Montgomery Bell State Park

05/26/2026

Like this turtle, stretch your legs a bit by hiking at Montgomery Bell! 🐢🥾

Before you rush out the door on your next hiking adventure, don’t forget the 7 hiking essentials:
• Water
• Food & snacks
• Navigation (we recommend downloading the Avenza app)
• First aid kit
• Extra clothing/layers
• Flashlight or headlamp
• Emergency supplies/tools

Nature is unpredictable, being prepared is essential!

Follow the link below for more information about Avenza maps.

https://tnstateparks.com/parks/park-trail-maps

05/26/2026

Edit:
The Water Safety Table program has been moved to the Visitor Center!
Check out this weekend's programs!

For more information, or to register, follow the link below!
https://tnstateparks.com/parks/montgomery-bell

05/24/2026

Join us for weekend programming!
Update:
-Water safety program will be hosted at the Visitor Center
-Snake at the lake will be hosted at the Visitor Center
-Sights and sounds scavenger hunt is cancelled due to weather

05/21/2026

Everyone, the swim beach will reopen for the summer season this Friday May 22, 2026. Come out and see us.

05/20/2026

http://bloodassurance.org/montgomerybell

05/18/2026

Memorial day weekend is right around the corner!
Check out the fun, family friendly activities we will be offering.
For more information, follow the link below and press on the "happenings" tab!

ATTN: Cobbler and the Evening Kayak Float require registration to reserve your spot, register online or by calling the visitor center!

https://tnstateparks.com/parks/montgomery-bell

05/18/2026

‼️Registration ends tomorrow (5/19/2026) at 8am!

🌱Registration is now open for Montgomery Bell’s annual JR ranger camp! The camp takes place June 1-5, 2026 from 8am-12pm.

Kids will hike🥾, kayak🛶, swim🏊🏼‍♀️, and more!

‼️Space is limited and going quick‼️

Follow the link to register now: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/event_details/montgomery-bell/ #/?event=junior-ranger-camp-mbsp-2026

05/17/2026

🥾Join us today from 1pm-3pm at the Park Office Shelter for this free family friendly event!

🌲Join us May 17, 2026 to dedicate part of the Montgomery Bell Trail to the Old Growth Forest Network. This event takes place from 1pm- 3pm.🌲

This is a free event open to all ages! We hope to see you there!

For more information and registration please visit the link: https://tnstateparks.com/events/old-growth-forest-dedication

05/10/2026

We are excited to host a local artist every month in 2026!
Artwork from our May artist, Rachel Goodpasture, can be found by visiting the Visitor Center.
The Visitor Center is open all week from 8am-4pm!

05/09/2026

Happy World Migratory Bird Day! This special day highlights the role of public participation in collecting data on migratory bird populations and their habitats and factors that impact their populations and contribute to our knowledge about how to protect them.