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.
  • Dining with The Wolves

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

    See the wolf pack enjoy a tasty meal. Meet at the Wolf Habitat. Free Program! Photo by Jay Huron

    Free
  • Barge Ride

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

    Observe water lilies, deer, raccoons, ducks, geese, turtles, great herons, beaver lodges, and sometimes beavers and black bears. Your naturalist will discuss park history as well as the signs and […]

    $6.00
  • “Big Astronomy”

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

    This exciting, new planetarium program transports viewers to Chile where the dark skies and dry, remote setting create ideal conditions for observing the Universe. Journey to three world-class observatories in […]

    $6.00
  • Bobcat Keeper Talk

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

    Come meet our animal care staff and learn a little bit about our resident bobcats, Carter and Cash. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

  • Barge Ride

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

    Observe water lilies, deer, raccoons, ducks, geese, turtles, great herons, beaver lodges, and sometimes beavers and black bears. Your naturalist will discuss park history as well as the signs and […]

    $6.00
  • “Big Astronomy”

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

    This exciting, new planetarium program transports viewers to Chile where the dark skies and dry, remote setting create ideal conditions for observing the Universe. Journey to three world-class observatories in […]

    $6.00
  • Fox Keeper Talk

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

    Come and meet our animal care staff and learn a little about our furry fox friends, Jamie and Sabra. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

  • Turtle Keeper Talk

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

    Come and meet our animal care staff and learn a little about our resident turtles. This is a free program. Pre-registration is not required.

  • Barge Ride

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

    Observe water lilies, deer, raccoons, ducks, geese, turtles, great herons, beaver lodges, and sometimes beavers and black bears. Your naturalist will discuss park history as well as the signs and […]

    $6.00
  • “Big Astronomy”

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

    This exciting, new planetarium program transports viewers to Chile where the dark skies and dry, remote setting create ideal conditions for observing the Universe. Journey to three world-class observatories in […]

    $6.00
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853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN 37660
Phone: 423.229.9447 | Fax: 423.224.2589