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Devil's Backbone State Park is a Tennessee state park in Hohenwald, Lewis County, in our Southern Middle Tennessee 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
- No Restroom Facilities Available. Please be aware that Devil’s Backbone State Park does not have public restroom or bathroom facilities on-site. Visitors are encouraged to plan ahead before arriving at the park.
Closures change. Check the official park page the day you go.
What to Do at Devil's Backbone State 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.
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
David Crockett State Park is about 24 miles away (straight line).
1 places within 25 miles
Coming Up Near Devil's Backbone State Park
None of the events on our checked calendar name Devils Backbone State Park right now. The official site lists everything that is on. See every Tennessee event we have checked.
Also see Southern Middle Tennessee 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.
Directions and Contact
- Address2120 Natchez Trace Parkway, Hohenwald, TN 38462
- Reservations phone1-888-867-2757 (state parks reservations line, printed on the park page)
- Map point35.60564,-87.40645. Latitude and longitude printed on the park’s own page. Directions in Google Maps
- Official pagetnstateparks.com/parks/devils-backbone
Places Near Devil's Backbone State Park
- 1David Crockett State ParkState Parkabout 24 mi
- 2Montgomery Bell State ParkState Parkabout 34 mi
- 3Mousetail Landing State ParkState Parkabout 34 mi
- 4Henry Horton State ParkState Parkabout 40 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 Devil's Backbone 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 Devil's Backbone 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 Devil's Backbone 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 or check the official page.
Can I camp at Devil's Backbone State Park?
The park page does not list camping or cabins.
Are strollers allowed at Devil's Backbone 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.
Sources
- Devil's Backbone 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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