What a peaceful place to take in nature. Overall, this state park was really quiet (not a lot of…read morepeople here) and had a large parking lot. The park itself is a bit smaller if you are looking to do a lot of exploring Beautiful views of the water! There are areas around with a pier for fishing and where you can walk around the water. The park did have restrooms as well that were clean. Beautiful spot for some fishing, a picnic, boating, and a walk along the water.

We stumbled across this place one day while I was letting the grandkiddo pick which way to go…read moreadventure. I'm not a local so I didn't know it was there. I really liked the pond setup and other aspects of this state park. There was a huge pool that apparently they are no longer going to keep operational and that is disappointing. I think they could do better with signage and what this park offers and could possibly keep all the items going for the public

the best place to get away The deer will come rite up to…read moreyou i would definitely live here if I could people are very nice clean bathroom

From day use to camping to fishing, this is a great state park. We stopped to take a nice walk with…read morethe dogs. I noticed the camping, fishing, lots of places to hike and lots of entry to the water. Definitely a great day trip

Wow first visit and amazing. The park is inviting, clean, family oriented and the beach is white…read moresand on the Tennessee River. There are roped off swimming areas, camping, boat ramps. There is something for everyone and to know we had a day at the beach right within a few minutes from home.

What a grand campground!! It was a gift from TVA in 1958 to the county for public use…read more Not only was there a campground, there was a day use beach & playground! We just spent 3 nights with two other families there. One family has two littles, one couple had their young grandson, and we are part time empty nesters. There is something for everyone!!! Lots of water for our kayaks, other's jet skis and of course several boat docks! The RV sites are good size, with water & electric. Tent camping sites looked pretty good as well. It is a truly hidden jewel so close to Chattanooga & Dayton TN. Been living in East TN for 21 years and never knew about this wonderful spot. We will be back!

Saturday -looked at the boats found one, filled out the paper work went home, Larry calls and we go…read moreback to sign the papers and talked about cleaning the boat. Mon -went back to get boat but wash boy laid out I was told by Larry,so we talked and Tuesday I personal business. Wed.-retuned to pick up boat Not washed. I am not a complainer but if you buy a boat should it not be cleaned before you take it home from a boat dealer

Good spot. Mexican resturant us very good. Get there early though, it fills up quickly.read more

We had an amazing adventure on the Upper Section. Our guide Luke was amazing. Will definitely be…read moreback next year to do the upper and lower together.

Our family of 8 went out on the river today. Age ranges from 13 to 77. All guys. We had a fantastic…read moretime with this group. They did a great job of putting us right on the river, making it fun and keeping us safe. We would absolutely use them again. And big kudos to our excellent guides Derek and Carl.

Chickamauga Dam is an impressive dam to behold. I enjoyed my time at the park here and I would…read moredefinitely recommend a visit here. Chickamauga Dam was built in the 1930's and is still there today. If you are in the area, go check it out.

Terrific birding location with the river walk parallel to the water. Plenty of parking always…read moreavailable and very well-kept for being such a popular spot. There's also a nice spot to hang up a hammock which isn't always easy to find (ideal tree spacing ya hear)

No reviews here yet!!?…read more So, I am not sure what else they "guide," but we did their kayak bat cave tour. Sweet. They have single and tandem kayaks. Decent quality. They supply the yaks, paddles, and life jackets (required). It's a good time. The guides will educated you on the bats, Lake Nickajack, and the history of the area. It's around a 3 mile paddle total at a leisurely pace. The bats. Basically, at bat time, you'll float around near the bat cave until the bats start to sweep out. It's a spectacle. Lots of bats, most of them flying close to the water. Nice. Do it. It's worth it.

From the owner: Book a Bat Cave Kayak Tour with Chattanooga Guided Adventures! See 100,000 endangered bats fly out…read moreof the cave around your kayak at sunset.

Hope and Ryan are absolutely amazing. They made our group feel absolutely safe and excited about…read morehiking in South Cumberland. From pick up to drop off everything was perfect! I can't wait to hike with them again!

