Lamar Alexander Rocky Fork State Park

Category: State park

Address: 501 Rocky Fork Rd, Flag Pond, TN 37657, USA

Phone: +14232711233

Reviews

Adam VanOort

Jul 27, 2022

Awesome park! Tons of trails. Some great swimming and fishing spots. If you want to swim in the "Blue Hole" you'll see it on the right side of the road about 1/2 mile before you get to the entrance of the park as you are driving north. There is a wooden sign there on the right side of the road. The pics I'm posting with this review were from another little spot in the river about 1/2 mile into the park from the start of the main trail.

Mikaela Dowdall

Jun 30, 2022

We did what’s apparently the “old trail” of WhiteHouse Cliffs on the way up (did some research after our hike). It had recently stormed and there were trees down so we had to bushwhack. Once we got to the top after the steep part we figured out we were on the creek trail NOT the new, beautiful, well maintained trail… lol. It was an adventure and definitely worth it. Note to self… next time start at the parking lot trail head. Yes, we did make our way back down the mountain on the *right* trail. This new trail opened in 2020- very nice! Our goldendoodle loved the adventure too!! Bring water!!!!! ** the trail was incorrect on the Hiking Project app

all good things are wild & free

May 30, 2022

One of the best local parks. So many little watering holes to cool off in during summer. It’s off the beaten path so it isn’t ever too busy like the spots near AVL.

Adrian Giordano

Jul 17, 2021

Follow the road signs!! Depend on GPS/ directions only as far as the interstate and you'll easily reach your destination to a wonderful state park! As you head to the main parking area, you can stop off at intermediate parking areas to fish or swim in the creek that follows the road up. Was met by very friendly and knowledgeable park rangers who told us about the battlefield area along a certain trail. While the battlefield itself was a bit underwhelming (it's just an overgrown field that is only partially accessible/ exolorable) the rest of trail is magnificent and peaceful. It was so enjoyable, we came back a second time during our trip to the area and will come back again to trek new unhiked trails! So much to explore and enjoyed here.

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Questions & Answers

Is it very popular

Willie Hatmaker | Aug 3, 2018
jacqueline patrick | Aug 4, 2018

Its seems to be . Not alot of parking.

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Is there shower houses and restrooms?

Dawn Davis | Jul 19, 2021
Daniel Brown | Jul 20, 2021

No showers except for the creek

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Is there campsite available for rv’s

Jackson Byrd | Nov 5, 2020
Machaela Treadway | Nov 6, 2020

No " campground " & we hope it stays that way! ♡

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Is biking allowed within the park?

Steven Hollingsworth | Aug 3, 2019
Jesse Germeraad | Aug 4, 2019

Mtn Bikes are allowed on 9.9-mi of the park trails. Also offers access to countless miles in the Cherokee National Forest. Dogs that Tennessee State Parks & Rocky Fork State Park REQUIRES ALL dogs/pets to be on a leash while in our park (this includes the parking lots, all trails, Rocky Fork Creek, and Rocky Fork Road). This is a part of Tn State Park’s Rules and Regulations (T.C.A. 11-1-108) and it is a State of TN Law. Its for your pet's safety and safety of public. Horses are allowed on 7.0-mi of park trails. 501 Rocky Fork Road, Flag Pond, TN 37657 is the address. https://tnstateparks.com/parks/rocky-fork https://www.avenzamaps.com/maps/447185/rocky-fork-state-park/

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Where is closest campground?

Christine | Aug 3, 2019
Benjamin Meeks | Aug 4, 2019

Rock Creek in Erwin

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Is there any horseback riding trails?

Teresa Cutshall | Aug 3, 2019
Scott Egbert | Aug 4, 2019

I believe there are a few trails that allow horseback riding. I remember seeing them on the trailmarkers, but don't know where you would park and access them. There are no horses allowed at the main entrance. I think you would have to come in from the Cherokee National Forest horse trails.

Did the name change?

Michele L. | Aug 3, 2019
Sean Michaels | Aug 4, 2019

Yes. They added Lamar Alexander.

where is the park photo of mossy rocks and the stream taken?

Linda Davis | Aug 3, 2018
Kelly Hatfield | Aug 4, 2018

Many of the rocks in the creek are covered or partially voveres in moss. Many picturesque spots in the park, along the road and along the trails.

How is the fishing

Michael Mccann | Aug 3, 2018
Scotty Tucker | Aug 4, 2018

Rocky Fork in Tennessee's newest state park. It is awesome as it is but there are plans for improvements. The road going into the park follows the river. There are places to pull over and explore the river. There is a gravel parking lot at the end. There is a trail to explore at the parking lot. When they are done with improvements, this park is going to be awesome. Form what I understand the trout fishing is excellent. Special rules may apply.

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