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Fort Loudoun State Historic Park is a Tennessee state historic park in Vonore, Monroe County, in our Chattanooga & Southeast region. Entry to every Tennessee state park is free, per the state parks FAQ. The park page lists hiking and paddling. Read from the official page on October 30, 2026.
- EntryFreeper the state parks FAQ
- Activities2listed on its page
- Stay OvernightNot listedno overnight options listed
- DogsOn a leashstatewide policy, see below
- Temporary Disruption of Phone and Internet Services. Due to ongoing construction at the park, the park phone and internet are down. During this time, the park is unable to receive phone calls. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your patience during these improvements.
- Park Closed for Visitor and Hunter Safety – November 14th, 2026. The park will be closed to the general public on November 14 for the limited Flintlock Hunt to ensure the safety of hunters and visitors. The park will reopen on Sunday, November 15. Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions, please contact the park office.
- Kayak Rentals Temporarily Unavailable. Kayak Rentals are closed for this season due to ongoing ADA construction at the park. The boat dock with kayak launches is currently ripped out, and we do not have an ETA for its completion. Park guests are still welcome to bring kayaks and put them into the water; however, they cannot drive to these points to drop off kayaks as they normally would.
Closures change. Check the official park page the day you go.
What to Do at Fort Loudoun State Historic Park
The park page lists these activities: hiking and paddling. The page shows a short list with a Show More button, so the park may offer more.
Amenities on the park page: birding, boat rentals, canoe access, ev charging, fishing, gift shop, trails, museum, paddle rentals and visitor center.
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
The Lost Sea Adventure is about 13 miles away (straight line).
1 places within 25 miles
Coming Up Near Fort Loudoun State Historic Park
None of the events on our checked calendar name Fort Loudoun 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 (423-420-2331) before you go.
Directions and Contact
- Address338 Fort Loudoun Road, Vonore, TN 37885
- Park phone423-420-2331
- Reservations phone1-888-867-2757 (state parks reservations line, printed on the park page)
- Map point35.58053,-84.19949. Latitude and longitude printed on the park’s own page. Directions in Google Maps
- Official pagetnstateparks.com/parks/fort-loudoun
Places Near Fort Loudoun State Historic Park
- 1The Lost Sea AdventureAttractionabout 13 mi
- 2Cades CoveAttractionabout 26 mi
- 3American Museum of Science and Energy (AMSE)Attractionabout 30 mi
- 4Hiwassee River State ParkState Parkabout 31 mi
- 5Zoo KnoxvilleAttractionabout 34 mi
- 6Ober Gatlinburg Ski Area & Adventure ParkAttractionabout 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 Fort Loudoun 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 Fort Loudoun 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 Fort Loudoun 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 (423-420-2331) or check the official page.
Can I camp at Fort Loudoun State Historic Park?
The park page does not list camping or cabins.
Are strollers allowed at Fort Loudoun 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 (Monroe) is not stated on the park page; we added it from the town and have not confirmed it.
Sources
- Fort Loudoun State Historic 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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