Middle Fork Bottoms State Park

About Middle Fork Bottoms State Park

861 acres of former farmland turned back into native grassland and wetland. Walking trails and Middle Fork Lake make it a quiet spot for birding and fishing, and a working example of habitat restoration.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking
• 🚲 Biking
• 🛶 Paddling
• 🎣 Fishing
• 🐦 Birding

Amenities & facilities

• ♿ Accessible Facilities
• 🌞 Day Use Only

Hours

Hours as published by Tennessee State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.

Contact

Upcoming events at Middle Fork Bottoms State Park

• Birding 101Jul 31, 2026 · 8:30 AM
• Insect Night HikeJul 31, 2026 · 8:00 PM
• Wildlife PhotographyAug 01, 2026 · 9:00 AM
• Wildflower HikeAug 01, 2026 · 3:00 PM
• Birding 101Aug 09, 2026 · 8:30 AM
• Insect BingoAug 09, 2026 · 2:30 PM
• A Walk into the History Behind the ParkAug 09, 2026 · 4:30 PM
• October Big Day at Middle Fork BottomsOct 10, 2026 · 8:00 AM

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

🎒 Gear up for Middle Fork Bottoms State Park

Popular gear for what this park offers:

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

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Nearby state parks

• Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park
• Chickasaw State Park
• Big Cypress Tree State Park
• Natchez Trace State Park
• Mousetail Landing State Park
• Big Hill Pond State Park