Farmstead Museum hours: Mon – Wed: 8:30AM – 3PM | Thurs – Sat: 9AM – 4:30PM
FYI: The Observation Tower at the end of Cliffside Trail will be closed until further notice.
All pets must be placed on a 6ft visible leash at all times when at the park. No pets are allowed in the animal habitat area.
It is highly recommended that program tickets are purchased at least 15 minutes before any program, in-person or online.
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    Guided History Hike – Stories of the Mountain – The Short History Hike

    Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

    Have you wondered, has anyone lived on Bays Mountain? How did they live? Who were they? Find out the answers to these questions and more along this one hour hike. Enjoy an afternoon stroll, out to the floating bridge, along Lakeside Trail with park guides. Learn about what it was like to live on the […]

    $5.00

  • Featured

    Guided History Hike – Stories of the Mountain – The Short History Hike

    Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

    Have you wondered, has anyone lived on Bays Mountain? How did they live? Who were they? Find out the answers to these questions and more along this one hour hike. Enjoy a morning stroll, out to the floating bridge, along Lakeside Trail with park guides. Learn about what it was like to live on the […]

    $5.00

  • Guided History Hike – Stories of the Mountain – Medium History Hike

    Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

    Have you wondered, has anyone lived on Bays Mountain? How did they live? Who were they? Find out the answers to these questions and more along this two-and-a-half-hour hike. Enjoy an afternoon stroll along Lakeside Trail, up Sweetgum, and out to Feagins Gap with park guides. Learn about what it was like to live on […]

    $5.00

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    Cinema Under the Stars: Double Feature Movie Night

    Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

    Spend Friday the 13th at Bays Mountain Park… if you dare! Knoxville TVA Credit Union presents a special spooky edition of Cinema Under the Stars on Friday, August 13. Originally BMP planned to play a made-for-television version of 1980’s “Friday the 13th,” but the film was not available in a format that the park’s projectors […]

    $10
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    *RESCHEDULED* Cinema Under the Stars: Double Feature Movie Night

    Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

    **UPDATE** After the original date for this event was rained out, Cinema Under the Stars has been rescheduled for Friday, August 27 at 8 p.m. All previously purchased tickets will be honored. If you cannot attend this rescheduled event and wish to request a refund, please contact the park. Didn't grab a ticket for the […]

    $10

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    Campfire Tales

    Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

    Everyone gather around the campfire, and let Bays Mountain Park tell you a tale. This September, visit the Bays Mountain Amphitheater for “Campfire Tales,” a free storytelling event sponsored by Knoxville TVA Credit Union. Each Friday night of the month, BMP welcomes tellers from Jonesborough Storyteller’s Guild, who belong to one of the oldest continuing […]

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    Stories of the Mountain – Medium hike: Walk the trails and hear the stories of BMP come alive.

    Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

    Learn about what it was like to live on the mountain over 100 years ago. The hike will cover several moderate trails with steep elevation change. The group will hike just under four miles, round trip, from Lakeside Trial to Sweetgum, then out to Feagins Gap and up Lake Road to Ledbetter Gap and then […]

  • Chicory

    Medicinal Mountain Herbs ~ Explore the botanical world of folk medicine while hiking

    Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

    During a short hike, you will learn to identify common plants and a few recipes/preparation techniques for common medicinal plants. Pre-registration is required by calling the nature center at (423) 229-9447. Cost is $5 per person for non-members. Space is limited to 15. Program will be held in the picnic shelters. Group will meet outside […]

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    Nature: Fall Foliage Hike

    Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

    Take a trek through the autumn forest along Lake Road to the Ecology Pond. Along the way we will take in the sights of the fall colors and discuss the ecology of the changing forest. Please wear sturdy closed toed shoes while hiking along Lake Road. Dress for the weather, and bring drinking water. Total […]

    $5.00

  • Bays Mountain Bike Rally

    Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

    The challenge: 50 miles for 50 years. Are you ready? Registration for the Bays Mountain Bike Rally is now open! Bays Mountain Park is partnering with All Trails Cycling for this 50th Anniversary event, sponsored by BB&T/Suntrust (now Truist Bank). On Saturday, October 2, head up the mountain and hit the trails for a mountain biking […]

  • Fall Fest

    Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

    There’s no better place to experience fall than Bays Mountain Park, and for its 50th Anniversary year, BMP is celebrating the new season with Fall Fest. On October 9, bring the kids for a fun-filled day that’s free with park admission! Enjoy kids’ activities from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., including pumpkin painting, animal mask crafts, […]

  • Hocus Pocus

    Cinema Under The Stars with Hocus Pocus for Halloween

    Bays Mountain Park 853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN, United States

    Knoxville TVA Credit Union presents Cinema Under the Stars : Hocus Pocus (PG) Tickets must be purchased on eventbrite.com. Tickets are $10 each and is part of the Bays Mountain Park 50th Anniversary Celebration. No lawnchairs or outside food allowed. The seating is bench seating so you may bring stadium chairs to go on the […]

    $10.00
© 2025 Bays Mountain Park and Planetarium
853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: 423.229.9447 | Fax: 423.224.2589

Bays Mountain Park & Planetarium

853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN 37660

Phone: 423.229.9447 | Fax: 423.224.2589

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