Tennessee Parks and Recreation Areas with Biking / Bicycling

A fierce battle took place at Stones River between December 31, 1862 and January 2, 1863. General Bragg's Confederates withdrew after the battle, allowing General Rosecrans and the Union army to control middle Tennessee. Although the battle was tactically indecisive, it provided a much-needed boost to the North after the defeat at Fredericksburg. read more...

Phone: (615) 893-9501   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Murfreesboro   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Battlefield   Activities: Biking / Bicycling, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Auto Touring, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Stones River National Battlefield

Shiloh National Military Park was established in 1894 to preserve the scene of the first major battle in the Western theater of the Civil War. The two-day battle, April 6 and 7, 1862, involved about 65,000 Union and 44,000 Confederate troops. This battle resulted in nearly 24,000 killed, wounded, and missing. read more...

Phone: 731 689 5696   Price Range: $0 - $100   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Shiloh   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Military Park   Activities: Biking / Bicycling, Hiking, Auto Touring, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Shiloh National Military Park

Ridge upon ridge of endless forest straddle the border between North Carolina and Tennessee in Great Smoky Mountains National Park, one of the largest protected areas in the Eastern United States. World renowned for the diversity of its plant and animal life, the beauty of its ancient mountains. read more...

Phone: (865) 436-1200   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Gatlinburg   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Backpacking, Biking / Bicycling, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Wildlife Watching, Auto Touring, Nature Walks   Details Provided By: Great Smoky Mountains National Park

The free-flowing Big South Fork of the Cumberland River and its tributaries pass through 90 miles of scenic gorges and valleys containing a wide range of natural and historic features. The area offers a broad range of recreational opportunities including camping, whitewater rafting, kayaking, canoeing, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, hunting and fishing. read more...

Phone: (423) 569-9778   Price Range: $3 - $30   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Oneida   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: Recreation Area   Activities: Backpacking, Biking / Bicycling, Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting and Shooting, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Swimming, Whitewater Rafting, Wildlife Watching, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs, Star Gazing   Details Provided By: Big South Fork