Henry Horton State Park: Fees, Dogs and Map

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Henry Horton State Park is a Tennessee state park in Chapel Hill, Marshall County, in our Southern Middle Tennessee region. Entry to every Tennessee state park is free, per the state parks FAQ. The park page lists birding, camping, golfing and hiking. Overnight options on its page: camping, cabins and a hotel. Read from the official page on October 30, 2026.

EntryFreeper the state parks FAQ
Activities7listed on its page
Stay OvernightCamping, cabins and a hotelon the park page
DogsOn a leashstatewide policy, see below

Notices printed on the park’s page when we read it (October 30, 2026):

Updated Information about Ongoing Construction at. Henry Horton State Park Henry Horton State Park is undergoing exciting improvements, including the construction of our new lodge and accessibility enhancements throughout the park.

Closures change. Check the official park page the day you go.

What to Do at Henry Horton State Park

The park page lists these activities: birding, camping, golfing, hiking, mountain biking, trap & skeet and outdoor expo. The page shows a short list with a Show More button, so the park may offer more.

Amenities on the park page: aviary, birding, cabins, camp store, campground, canoe access, disc golf course, ev charging, fishing, gift shop, golf course, trails, honey, hotel, meeting rooms, museum, paddle rentals, playground, restaurant, snack bar, swimming, visitor center, all-terrain wheelchair 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 enter
Bring the Dog?
Leashed dogs are allowed in most of the park; not in lodges, cabins or swim areas.
Rules below
Make It a Trip
Radnor Lake State Natural Area is about 33 miles away (straight line).
0 places within 25 miles

Coming Up Near Henry Horton State Park

None of the events on our checked calendar name Henry Horton 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; call the park (1-931-364-7724) before you go.

Directions and Contact

Address4209 Nashville Hwy, Chapel Hill, TN 37034
Park phone1-931-364-7724
Reservations phone1-888-867-2757 (state parks reservations line, printed on the park page)
Map point35.58793,-86.69880. Latitude and longitude printed on the park’s own page. Directions in Google Maps
Official pagetnstateparks.com/parks/henry-horton

Places Near Henry Horton State Park

Around Henry Horton State Park within 40 miles

1Radnor Lake State Natural AreaState Natural Areaabout 33 mi
2Old Stone Fort State Archaeological ParkState Archaeological Parkabout 34 mi
3Nashville ZooAttractionabout 35 mi
4Long Hunter State ParkState Parkabout 36 mi
5Tims Ford State ParkState Parkabout 36 mi
6Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumAttractionabout 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 Henry Horton 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 Henry Horton 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 Henry Horton 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 (1-931-364-7724) or check the official page.

Can I camp at Henry Horton State Park?

The park page lists camping, cabins and a hotel. Reserve on the official page or by phone at 1-888-867-2757.

Are strollers allowed at Henry Horton 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 county (Marshall) is not stated on the park page; we added it from the town and have not confirmed it.

Sources

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

Cite this page: It's Tennessee, “Henry Horton State Park”, itstennessee.com/places/henry-horton/ (updated 2026-11-01). 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.

Henry Horton State Park