

  2. Bring the Dog?

    Leashed dogs are allowed in most of the park; not in lodges, cabins or swim areas.

    Rules below

  3. Make It a Trip

    Booker T. Washington State Park is about 15 miles away (straight line).

    6 places within 25 miles

Coming Up Near Red Clay State Historic Park

None of the events on our checked calendar name Red Clay State Historic Park 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 (423-478-0339) before you go.

Accessibility, as The Park Prints It

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

Directions and Contact

  • Address1140 Red Clay Park Road SW, Cleveland, TN 37311
  • Park phone423-478-0339
  • Reservations phone1-888-867-2757 (state parks reservations line, printed on the park page)
  • Map point34.99160,-84.95034. Latitude and longitude printed on the park’s own page. Directions in Google Maps
  • Official pagetnstateparks.com/parks/red-clay

Places Near Red Clay State Historic Park

Around Red Clay State Historic Park within 40 miles
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  1. 1Booker T. Washington State ParkState Parkabout 15 mi
  2. 2Harrison Bay State ParkState Parkabout 16 mi
  3. 3Tennessee AquariumAttractionabout 21 mi
  4. 4Lookout Mountain Incline RailwayAttractionabout 22 mi
  5. 5Ruby FallsAttractionabout 22 mi
  6. 6Point Park, Lookout Mountain (Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park)Attractionabout 22 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 Red Clay State Historic Park?

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 Red Clay State Historic Park?

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 Red Clay State Historic Park 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 (423-478-0339) or check the official page.

Can I camp at Red Clay State Historic Park?

The park page does not list camping or cabins.

Are strollers allowed at Red Clay State Historic Park?

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 (Bradley) is not stated on the park page; we added it from the town and have not confirmed it.

Sources

  1. Red Clay State Historic Park on Tennessee State Parks (read 2026-10-30)
  2. Tennessee State Parks FAQ: entry is free (read 2026-10-30)
  3. Tennessee State Parks policies: pets (read 2026-10-30)

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

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