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Guided hikes, float trips, hayrides, campouts and park festivals at Tennessee state parks and historic sites.
8 guided hikes, float trips, hayrides, campouts and park festivals are on our calendar in 5 towns, from state parks, state historic sites and Cades Cove. Prices are the park's own (many programs ask a small fee or donation); the park page says whether you must register.
Events come from our Tennessee events dataset (last re-checked Nov 2, 2026); each date and price was read on the organizer’s own page, and “See event page” means the organizer does not publish one. Plans and rules change, so check the organizer or park page before you drive.
State Park Hikes and Programs With Dates
| Event | When | Where | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campout with Rangers and Civil War Living History Presenters (Fort Pillow State Historic Park) | Nov 7-8 (Sat 4:00 PM to Sun 11:00 AM) | Henning · Memphis & West Tennessee | $25.00 camper; $15.00 under 12; $15.00 Saturday only, no camping |
| Free Sorghum-Making Demonstrations at Cades Cove (Nov 19-22) | Nov 19-22 (Hours not published) | Cades Cove · Smoky Mountains | Free |
| Thanksgiving at Fall Creek Falls (buffet at The Lodge) | Thu, Nov 26 (11:00 AM-6:00 PM) | Spencer · Upper Cumberland & Plateau | See event page |
| After Thanksgiving Day Hike (Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park) | Fri, Nov 27 (1:00 PM-2:30 PM) | Manchester · Southern Middle Tennessee | $0.00 (donation tiers $5-$20 listed) |
| Day After Thanksgiving Hike (Fort Pillow State Historic Park) | Fri, Nov 27 (10:00 AM-1:00 PM) | Henning · Memphis & West Tennessee | $0.00 (donation tiers $10-$20 listed) |
| Free Sorghum-Making Demonstrations at Cades Cove (Nov 27-29) | Nov 27-29 (Hours not published) | Cades Cove · Smoky Mountains | Free |
| Coffee, Cascades, and Ancient Mounds (Old Stone Fort State Archaeological Park) | Sun, Nov 29 (9:00 AM-10:30 AM) | Manchester · Southern Middle Tennessee | $3.00 attendee (donation tiers $8-$23 listed) |
| Wilderness Wildlife Week | Jan 4-7 | Pigeon Forge · Smoky Mountains | Free and open to the public |
Keep Planning
- Regional event hubs: Smoky Mountains, Memphis & West Tennessee, Southern Middle Tennessee, Upper Cumberland & Plateau
- By day: Today, Tomorrow, This Weekend, Next Week, By Month
- Every park has a page: Tennessee places directory
- State Parks Passport
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to register for a hike?
Many park programs ask you to register or buy a ticket first. The park page each row links to says how; where it does not we leave it out.
Why do some programs show a donation tier?
Some parks list a $0 price with a donation tier. We print the price as the park shows it.
Where are all the parks?
See the places directory and the State Parks Passport.
Sources
- Each event was read on the organizer’s own page, where its date, hours and price are printed; every row is in the Tennessee events dataset with a checked date.
- Park facts (entry, pet rule) were read on each park’s own tnstateparks.com page; attraction facts on each attraction’s own site. All rows are in the places directory and its dataset.
Cite this page: It's Tennessee, “State Park Hikes and Programs”, itstennessee.com/things-to-do/state-park-hikes-and-programs/ (updated ). 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.