Frozen Head State Park

Category: State park

Address: 3208, 964 Flat Fork Rd, Wartburg, TN 37887, USA

Phone: +14233463318

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–4PM

Monday: 8AM–4PM

Tuesday: 8AM–4PM

Wednesday: 8AM–4PM

Thursday: 8AM–4PM

Friday: 8AM–4PM

Saturday: 8AM–4PM

Reviews

Molly H.

Apr 17, 2022

Beautiful park with gorgeous trails! Went on a guided backpacking trip with Park Ranger Lydia and it was the best experience! There are many trails to chose from with varying distances and many water crossings this time of year. There is not a lot of parking, but there are bathrooms at the visitor's center and trailheads. If you want a good experience or just to get answers to your questions about trails, backpacking, or the great outdoors, ask Lydia!

Chris Dorris

Mar 22, 2022

This is such a beautiful and well-maintained park. We stayed at Big Cove site 12 which has a nice large wooded area behind it. There are a wide variety of trails ranging from easy to difficult. It offers pretty much everything that GSMNP does without the large crowds. On most hikes, we only saw 10 to 15 people.

Tim Lucas

Mar 17, 2022

This is one of my favorite hikes in the area. It's not as busiest as Smokies but you still get a good payout with views and waterfalls. It has great amenities for kids and families and is pet friendly. I would highly recommend Frozen head State Park.

Retired Nurse

Nov 25, 2021

Absolutely beautiful Park. Trail to the waterfalls was amazing! Park Rangers very friendly and very informative. Will come back to camp! Love this State Park!

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Questions & Answers

What is the rate for tn. Seniors

Kathy Mills | Dec 25, 2018
Anthony G. | Dec 26, 2018

There is no cost for day use of the park not sure about the camping.

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Kisha Griffin | Jul 27, 2021
blake hill | Jul 28, 2021

Yes, probably.

Is DeBord falls at this park

NA Harrison | Dec 25, 2019
Jonathan Duncan | Dec 26, 2019

not exactly sure. you csn google the park and call them and ask.

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Beautiful place to go

Ashley Wiseman | Dec 25, 2017
Tiffany Graham | Dec 26, 2017

Trails are kept up an easy to hike. Couple of waterfalls right off trail. Many places to go off trail down to the water.

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Do the trails close at 4:00pm?

Jason montgomery | Sep 25, 2021
Caleen Marie | Sep 26, 2021

1 hour before sunset

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How far is it to the observation deck/frozen head

Brent San Soucie | Jun 27, 2021
Justin Vardeman | Jun 28, 2021

4 to 5 miles

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Is there a place for fishing. Wanting to have a celebration of life for my brother, who loved fishing?

Dianne Shipley | Mar 29, 2021
Marlene Underwood | Mar 30, 2021

FISHING Flat Fork Creek flows through the park and is stocked with Rainbow Trout each spring. Trout are only stocked February to March. Flat Fork Creek is seasonal and may run dry in the warmer months. Fishing is allowed from the Flat Fork turnaround to the park entrance. A TWRA trout stamp is required. The park does not rent boats, nor does it have a boat launch ramp.

How far are the waterfalls from the parking area?

Amir Zbeda | Dec 24, 2020
Jeremy Scarbro | Dec 25, 2020

Its 0.5 miles up a steady incline to the first falls. Another mile up to get to the next set.

Cost for camping senior citizen with access pass? Any hook ups? Any where to wade or get wet?

D Hahn | Dec 24, 2020
pamela stinnett | Dec 25, 2020

Senior discount, no hook ups, there is wading and a swimming "hole" if it has rained. Plenty of beauty!

What if your coming the trail and can't make it back by 4:30 can you still leave? Or would you be stuck there till morning

Anna Ashe | Dec 24, 2020
Jeremy Scarbro | Dec 25, 2020

The gates are never truly locked, you can come and go as you please. However, you need to try to be off trail before sundown, or rangers will come find you to make sure you're safe.

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Does it cost to pop up a tent and stay for a week or so? And how much?

Amber Redmon | Dec 24, 2020
Hanson Tipton | Dec 25, 2020

$5 reservation fee. https://tnstateparks.com/parks/campground/frozen-head

Is it dog friendly??

Alok Amatya | Dec 25, 2019
Becky Nolan | Dec 26, 2019

Yes they are but on leashes

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what activities are there

MR Bail Bonds Orlando | Dec 25, 2019
Clellan Hensley | Dec 26, 2019

The afore mentioned plus you can tour near by historic Brushy Mounain State Penitentiary. Visit the Coal miners museum, learn the history of the Coal war between the residents and the state who leased out prisoners to provide labor in the mines eliminating jobs for locals. Lots of history in the area if you want a days rest from hiking and camping.

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Which trail is best to take to see the waterfall?

Elizabeth Williams | Dec 25, 2019
Ken Craddock | Dec 26, 2019

Emory Gap trail is one of the easiest

What is the big castle/fort looking building i see in some of the pictures?

pickle rick is conservative | Dec 25, 2019
Teresa Galyon | Dec 26, 2019

The old...Brushy Mtn State Prison

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Where is the old Jail on the trail map? Closer to the mountain?

S. Elizabeth 'Izzy' Glass | Dec 25, 2019
Brandon Brown | Dec 26, 2019

It's East of the fire tower at the bottom of the largest bowl on the east- Southeast side of frozen head mtn

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How do I get a hold of a paper map of the trails?

Willie Mangrum | Dec 25, 2019
Jason | Dec 26, 2019

You can also go to Tennessee gov and print one.

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Is there swimming here

Lanora Spencer | Dec 25, 2018
judy Spradlin | Dec 26, 2018

Creek is not deep enough for swimming unless you are a tadpole. No pool. Wading the creek is fun for little ones.

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Are there any paved are dirt roads for a scenic drive through the park, or only hiking trails?

Rob Watkins DC | Dec 25, 2018
Patricia Peters | Dec 26, 2018

As you enter there's a scenic ride also camping, picnicking, playground, restrooms. At the end of the ride begins the trails to the waterfall. The first waterfall has a natural pool on the topside of the fall deep enough to sit in. Very nice

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What time is the entrance gate unlocked?

Cozetta Woods | Dec 25, 2018
BBT2011 | Dec 26, 2018

7am

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Are there RV hookups and if so, how many?

Kevin McLarney | Dec 25, 2018
tracy broyles | Dec 26, 2018

No hookups. They do have a concrete picnic table, a grill, and a firepit at each campsite, though.

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Are there cabins or an Inn at FrozenHead state park?

Franca Wallace | Dec 25, 2017
Keith P | Dec 26, 2017

No. There are rv hookups and campgrounds only.

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Is it really free to stay at the campgrounds. We are from Charleston SC and ate fleeing hurricane Irma.

michelle Ruby | Dec 25, 2017
Matt Beattie | Dec 26, 2017

It is not free. Costs are between $13 and $30 a lot. They also require you to use heat treated firewood that costs.

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