NEW - Campsite Reservation System
Online reservations for campsites are now available. This service will offer visitors more ease and convenience when it comes to their park stay.
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Bledsoe Creek Campground Reservations
Bledsoe Creek State Park is a 164-acre site located on the Bledsoe Creek embayment of the Old Hickory Reservoir near the old 1780s settlement of Cairo.
Boating
The park offers 2 boat launch ramps-one is located inside the
park for registered campers only-one is located just outside
the park on Ziegler's Fort Road for the general public.
Tennessee
Boating Regulations (exit TDEC)
Camping
NEW – Bledsoe Creek Campground Reservations are now available online.
Park features fifty-seven (57) level campsites, 65 feet in length and 25 feet wide, paved sites, new borders and fire rings, grills, lantern holders, and picnic tables. Forty-three (43) campsites have 50/30 amp service, and 14 will have only 30 amp service available.
Recent improvements also make the campsites compliant with the American Disabilities Act. There
is a new bathhouse facility with showers and lavatories now
available.
Reservations are taken for campsites by calling the park or online.
Dumping fees are included in camping fee.
Pets are allowed but must be kept on a leash at all times.
Phone number for the campground: 615-452-3706
Fishing
Bledsoe Creek offers lake fishing on Old Hickory Lake. Catches
include bass, bluegill, catfish and crappie. A valid TN fishing
license is required. Fishing licenses are not sold at the park
but may be purchased at off-site locations near the park.
Fishing is limited to non-wildlife observation areas.
**Bait and Fishing supplies are not sold at the park
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New Mayo Wix Trail is paved trail accessible to all visitors. |
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Fresh mulch and covered bridges await hikers making their way around Bledsoe Creek hiking trails |
Tennessee
Fishing Regulations (exit TDEC)
Tennessee
State Parks fishing policies
Hiking Trails
There are approximately 6 miles of hiking trails, 1 mile of
which is paved and accessible to persons with a disability. Trails are open year round.
May Wix Trail - 1m
Birdsong Nature Trail - 1m
High Ridge Trail - 3m
Picnic Facilities
The park has 2 large picnic shelters. Shelter #1 can accommodate
up to 50 people and shelter #2 can accommodate up to 150 people.
Pavilions are equipped with grills and have water spigots.
Day Use Features:
There is one picnic area that has approximately 20 individual
picnic sites. Each site is equipped with a grill. There is also
a ballfield and playground.
Programs
Earth Day Interpretive Hike on April 21
Enjoy a cool hike around the Shoreline and Highridge trail. Learn about the geology, ecology and history of Bledsoe Creek State Park in the spring. Dress appropriately for weather and wear hiking shoes. Friends of Bledsoe Creek State Park will be providing healthy snacks. We will meet at Shelter # 1 at 2 p.m. CT. For more information contact Sharon 615-347-3639.
Dragonfly and Damselfly Checklist
Park Rangers can provide environmental programs year round
with some advance notice.
Photo
Album
Other Activities
Other activities available:
Horseshoes
Playground
Softball
Volleyball
**Sports equipment is NOT provided.
Tour Buses
Roads inside the park are not accessible to tour buses.
At least one campsite at the park is accessible to persons with a disability.