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 […]
For those that cannot participate in a hike, the park along with David and Brenda Fox, will be providing history barge rides. Cost is $5 per person for non-members. Pre-registration is required by calling the Nature Center at (423) 229-9447.
(Weather permitting) - Fly through the forest canopy on a 310-foot zipline. Limit of 15. $10 per non-member or $5 per member. Tickets are available the day of the program in the Nature Center. * No Zipline if rain, thunderstorms, or lightning is present.
**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 […]
Enjoy the beauty of the Bays Mountain Reservoir while the secrets of aquatic animals are revealed. Meet at the barge. Tickets can be purchased in the Nature Center on the day of the program. The cost is $5 per person for non-members. For public health and safety purposes, this program will be limited to 15 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
Meet our resident white tail deer and discover why they have antlers, what they eat, how they defend themselves, and why they live almost everywhere. Tickets can be purchased in the Nature Center the day of the program. Cost is $3 per person for non-members. For public health and safety purposes, this program will be […]
853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: 423.229.9447 | Fax: 423.224.2589
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