Bays Mountain Park, located in beautiful Kingsport, Tennessee, is a 3500 acre nature preserve and the largest city owned park in the state of Tennessee. The Park features a picturesque 44 acre lake, a Nature Center with a state-of-the-art Planetarium Theater, and Animal Habitats featuring wolves, bobcats, raptors and reptiles.
Visitor Information
Please view the Frequently Asked Questions for answers to many common questions.
Yes, Bays Mountain Park is open!
A recent article in the Kingsport Times-News has many people wondering if the road to Bays Mountain Park is closed. Though there will be road work occuring later this year, the entrance road and Bays Mountain Park are open for visitors.
Come and enjoy our Spring programs and wonderful scenic surroundings!
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Planetarium Theater
Now Showing!
When Venus Transits
the Sun
Explore the rare and facinating transits of the planet Venus. Don't miss the upcoming Venus Transit on June 5, 2012!
Also Showing at
2 p.m. showtime:
Appalachian Skies
Show Times and Information
Northeast Tennessee Tourism Association Video about Bays Mountain Park
What's New:
Bays Mountain Summer Daycamp Program
Our Summer Day Camp program is a week full of fun and learning! Each week is filled with outdoor, nature-oriented activities led and supervised by our talented camp counselors. Registration is now open!
Bays Mountain Raptor Camp
Want to learn more about Bays Mountain's birds of prey? Raptor Camp will provide you the perfect opportunity to learn basic bird care from feeding to understanding techniques used with our raptors.
New Wildflower Blog
Naturalist Bob Culler, Ranger Bob, has started a blog about the wildflowers at Bays Mountain Park. Check out the link below to see what's blooming at the Park.
Bags To Benches and Beyond Recycle Program - Going Strong!!
Started in the Summer of 2011, the Bags to Benches Program has gone far beyond what anyone had imagined. Bays Mountain Park staff members, Stacy Jerrell and Melissa Keeler, have been instrumental in the success of this program.
We, of course,owe many thanks to those who have helped by donating your extra plastic bags.
Bays Mountain Park Host Program
Annually, from March 1 to October 31, in exchange for a complimentary camp site/RV pad, Park Hosts shall be sought to support general operations at Bays Mountain Park. Job functions consist of a variety of opportunities including greeting and assisting visitors, park maintenance, possibly conducting interpretive programs, and serving as “eyes and ears” for the facility.
Upcoming Events:
Events & Programs Calendar
For a complete list of programs and other special events at the Park be sure to take a look at our Calendar of Programs & Events.
