Fort Southwest Point State Historic Park

About Fort Southwest Point State Historic Park

A federal frontier fort of 1797 rebuilt on its original foundations where the Tennessee and Clinch rivers meet. Museum exhibits cover the years it served as a meeting place between the United States and the Cherokee.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🛶 Paddling
• 🎣 Fishing
• ⛵ Boating
• 🐦 Birding

Amenities & facilities

• 🚤 Boat Ramp
• 🌿 Nature Center
• ♿ Accessible Facilities
• 🌞 Day Use Only

Facility rentals

Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.

• Fort Southwest Point Amphitheater — $500–$1000 · Reserve

Contact

🎒 Gear up for Fort Southwest Point State Historic Park

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Kayaks
• Fishing rods
• Binoculars
• Hiking boots
• Life jackets
• Bug spray
• Paddleboards
• Dry bags
• Tackle kits
• Spotting scopes
• Bird guides
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Sunscreen

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Nearby state parks

• Frozen Head State Park
• Cumberland Mountain State Park
• Fort Loudoun State Historic Park
• Cumberland Trail State Park
• Norris Dam State Park
• Cove Lake State Park