January 2 - First Hike of 2012

Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of Tennesse State Parks. Join the Friends of Bledsoe Creek and park staff for the First Hike of 2012, from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. CT. Meet at Shelter #2. For more information contact Sharon Armistead at 615-347-3639. View flyer.

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

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.

No reservations are taken for camp sites.

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

New Mayo Wix Trail is paved trail accessible to all visitors.

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

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.