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TENNESSEE STATE PARKSWilliam R. SnodgrassTennessee Tower312 Rosa L. Parks Ave., Floor 2Nashville, TN 37243888-867-2757TNSTATEPARKS.COM
BOATING AND FISHINGTravis McNatt Lake is a 165-acre, spring-fed lake. Open year-round, it offers bass, bream, catfish, and crappie. The steep launch ramp accommodates boats up to 20 feet long. Gas motors are not allowed; however, personal electric trolling motors areallowed. Gravel launch areas provide access to Big Hill Pond within the park. The Tuscumbia River and Hatchie Scenic River are located just minutes from the park. Bait, tackle, snacks, and fishing licenses are available off-site.
PADDLINGDuring the summer season, kayaks, canoes, paddleboards, and jon boats are available for rent for day use on Travis McNatt Lake. Personal kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards are also allowed.
CAMPINGThe primitive campground has 28 campsites with tables and grills and a modern bathhouse with hot showers. The campground does not have hookups, and there is no dump station. Three primitive camping areas are available for scouts and other groups.
BIG HILL POND STATE PARK1435 John Howell RoadPocahontas, TN 38061731-645-7967
HOURS OF OPERATION6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. CT
DIRECTIONSBig Hill Pond State Park is located on Highway 57 at the junction of the Tuscumbia and Hatchie State Scenic River.
Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation authorization no. 327152, 5,000 copies. This public document was promulgated at a cost of .09 per copy, December 2019.
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GET INVOLVEDVolunteers and Friends assist in protecting, preserving, and promoting the cultural and natural resources of their favorite state park. They do this by giving of their time and talents to ensure the park’s integrity for future generations to enjoy. It’s easy to show your support—join a Friends group or participate in one of the many volunteer opportunities offered to individuals, families, and groups. To learn more visit:tnstateparks.com/about/get-involved.
The Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation is committed to principles of equal opportunity, equal access, and affirmative action. Contact the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation EEO/AA Coordinator at 888-867-2757 or the ADA Coordinator at 615-532-0059 for more information. Hearing-impaired callers may use the Tennessee Relay Service at 800-848-0298.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS• Davis Bridge Battlefield, Pocahontas: Three miles• Historic Corinth: 25 miles• Shiloh National Military Park: 28 miles• Buford Pusser Museum: 29 miles
OTHER NEARBY STATE PARKS• Pickwick Landing State Park: 32 miles• Chickasaw State Park: 33 miles• Pinson Mounds State Archaeological Park: 39 miles
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PICNIC AREA AND PAVILIONTwo pavilions are available and can be reserved through tnstateparks.com or by calling the park office. Depending on the pavilion, the maximum capacity is either 48 or 96 people. Pavilions have picnic tables, grill, and access to restrooms.
INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMSThe park offers guided hikes and interpretiveprograms upon request for groups of all sizes and all ages. A variety of topics are offered, including native plants and wildlife, and park history.
HIKINGThe park has 30 miles of overnight and day-use trails. Highlights include the 70-foot observation tower offering a panoramic view of Dismal Swamp, and the 0.5 mile boardwalk through the swamp. There are four remote backpack-in trail shelters.
BIG HILL POND STATE PARKlies in the southwestern part of McNairy County and encompasses 4,138 acres of timberland and hardwood bottomland. Cypress Creek and Tuscumbia River border the property. The flood plain, adjacent to the river and creek contains small oxbows and swampy areas which are desirable habitat for waterfowl, wildlife, and fish.
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE The park’s namesake, Big Hill Pond, was created in 1853 when soil was scooped out of a borrow pit and then used to build a levee across the Tuscumbia River and Cypress Creek bottoms for the Memphis to Charleston Railroad. Over the years, a great stand of Cypress trees has grown in and around the 35-acre pond.
MOUNTAIN BIKE AND HORSE TRAILSFourteen miles of equestrian trails are available, primarily on old logging/fire roads and park gravel roads. Horse trails are blazed red and shared with mountain bike riders. Most fire roads are double-back roads.
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Azalea Spring Day Loop Tr - 2.95 miBig Hill Pond Access Tr - 0.30 miBig Hill Pond Trail - 4.75 miDogwood Point Tr - 3.10 miDry Ridge Trail - 2.85 miFox Hollow Trail - 0.65 miHorse (& Mtn Bike) Trail - 6.0 miRocky Knob Trail - 2.40 mi Turkey Call Tr - 2.45 miTuscumbia Tr - 2.30 mi
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The information on this map has been compiled by TDEC/State Parks staff from a variety of sources and is subject to change without notice.TDEC/State Parks makes no representations or warranties, expressed or implied as to accuracy, completeness, timeliness, or rights to the use of such information.This document is not intended for use as a survey product.TDEC/State Parks shall not be liable for any general, special, indirect, incidental or consequential damages including but not limited to: lost revenues or lost profits resulting from the use or misuse of the information contained on this map.Any sale of this map or information on this map is prohibited except by written permission of TDEC/State Parks.
This brochure is funded in part through the Federal Highway Administration’s Recreational Trails Program, administered by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation, Recreation Educational Services Division, Greenways and Trails Program.
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