Red Clay State Historic Park

About Red Clay State Historic Park

263 acres where the Cherokee Nation held its last councils before the Trail of Tears. Replica structures, the sacred Blue Hole Spring and the Eternal Flame memorial stand along quiet trails.

Things to do

• 🥾 Hiking

Amenities & facilities

• 🌿 Nature Center
• ♿ Accessible Facilities
• 🌞 Day Use Only

Facility rentals

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

• Red Clay Amphitheater — $100–$120
• Red Clay Gazebo — $250–$270
• Red Clay Shelter — $75–$125 · Reserve

Contact

Upcoming events at Red Clay State Historic Park

• Looking at LeavesJul 30, 2026 · 11:00 AM
• Traditional Cherokee Weapons DemonstrationJul 30, 2026 · 1:00 PM
• Beaded Buddies: Keychain CraftJul 30, 2026 · 2:30 PM
• Morning Guided MeditationJul 31, 2026 · 10:00 AM
• Craft & History: Weaving 101Jul 31, 2026 · 1:00 PM
• Creek CrawlJul 31, 2026 · 2:30 PM
• Tour of Red Clay State Historic ParkAug 02, 2026 · 11:00 AM
• Insect Explorers: Bugs of Red ClayAug 02, 2026 · 1:00 PM
• Cherokee Stories with Tito the RabbitAug 02, 2026 · 2:30 PM
• Watercolor WednesdaysAug 05, 2026 · 2:00 PM

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

🎒 Gear up for Red Clay State Historic Park

Popular gear for what this park offers:

• Hiking boots
• Bug spray
• Daypacks
• Trekking poles
• Sunscreen
• First aid kit
• Water bottles

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Nearby state parks

• Booker T. Washington State Park
• Harrison Bay State Park
• Chief Vann House State Historic Site
• Fort Mountain State Park
• North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park
• Ocoee River State Park