I love walking the trails at Bledsoe Park - they are clean and safe with great views - I don't remember the names of the trees or plants but my hiking buddy is good with them. It was great to reach the water and see the greenery that is tied to the lake read more

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This park is set up great, BUT before 7:30am we had dump trucks driving by shaking our camper, a track hoe and a Jack hammer operating within 100 yards of our camper- again BEFORE 7:30am. The park is clean and set up perfectly (would love septic hookup) but we've always loved staying here but this extreme noise was a bit much. I felt sorry for the people next to us who had small children. We were here to help a family member who was recovering from an hospital stay and we were very tired. We've not encountered this during any other visits at the park. read more

What a great find! After we stopped an got coffee from Black Press Coffee, we needed a peaceful spot to enjoy the caffeine buzz and sweet treats. This place is huge and according to their info signs, there are a million walking and hiking trails here. We stayed the near the "Story Book Trail" and the playground so my son could run around. Swings, monkey bars and a slide for kiddos to get out some energy. The wooden walking trails here are a nice touch and the one we followed made it's way to a nature viewing deck. I scoffed as I read the "nature viewing" sign and at that literal second a deer, four ducks, and a herring appeared! This is a great little park to give yourself a breather from the craziness of work and listen to nothing but silence. I don't live in the area, but I could see myself stopping here again if I happen to be in the neighborhood. read more

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Nice state park. It's enjoyable and has camping area, boat launch area and lots of wooded area to walk. Fests and activities are also held there throughout the year. read more

We like to visit campgrounds not too far from home (Franklin, TN) for an easy weekend getaway. This is on the smaller side as a state park, no restaurant, lodge, or cabins, but a decent size campground with 58 sites. Like a lot of state parks, it is water and electric only, so I'm sure Sunday AM the dump station will be busy! Our site (#57) was an ideal spot on the river, no neighbors in our line of sight, and mostly level (had to put two levelers on back right tire). We camp in a 35 ft Class A and tow a Jeep, plenty of room in our site. Public boat launch across from us, so if you fish or kayak, you're good. Lots of easy trails, but many are quite bumpy with exposed roots. Not unexpected, but not all are paved trails. Minimal staff, the visitor center wasn't open the two times we tried on Saturday to check out. Other than that, you're 20 minutes to Gallatin, so definitely a chill place. read more

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This state park may be on the smaller side but it is soooo beautiful and has great trails! If you like a challenge, start the high ridge trail near the visitor center- if you need something less strenuous, the paved loop and birdsong trail are shady and have loads of wildlife. Bledsoe Creek is always stunning,-the campers are lucky to have most camping options right on the water. Nice boat ramp in the park with kayak rentals available. A second boat ramp is a little further up the road. The history trail is very well done with replica structures of the late 1700s. Two nice playgrounds and several picnic tables/grills for day trips. read more

Great hiking or nature trails for all levels! There are some paved paths. A cute "storybook trail" for children. Several playgrounds and eating pavilions. If I remember correctly there are three different colored trails. All of different levels. Such a perfect view of the water and lots of benches along the way. read more

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This is the most family-friendly park I've ever seen! Several trails with art and playful descriptions of the scene, playgrounds, observation points, nearly-tame animals, etc. We visited there recently to walk some of the trails and were enchanted. None seemed very strenuous. It's close to Nashville, has boating access, and like all our other State Parks - free. read more

I live here and try to go a couple times a year. It's a great place to unwind. Even if you aren't local it's worth a visit.

Love this place! So peaceful every time I've been so much history and incredible to believe Buffalo once roamed these lands! There is a historical cabin built in the 1700's an old fort, a walking trail, an old cemetery, caves and probably so much more I haven't explored on the walking trails. read more

Great 3.5 mile loop for a walk/hike with the dogs. Shoreline to High Ridge trails. Scenic. Moderate difficulty.

Bledsoe Creek State Park is located at 400 Zieglers Fort Rd, in Gallatin, Tennessee. It has 169 acres and sits on Old Hickory Lake. Be careful when you're driving- we ended up blowing a tire! This was originally Native American hunting grounds, and artifacts have been found that have been dated to 1000 BCE. Several long hunters settled the land in the 1700s, including Colonel Anthony Bledsoe. The land became a state park in 1973. It has a visitor's center, docks, playgrounds, an amphitheater, a historic interpretive trail, picnic shelters/pavilions, 58 level campsites, 19 primitive waterfront campsites, boat docks, and hiking trails. Trails include the Birdsong Nature Tail (.3 miles, ADA accessible), the High Ridge Trail (1.3 miles), the Mayo Wix Memorial Trail (1 mile, ADA accessible), the Owl Ridge Trail (.25 mile), the Shoreline Trail (1.5 miles), and the Woodchuck Hollow Trail (.2 mile). read more

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Bledsoe is very pretty, I'm sure it'll be much prettier in the summer when the trees are full and green. We went when the trees were still pretty bare, not even blossoms yet. The hike was perfect and absolutely gorgeous with the lake views. Some of the trail goes right through some of the camp sites and unfortunately, people aren't super respectful and there was quite a bit of trash everywhere near the sites. The trail was a little crowded but honestly not too bad at all, and fellow hikers are super respectful and really friendly! All in all, 5 stars for Bledsoe itself, I know these folks don't get paid nearly enough to deal with inconsiderate jerks. If I could rate the dirty litterbugs zero stars, I would! Clean up after yourselves, people! Otherwise, great hike. The jaunt through the campsites is a very small portion of the full trail. Definitely recommend checking it out! read more

