| Frozen Head State Park and Natural Area is situated in the beautiful
Cumberland Mountains of Eastern Tennessee near Wartburg. The 11,876 acres of
relatively undisturbed forest contain some of the richest wildflower areas in Tennessee.
The mountainous terrain varies from an elevation of 1,340 feet to over 3,000 feet
on 14 different mountain peaks. Frozen Head, elevation of 3,324, is one of the
highest peaks in Tennessee west of the Great Smoky Mountains, and from its observation
tower one has a commanding view of the surrounding region. The Cumberland Plateau,
Tennessee Ridge and Valley, and the Great Smoky Mountians are plainly visible on a clear
day. In winter, the mountain peaks are often capped with snow or ice while the lower
valleys remain unadorned, thus giving the parks namesake, Frozen Head. The parks lush
vegetation, small streams, waterfalls and beautiful mountains make Frozen Head one of
Tennessee's most scenic parks. There are over 50 miles of foot trails which meander
throughout the natural area, passing by waterfalls, rock shelters and giant mountain-top
cap rocks.
Hours of Operation:
8 a.m. to sunset; The following closures
are results of
budgetary
cuts: this park will be closed Mondays and
Tuesdays as of September 4, 2001 for 90 days.
At the end of the 90 days, this park will be closed
every day.
Pet Policy:
Tour Buses:
Tour buses are welcome but on the main road only.
Other Points of Interest:
Big South Fork; Obed Wild and Scenic River; Atomic Museum of Science and Energy;
Rugby
Seasonal:
Fall temperatures: Mild with highs in the 60's and 80's with; lows' in the in the
upper 30's to low 60's
Winter temperatures: Cold with highs in the mid 40's to low 50's; low's in the high
20's to the low 30's
Spring temperatures: Mild with highs in the upper 50's to upper 70's; lows in
the upper 30's to low 50's
Summer temperatures: Warm with highs in the mid to upper 80's; lows in the mid
60's range |
Park Office