FYI: Barge rides will be cancelled this week (October 20 – 25) due to maintenance.
FYI: Beginning November 1, the park will close at 5 p.m. daily.
FYI: Due to water tank improvements, bathrooms and water fountains will be unavailable from October 2 through early December. Portable toilets and handwashing stations will be located throughout the park.
FYI: The Farmstead Museum is currently closed until further notice, due to federal grant delays.
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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  • Medicinal Mountain Herbs ~ Explore the botanical world of folk medicine while hiking Chicory
    Sep 25
    10:30 am - 12:30 pm

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

  • Nature: Fall Foliage Hike
    Oct 1
    10:00 am - 11:30 am Recurring

    Nature: Fall Foliage Hike

    $5.00
  • Bays Mountain Bike Rally
    Oct 2
    8:00 am - 3:00 pm

    Bays Mountain Bike Rally

  • Fall Fest
    Oct 9
    11:00 am - 5:00 pm

    Fall Fest

  • Nature: Oh, Deer!
    Oct 15
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Nature: Oh, Deer!

    $3.00
  • Cinema Under The Stars with Hocus Pocus for Halloween Hocus Pocus
    Oct 22
    7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

    Cinema Under The Stars with Hocus Pocus for Halloween

    $10.00
  • Creepy, Crawly Critters
    Oct 30
    1:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Creepy, Crawly Critters

    $3.00
  • PLANETARIUM – “A Part of the Sky Called Orion”
    Nov 2
    4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Recurring

    PLANETARIUM – “A Part of the Sky Called Orion”

  • Guided Hike: Fire Tower Hike View from Bays Mountain Park fire tower
    Nov 6
    12:00 pm - 3:30 pm

    Guided Hike: Fire Tower Hike

    $10.00
  • Mountain Bike Night Rides by Reedy Creek Bicycles
    Nov 9
    6:00 pm - 9:00 pm Recurring

    Mountain Bike Night Rides by Reedy Creek Bicycles

  • Paddle/Nature: Reservoir Ecology
    Nov 13
    12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

    Paddle/Nature: Reservoir Ecology

    $10.00
  • Nature: A Bone to Pick
    Dec 1
    3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Recurring

    Nature: A Bone to Pick

    $3.00
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853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN 37660
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853 Bays Mountain Park Road, Kingsport, TN 37660

Phone: 423.229.9447 | Fax: 423.224.2589

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High traffic time on Saturday and Sunday is 12 – 4 p.m. Expect delays. Thank you for your understanding!

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