FYI: The gate house and gift shop will now be closed on Mondays, through March 1, 2026.
FYI: The Observation Tower is now open!
Farmstead Museum hours: Mon – Wed: 8:30AM – 3PM | Thurs – Sat: 9AM – 4:30PM
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.
  • Paddle/Nature: Reservoir Ecology

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

    This guided paddle will focus on fall plants and animals found around and in the reservoir. Pre-registration is required by calling the Nature Center at (423) 229-9447. Cost is $10 per person for non-members and $5 for members. Space is limited to 15 boats. Guests are responsible for their own paddling equipment.

    $10.00
  • Bays Mountain Park Kayak Stargazing

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

    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 […]

    $5.00
  • Bays Mountain Park Kayak Stargazing

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

    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 […]

    $5.00
  • Bays Mountain Park Kayak Stargazing

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

    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 […]

    $5.00
  • Bays Mountain Park Kayak Stargazing

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

    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 […]

    $5.00
  • Bays Mountain Park Kayak Stargazing

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

    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 […]

    $5.00
  • Bays Mountain Park Kayak Stargazing

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

    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 […]

    $5.00
  • Bays Mountain Park Kayak Stargazing

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

    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 […]

    $5.00
  • Evening Paddle – Canoe, Kayak, SUP

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

    Enjoy the peaceful sounds of a summer evening viewing the sunset while exploring the reservoir. Guests are required to bring their own canoe/kayak/s.u.p. along with a Type III PFD (personal flotation device) vest style. Guests can unload water crafts near the upper portion of the dam. Pre-registration is required by calling the Nature Center at […]

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