Harpeth River State Park

About Harpeth River State Park

650 acres strung along the meandering Harpeth River outside Nashville, in separate access areas rather than one block. Paddle the river, climb to a bluff overlook, or visit the ancient Native American sites along it.

Things to do

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

Amenities & facilities

• 🌞 Day Use Only

Contact

Upcoming events at Harpeth River State Park

• Donate to our Animal Ambassadors' Care!Aug 01, 2026
• Morning Hidden Lake History HikeAug 21, 2026 · 9:00 AM
• Night Hike at the Narrows of the HarpethAug 21, 2026 · 8:30 PM
• Montgomery Bell Tunnel & Pattison Forge History HikeAug 28, 2026 · 9:00 AM
• Full Moon At Mound BottomAug 28, 2026 · 7:15 PM

Event details and registration are on the Tennessee State Parks calendar.

🎒 Gear up for Harpeth River State 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

• Montgomery Bell State Park
• Radnor Lake State Park
• Bicentennial Capitol Mall State Park
• Port Royal State Park
• Dunbar Cave State Park
• Long Hunter State Park