With more than 58mi. of meandering trails, enthusiastic hikers are well catered for. Each trail varies in difficulty to ensure everyone can experience the park to its fullest. Pickett CCC Memorial State Park cabins provide an ideal base to start your excursions, ensuring you can hit the trails as the sun rises.
Taking hikers to a beautiful rock house and waterfall, this 0.3mi. trail is rated as easy for difficulty and is ideal for people of all ages. Wildflowers are a common, seasonal sight as you pass through the wooded areas.
This 2.5mi. trail is rated as moderate in terms of difficulty and takes hikers through lush forest to Hazard Cave. This route is kid-friendly and provides some excellent views from the bluff.
Also a moderately difficult eight-mile trail, this route takes hikers through dense forest to Thompson Overlook where spectacular views await.
Pickett CCC Memorial State Park hotels will give you and your family easy access to the park's numerous engaging activities. From sunny days on the lake to magical nights staring up at the stars, you are sure to find something that appeals to all your family's outdoors-related interests on your next vacation.
Open Memorial Day through Labor Day, the park's picturesque swimming area is bordered by sandstone bluffs. Keep in mind that children must be supervised, as there are no lifeguards on duty.
Canoes, paddle boards, and rowboats are available to rent, letting you explore the park from the tranquil waters of Pickett Lake. Private kayaks and canoes can also be used if you wish to bring your own.
Certified as a viewing location by the International Dark-Sky Association, the astronomy field at Pogue Creek Canyon is open all year round. Star parties are also scheduled throughout the year to guide your eyes across the cosmos.
Providing insight into the Native American prehistory of the Upper Cumberland Plateau region, the Pickett State Park Archaeology Museum is open to the public. Regular tours are held by ETSU staff and students, to help you learn more about the rich history of the area.