Ryan & Hope are so friendly, easy going, professional and well prepared! If you want to go on some…read morebeautiful hikes and not worry about the logistics, they are your people! They have covered all the details you normally would handle or research yourself, especially if you're from out of state like myself. If you don't have a vehicle or don't want to drive, pick up and drop off is included in the price. As long as you're staying in Downtown Chattanooga. An assortment of pre-packaged snacks & bottles of water are provided. They carry them while you hike so you don't need to! The bonus? They take professional photos of you on the hike to commemorate you & your group in action & posing! They have a quick turnaround also with access to your edited picture gallery. So no timer settings on cameras or one person out of the group pics! Oh! Best of all? The group hike is private! You won't have any randos with you! I had an awesome time! Communication was excellent from the time I inquired about booking a hike all the way through the end! They are highly responsive! I received confirmation via email & text. However, when I had questions I texted directly and a couple of days before the hike and the morning of the hike they sent me texts for updates. A waiver is required to be signed the day of the hike in person. Bug spray was provided prior to our hike. I chose to do the Soul therapy hike for my birthday because it offers a variety of scenery. It was one of my favorite hikes I've done over the years. It ranged from views above the falls down to close up views touching the water. Although, you can take a super short cut to the falls, it is still a steep path down into the gorge. We took the longer trail which is even more scenic involving various beautiful views and overlooks, tall walls of sandstone and one major steep descent of rocks into the gorge which requires a lot of careful footing placement & maybe 1-2 areas ( the rock wall or a random tree trunk) to hold onto for balance. Honestly, if I didn't have Hope & Ryan as guides and I was doing the hike on my own with just friends, I probably would have taken one look down that steep of a sea of rocks and said let's go another way. Hahaha.. But Hope was leading and offered her arm as balance support if needed, which I took a few times. Slow & steady my friends. Along the way, we also crossed two cool bridges as well. The falls were pretty and kind of reminded me of the Salto do Prego waterfall in Sao Miguel. It was a wonderful time with Hope & Ryan where we were able to learn about the area, the wildflowers and rest on the way back to our hotel in their nice, clean , comfortable and AC SUV while snacking on the way back & having good conversation. They also provide some coupons to local restaurants and shops, & an EXPERIENCE CHATTANOOGA sticker. They were kind enough to accommodate picking us up last minute at a local breakfast place that we had walked to from our hotel since, it was close to our pick up time. We really appreciated it! They offer many different hikes and different levels. If I had been there a whole week, I would have probably booked the all day waterfalls tour and the alpaca farm & coffee tour too! Be sure to check out their website! They provide in depth descriptions of their different hikes. Also, some hikes are only done certain days of the week so make sure to check for their availability! Military discounts & discounts for groups over a certain number are offered. Just be sure to mention it to them prior to payment.

I heard a man in his grandson owned this Marina, and that just sounded good. The lady gave a 5…read morerating based on one day. I seriously doubt she still keeps a boat there today. If you want to know the truth about marina ask the tenants, ask the livaboards, ask a boat owners what they thought of the service. I asked at least 10 people they all said the same thing. When asked about the dock maintenance, they said if you want something fixed here you got to fix it yourself. The people at this Marina had only negative things to say. I would use direct quotes but I would have to use too much profanity. Many of the tenants here remain due to the lack of slips available at other marinas. He made the worst first impression of any man that I've ever met. He refused a handshake and then never looked me in the eye as he told me a different set of lies than what he told me on the phone. Mike Mann doesn't know what the term "boater courtesy" means. I was seeking service and possibly a slip. My boat had become disabled right outside of the Marina's entrance from the water. He refusing parking privileges in his life it was extremely unprofessional and rude. I gave the man a second chance and offered him $100 for parking privileges so that I may access my boat. He closed the door in my face and barked " your letting my air out"and that he would have me towed at my expense if I parked in his lot. I was appalled at the man's behavior. I am the grandson of the man who built many of the beautiful Chris-Craft boats that are still in service today. In my 51 years on the waters from the Colorado to the Tennessee River I've encountered many personalities. I gave Mike Mann another chance. I needed service and the repair required my boat to be out of the water. I talked to several of the men that worked in the shop. None of them knew anything about boats. I was alarmed. I observed them have a boat out of the water for 3 weeks to do a bottom paint. It takes one man 3 days in about 16 actual working hours to do this job. I asked another man who had the bottom of his boat finished here. He said it took over 2 months. This is a job that I have done dozens of times myself. It takes one man no more than 3 days. You can tell the men were struggling and they didn't know what they were doing. Observation strengthened my first impression. This is a poorly managed facility owned by a man that no one respects because of his shady business practices and disrespectful nature. There are docks in disrepair with sunken boats in the bottom of slips. The marina looks like a place where derelicts come to die owned by a man that doesn't care. if someone hadn't told me I would have never guessed this man to be the owner. Given the poor treatment I received the poor service I observed and the testimonies of at least 10 other boat owners that have boats here.. It saddens me, but I have to give this Marina zero Stars. If if there is an investor out there that's interesting in opening Marina we need you in Tennessee. Every Marina from Blue water to the Chickamauga dam is it maximum capacity. there is a 2-year wait on average to get a slip and up to 70 boats in line and few places that offer service.. i would recommend Erwin Marina at the Chickamauga dam. The marina is very well maintained, the staff knowledgeable and experienced. I'm a carpenter and several of my customers slip boats at the Erwin Marina. My friends at this Marina say it cost a little bit more but that's because it's worth it. I saw nothing that even vaguely resembles a yacht at the Big Ridge Yacht club. I found it to be a poorly maintained Marina ran by man that does not know the meaning of the word courtesy. It saddens me as a boatsman, but I have to give this Marina zero Stars. I can't think of anything good I can say about it. If you want to know the truth about a marina, ask the liveaboards that have been there for a while. They're an excellent source of information and most will be completely honest with you as that is a boater courtesy. I am still anchored out, id rather weather the storms slip a boat at big ridge. I need service. I will not seek it at this Marina. This is an honest and accurate non-biased report of my experience. The boat that is disabled is a houseboat bought as a gift for my mother. My boat is a beautiful Trojan f26 that I live aboard year round completely independent of a marina. I hope this was helpful and saves someone from having a bad marina experience. Live in love and peace-- Captain TJ Dennis Zero 's and two for the Big Ridge Yacht club.

I rented a slip today for the season and couldn't have had a better experience. The owner showed me…read morearound and was quite friendly. He was also fair about price and made me feel like I am finally home, as I've had my boat in several different local marinas in the past.