Bryce Edwards · CC BY 2.0
Harrison Bay State Park is a haven for water lovers and history buffs alike. Spanning 1,200 acres, the park offers stunning views of Chickamauga Lake and a variety of recreational activities. Explore the park’s rich history, from its Native American roots to its role in the New Deal era, while enjoying the natural beauty of its forests and shoreline. Whether you’re seeking a relaxing lakeside getaway or an action-packed adventure, Harrison Bay State Park has something for everyone.
1,200 ac; Bay Point Loop, Lakeshore Loop, Lone Tree, Point to Island trailheads; marina, campground, beach paddle access.
Trailforks sub-region ‘Harrison Bay’ (1 trail: Bay Point Loop, 812 ft descent). MTB Project 8010361. Coords = tnstateparks Geolocation.
TWRA AllAccessSites OBJECTID 221, Access_Num 521; waterway Chickamauga Reservoir. ramp: Concrete; lanes: 2; launchable: Up to 26ft; fishing pier: Yes; courtesy dock: Yes; restrooms: Yes; camping: Onsite; usable at winter pool: Yes; canoe landing: Yes; ADA parking: Yes; motorized: Yes
TSP API TSP-0133; status open; camping types [‘Mixed RV/Tent’, ‘Primitive’]. Campgrounds: Harrison Bay Main Campground – Areas A, B, C (tent_rv, reservable=False); Harrison Bay Main Campground – Area D (primitive, reservable=False). Amenities: Adult-Sized Changing Table, All-Terrain Wheelchair, Aviary, Bike Trails, Birding, Boat Access, Boat Ramp, Boat Rentals, Camp Store, Campground, Canoe Access, Fishing, Gift Shop, Golf Course, Marina, Playground, Snack Bar, Swimming, Trails, Visitor Center Also on Outdoor Chattanooga camping map (marker 212, https://outdoorchattanooga.com/harrison-bay/).
Parking & getting there
Paved, Greater Than 25, trailer spaces Greater than 25
Maps & guidebooks
- Harrison Bay State Park - Printable Trail MapINTERACTIVE
- Harrison Bay State Park - Printable Campground MapINTERACTIVE
- Harrison Bay State Park - Offline-Use GPS MapINTERACTIVE
- harrison_bay_brochure_2021.pdfPDF
- Harrison Bay State ParkPDF
- Harrison Bay State ParkTRAILFORKS
- Harrison Bay State ParkINTERACTIVE
- Harrison Bay State ParkINTERACTIVE
Upcoming events here
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Bay Point Loop Trailhead (Harrison Bay)
Fishing Pier (Harrison Bay)
Point to Island Loop Trailhead (Harrison Bay)
Harrison Bay Beach Paddle Access (Harrison Bay)
Harrison Bay SP parking
Recreation Hall Overlook (Harrison Bay)
Source: Tennessee State Parks · Also listed at tnstateparks.com tn.gov · OpenStreetMap (ODbL)
