Lewis State Forest
Size: 1,288 acres
This area was purchased from the Chancery Court of Lewis County for delinquent taxes in 1933 and became a State Forest in 1936. It is on the Western Highland Rim in central-southwestern Tennessee, in Lewis County.
There are no known cultural sites on the forest. There is a demonstration forest road, exemplifying the use of best management practices and appropriate engineering specifications. Other areas have served for past research studies. A small wetland occurs in the southwestern corner of the forest.
Most of the land (97%) is in forest cover and the remainder is open land. This forest is somewhat unique in the Tennessee State Forest system in that about 15% of the forested area is in the southern yellow pine type. All timber harvests include objectives for improving habitat for wildlife.
The forest has been traditionally enjoyed for hiking and hunting.
This map shows Lewis State Forest in Middle Tennessee, including its boundaries, road and trail system, and designated road and trail uses. The forest covers about 1,288 acres and is bisected by Highway 48, with access also available from Garrison Road, Old SR 48, Briary Road and Marbet Road. Roads and trails are designated for limited-motorized use, motorized use by any licensed vehicle, or non-motorized use, which is open to hiking and horseback riding. The map identifies a State Forest Office and parking area along Highway 48 in the northern portion of the forest. Interior routes include Fire Tower Road, Tower Ranch Road, the Stanford B. Johnson Demo Road and the Robert Wright Demo Road, along with the Boundary Trail and Pope Hollow Trail along the eastern edge.
The information contained in the map is also available in the sections below. This map was most recently updated in April 2026.
Contact
Jonathon Bledsoe, Forestry Technician
1454 Waynesboro Hwy.
Hohenwald, TN 38462
(931) 796-2721
Christy Gearhiser, Area Forester
1454 Waynesboro Hwy.
Hohenwald, TN 38462
(931) 212-9312