FYI: The Planetarium will be closed September 13 – 22 due to construction.
FYI: Riding bicycles in the animal habitat area is prohibited.
All animals must be placed on a 6ft visible leash at all times when at the park.
It is highly recommended that program tickets are purchased at least 15 minutes before any program, in-person or online.
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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.

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Upcoming Events


Fish Feeding

September 24 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pmBays Mountain Park

Unveiling the Invisible Universe

September 24 @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm$6.00 - Bays Mountain Park

Barge Ride

September 24 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm$6.00 - Bays Mountain Park

Barge Ride

September 24 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm$6.00 - Bays Mountain Park

Appalachian Skies

September 24 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm$6.00 - Bays Mountain Park

Wonder of Wolves

September 24 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm$3.00 - Bays Mountain Park

SunWatch

September 24 @ 3:00 pm - 3:30 pmFree - Bays Mountain Park

EXPLORE

The Magic of Bays Mountain

The Park features a picturesque 44 acre lake, hiking trails, a Nature Center with a state-of-the-art Planetarium Theater, and Animal Habitats featuring wolves, bobcats, raptors and reptiles.

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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.

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Orbital

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.

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HIKING & BIKING

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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.

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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!

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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.

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Adventure

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!

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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.

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BIKING

Bays Mountain Park has 32 miles of trails approved for mountain biking. Download the park map and enjoy the ride!

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What’s Happening

  • 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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853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN 37660

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