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Radnor Lake State Natural Area is a Tennessee state natural area in Nashville, Davidson County, in our Nashville Area region. Entry to every Tennessee state park is free, per the state parks FAQ. The park page lists birding and hiking. Read from the official page on October 30, 2026.
- EntryFreeper the state parks FAQ
- Activities2listed on its page
- Stay OvernightNot listedno overnight options listed
- DogsLimited roadspark rule below
- EV Chargers Temporarily Unavailable Radnor Lake State Park Due to pending upgrades of the Electric Vehicle Chargers at Radnor Lake State Park, the current chargers are temporarily unavailable. Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions, please contact our park office.
Closures change. Check the official park page the day you go.
What to Do at Radnor Lake State Natural Area
The park page lists these activities: birding and hiking. The page shows a short list with a Show More button, so the park may offer more.
Amenities on the park page: aviary, birding, gift shop, trails, museum, visitor center, all-terrain wheelchair, colorblind viewfinder, 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
Nashville Zoo is about 4 miles away (straight line).
6 places within 25 miles
Coming Up Near Radnor Lake State Natural Area
None of the events on our checked calendar name Radnor Lake State Natural Area right now. The official site lists everything that is on. See every Tennessee event we have checked.
Also see Nashville Area 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. Park-specific rule on the park's page: pets are allowed only on Otter Creek Road, Hall Drive and the dam, and all off-trail use is prohibited. The statewide leash policy otherwise applies.
- Strollers: Not published. The park page does not say whether strollers are allowed; call the park (615-373-3467) before you go.
Accessibility, as The Park Prints It
All Accessibility Plan Accessible Trips Accessible Paddling Adult-Sized Changing Tables
Directions and Contact
- Address1160 Otter Creek Road, Nashville, TN 37220
- Park phone615-373-3467
- Reservations phone1-888-867-2757 (state parks reservations line, printed on the park page)
- Map point36.05769,-86.79585. Latitude and longitude printed on the park’s own page. Directions in Google Maps
- Official pagetnstateparks.com/parks/radnor-lake
Places Near Radnor Lake State Natural Area
- 1Nashville ZooAttractionabout 4 mi
- 2Country Music Hall of Fame and MuseumAttractionabout 7 mi
- 3Bicentennial Capitol MallState Park Unitabout 8 mi
- 4Tennessee State MuseumAttractionabout 8 mi
- 5Grand Ole Opry HouseAttractionabout 12 mi
- 6Long Hunter State ParkState Parkabout 15 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 Radnor Lake State Natural Area?
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 Radnor Lake State Natural Area?
Park-specific rule on the park's page: pets are allowed only on Otter Creek Road, Hall Drive and the dam, and all off-trail use is prohibited. The statewide leash policy otherwise applies. 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 Radnor Lake State Natural Area 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 (615-373-3467) or check the official page.
Can I camp at Radnor Lake State Natural Area?
The park page does not list camping or cabins.
Are strollers allowed at Radnor Lake State Natural Area?
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 (Davidson) is not stated on the park page; we added it from the town and have not confirmed it.
Sources
- Radnor Lake State Natural Area 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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