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Cherokee Trail of Tears State Park is a Tennessee state park in Birchwood, Meigs County, in our Chattanooga & Southeast region. Entry to every Tennessee state park is free, per the state parks FAQ. Read from the official page on October 30, 2026.
- EntryFreeper the state parks FAQ
- ActivitiesNot publishedon the park page
- Stay OvernightNot listedno overnight options listed
- DogsOn a leashstatewide policy, see below
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 Cherokee Trail of Tears State Park
Not published: the park page does not list the activities. See the official page.
Amenities on the park page: bike trails, birding, boat ramp, boat access, canoe access, fishing, gift shop, trails, hunting adjacent, museum, paddle rentals, visitor center, wheelchair-friendly overlooks and wheelchair-friendly paved trails.
Plan It in Three Lines
Getting In
Entry is free; camping, cabins, reservations and some programs cost extra.
Free to enterBring the Dog?
Leashed dogs are allowed in most of the park; not in lodges, cabins or swim areas.
Rules belowMake It a Trip
North Chickamauga Creek Gorge is about 17 miles away (straight line).
3 places within 25 miles
Coming Up Near Cherokee Trail of Tears State Park
None of the events on our checked calendar name Cherokee Trail of Tears State 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 (423-339-2769) before you go.
Accessibility, as The Park Prints It
All Accessibility Plan Accessible Trips Accessible Paddling Adult-Sized Changing Tables
Directions and Contact
- Address6800 Blythe Ferry Lane, Birchwood, TN 37308
- Park phone423-339-2769
- Reservations phone1-888-867-2757 (state parks reservations line, printed on the park page)
- Map point35.40937,-85.00688. Latitude and longitude printed on the park’s own page. Directions in Google Maps
- Official pagetnstateparks.com/parks/cherokee-trail-of-tears
Places Near Cherokee Trail of Tears State Park
- 1North Chickamauga Creek GorgeState Park Unitabout 17 mi
- 2Harrison Bay State ParkState Parkabout 18 mi
- 3Booker T. Washington State ParkState Parkabout 23 mi
- 4Fall Creek Falls State ParkState Parkabout 26 mi
- 5Justin P. Wilson Cumberland TrailState Park Unitabout 27 mi
- 6Hiwassee River State ParkState Parkabout 28 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 Cherokee Trail of Tears State 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 Cherokee Trail of Tears State 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 Cherokee Trail of Tears State 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 (423-339-2769) or check the official page.
Can I camp at Cherokee Trail of Tears State Park?
The park page does not list camping or cabins.
Are strollers allowed at Cherokee Trail of Tears State 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 park page does not list activities in readable form.
Sources
- Cherokee Trail of Tears State Park on Tennessee State Parks (read 2026-10-30)
- Tennessee State Parks FAQ: entry is free (read 2026-10-30)
- 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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