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Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park is a Tennessee state historic park in Elizabethton, Carter County, in our Tri-Cities & Northeast 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
- 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 Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park
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: birding, ev charging, fishing, gift shop, trails, museum, visitor center and all-terrain wheelchair.
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
Roan Mountain State Park is about 15 miles away (straight line).
3 places within 25 miles
Coming Up Near Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park
None of the events on our checked calendar name Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park right now. The official site lists everything that is on. See every Tennessee event we have checked.
Also see Tri-Cities & Northeast 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 (423-543-5808) before you go.
Accessibility, as The Park Prints It
All Accessibility Plan Accessible Trips Accessible Paddling Adult-Sized Changing Tables
Directions and Contact
- Address1651 W. Elk Avenue, Elizabethton, TN 37643
- Park phone423-543-5808
- Reservations phone1-888-867-2757 (state parks reservations line, printed on the park page)
- Map point36.34338,-82.25356. Latitude and longitude printed on the park’s own page. Directions in Google Maps
- Official pagetnstateparks.com/parks/sycamore-shoals
Places Near Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park
- 1Roan Mountain State ParkState Parkabout 15 mi
- 2Warriors' Path State ParkState Parkabout 17 mi
- 3David Crockett Birthplace State ParkState Parkabout 24 mi
- 4Lamar Alexander Rocky ForkState Park Unitabout 27 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 Sycamore Shoals 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 Sycamore Shoals 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 Sycamore Shoals 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 (423-543-5808) or check the official page.
Can I camp at Sycamore Shoals State Historic Park?
The park page does not list camping or cabins.
Are strollers allowed at Sycamore Shoals 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 (Carter) is not stated on the park page; we added it from the town and have not confirmed it.
Sources
- Sycamore Shoals 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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