Great for moderate and easy day hiking. They have a few different picnic pavilions, some to fit large groups. In recent years they've upgraded the various facilities and it's very nice. There are even a couple good fishing spots as well. read more

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Wonderful Sunday afternoon hike along the lakeside and through the woods. Moderate ups and downs, but nothing too strenuous for us out-of-shape oldies! A great beginners hike and adventurous for children at 2.8 miles. read more

They really did a good job when they remodeled this place. The sites are all plenty big and easy to get in. My kids had a blast playing on the playground and riding bikes. The trails around the place are fun and they have several different ones to choose from. The dock for fishing was great since it was just for the campground people it wasn't overly crowded. The state really did a good job in upgrading the bath house. The showers all had good pressure and the bath house was heated and had AC and was pretty much bug free. The guy who runs the campground was as nice as could be and very helpful. I would reckomend this campground to anyone who loves camping. read more

I wouldn't camp here again. Much better state parks in TN. The staff that runs this place are incredibly rude. Camp at Cedars of Lebanon! Beautiful campground and friendly rangers that work there! read more

Went to Bledsoe State Park yesterday. Did a 6 mile hike. It was one of the best parks I have seen in Middle Tennessee. A must go if you haven't! The terrain was great, some hills, woodsy, open fields. It was beautiful. We walked a loop, made a few detours. Dogs loved it, only saw a few people and that was closer to the camp areas. In the woods on the trail is very private. One of the best hikes I have been on in a while. There is fishing and camping also. nice spots of water anda lake. ps-geocaching as well read more

Very small park. Not much here but campgrounds and playgrounds. A nice wildlife viewing platform is here, as well as a few miles of hiking trails, but nothing exceptionally worth going out of the way for. read more

Bledsoe Creek State Park - Parks Near Me - Gallatin, Tennessee

Used to be a cool quiet place. You could go over in the winter to hike and feel like you were in an abandoned campground. Then they ruined it by building and changing things. So much so that I don't want to go anymore. Crowded with too many people. Crowded year round. Ruined this place like the ruined Cummins Falls. read more

Great, clean park with nice trails system. Only downside is the small size. I recommend the high ridge trail for those who don't mind hiking some hills. The park staff and camp hosts were very friendly and helpful. read more

Bledsoe Creek State Park - Great park. Very friendly, helpful staff and camp hosts. Clean park with great trails. - Parks Near Me - Gallatin, Tennessee

Too many rules ruin this small but picturesque park. Even though park is located on the lake, NO SWIMMING is allowed anywhere, NO BIKING trails (bike on roads only and see the campsites!) NO KIDS in parking lot of camp store, NO BEER/Wine, etc. It gets hot in TN, and when you go to a lake park, you really want to swim. Shame because park is pretty and there were lots of deer that came right up to the campsite. Bathrooms were not very clean and stunk so bad you wanted to limit any time spent in there. Gag! read more

This "off the beaten path" campground is a wonderful place for those who want a campsite with an opportunity for launching a boat, some fishing, hiking or canoing. The hiking trails are well maintained and carry you through some pretty scenery. There is also the usual amenities of playground, decent and clean bath houses. If you want a campground where you are going to be entertained with a lot of activities, look elsewhere, but if you're looking for a nice, quiet, peaceful escape, this is the place. read more

Absolutely one of the best camping experiences my wife and I have had. Bathrooms were extremely clean, the sites large enough for RV and toad, and quiet. Most of all, great price. When going to Nashville, we highly recommended this state park. Short commute to the Grand Ole Opry. read more

Decided to explore a new park and I think this is the only park for my family! Several hiking trails that are kid friendly and some that are a little more challenging. We saw at least one play ground and the wild life is beautiful! read more

Bledsoe Creek State Park is a hidden jewel. It is extremely well kept. The lake, hiking trails , children's park are well maintained. There are no firearms or alcohol allowed. Many families take time to spend weekends here. There's no store but ice and a laundry are available. An added attraction is the abundance of wild turkey and deer. They just wander wherever they please while eating their daily take. Great job done by the hosts. read more

I have been hiking here for years. They have made some amazing improvements to the trails in the last year or two. There are trails appropriate for every fitness level, with park-sponsored specialty hikes held occasionally, where a park employee will accompany a group of hikers to instruct them on birdwatching, wildlife, etc. During Spring and Summer, when the moon is in first quarter, a group of astrologers meet in a clearing at the center of the park. They bring high powered telescopes capable of clearly viewing planets, nebulas, and other cool things in the solar system that you might never see with the naked eye. The staff is helpful and friendly as well. Once after a long hike, I found a sweet little lost dog just outside the park. I was certain he must belong to a camper. I turned him in to the park manager, who went out of his way to find the owner. I can't say enough good things about this place. I have never camped here but the campgrounds look awesome. read more