Visitors exploring the great outdoors in Chattanooga, TN will find plenty of options. After all, Chattanooga is known as the Scenic City.
Today we will be exploring a top TN State Park in the Chattanooga TN valley, Harrison Bay State Park.
Here’s why Harrison Bay State Park is one of the best places to camp or enjoy the afternoon – What you need to know:
General Information about Harrison Bay State Park:
TN – Harrison Bay Park offers 1,200 acres of outdoor space only a 30-minute drive from downtown Chattanooga. Better yet bring the camper to one of the best RV parks near Chattanooga and spend the weekend.
Address: 8411 Harrison Bay Road Harrison, TN 37341
Tennessee – Harrison Bay State Park offers 128 RV campsites for rental with water and electrical hookups One dumping station is located at the park. Bathhouses are located in each one of the campsite locations. Visit the Harrison Bay Website for varying costs and availability.
What Makes Harrison Bay State Park one of the best in Chattanooga?
What you need to know: Guests of this top outdoor nature park in Chattanooga will find lots of family-friendly activities. Children’s play areas, outdoor pool, picnic areas, and fishing are just some of the fun family activities available throughout this Chattanooga, TN State Park. Swimming – $4 (per person), $2 (camper), free (kids 2 and under)
Explore nature where the deer population wanders with the park guests. Steve and I have found Harrison Bay the best place to spot deer in Chattanooga. Since deer are protected, they roam freely throughout their natural habitat.
Chickamauga Lake Views and Boating At This Chattanooga State Park:
One reason this Chattanooga Tennessee State Park is so desirable is the beautiful views of Chickamauga Lake. Here you will find plenty of boaters navigating the calm waters of this TN State Park. Fisherman perched for an afternoon of relaxation along the Chickamauga Lake.
The marina is nicely equipped and offers a 24-hour a-day free boat ramp. There used to be a restaurant located at the marina inside Harrison Bay State Park, however, it recently closed in 2020. Steve and I are hoping someone will re-open in the future.
Popular Hiking and Walking Area Near Chattanooga, TENN:
One of the most popular hiking trails at this TN State Park is the 4-mile loop. As an over-50 couple, we are still working our way up to complete the entire 4-mile trail, but we keep trying.
Walk the shady wooded nature trails. Hikers will find plenty of nature overlooks and lake views.
Less experienced hikers and walkers will enjoy a leisurely walk on paved surfaces around the marina area.
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