KAYAK STARGAZING
Enjoy an evening along Bays Mountain Reservoir from the comforts of your own canoe/kayak/sup (stand up paddleboard) while viewing the night sky. It’s an astronomy program with a twist. Join park staff, in the middle of the reservoir, for a guided hike through the night sky. Learn about the constellations and viewable plants with the naked eye.
NATURE PROGRAMS
The Wonder of Wolves
Experience the chilling sounds of the wolf call as our naturalists talk to our pack and share interesting facts about socialization and behaviors.
PLANETARIUM FEATURE
Unveiling the Invisible Universe
Astronomers look at the night sky with more than just their eyes. They use a multitude of methods to see visible, x-ray, gravitational waves and more. Learn about the many ways we learn about the Cosmos! The program is followed by a brief tour of the current night sky.
HIKING & BIKING
Explore the Park
Bays Mountain Park features roughly 44 miles of beautiful hiking trails that cover most of the 3,750 acres of the park, with over 32 miles of trails approved for mountain biking.
PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Bays Mountain Park has daily events and programs including nature programs, planetarium programs and special events. Check out our calendars to find your adventure!
SCHOOL GROUPS
Bays Mountain Park staff and volunteers offer programs for school groups from kindergarten through high school level. These programs are offered Tuesday through Friday, September through May.
ADVENTURE COURSE
High Ropes, Low Ropes & Zip Line. The Flying Squirrel is a 310 foot thrill ride zip line that races you through our wondrous and beautiful tree line. Start your adventure!
PARK MAPS
Need help navigating through the Park? Download the park map and the Nature Center Grounds map. You will also receive a copy of both of these maps at the park gatehouse.
BIKING
Bays Mountain Park has 32 miles of trails approved for mountain biking. Download the park map and enjoy the ride!
Renovations begin at Bays Mountain Park Nature Center
The City of Kingsport is pleased to announce the first phase of renovations at the Bays Mountain Park Nature Center has begun.…
Bays Mountain Park loses two white-tailed deer
Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium regrets to announce the death of two of its white-tailed deer, Odi and Gloria.
Both…
Labor Day Yoga Hike at Bays Mountain Park
Celebrate this Labor Day by participating in a unique, outdoor exercise program with your friends and family at Bays Mountain…
Free admission to Bays Mountain Park on August 27
Thanks to the generosity of the Northeast Tennessee Association of Realtors, entrance to Bays Mountain Park on August 27…
Enjoy an Evening Paddle at Bays Mountain Park
Bays Mountain Park is offering guests the opportunity to bring their own canoe, kayak or paddleboard and enjoy the peaceful…
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