Overview
Pickett State Park is a state park in Eastern Tennessee.
1 sights · 2 places to stay
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Pickett State Park
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Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: Apr–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 25°F. Wettest: May and Mar. (climate data from nearby Cumberland Falls State Resort Park)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- TYS McGhee Tyson Airport, Knoxville/Maryville — 68 mi away (major hub). Directions
- LEX Blue Grass Airport, Lexington — 103 mi away. Directions
Budget & where to stay
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Food for you
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Understand
A 12,000-acre state park located within the 20,887-acre Pickett State Forest.
History
Created in 1933 on lands donated by the Stearns Coal and Lumber Company.
Landscape
Flora and fauna
Climate
Sleep
Lodging
Stay Cabins
The park has 20 cabins ranging from 1 to 3 bedrooms available for rent. All cabins include full kitchens, cooking utensils, linens, towels, and a fireplace. Cabins can be reserved by calling the park office and are available year round.
Camping
Stay Pickett State Park
The park has 32 sites with electric and water hookups. Campsites are available year round and can be reserved by calling the park office. The campground has a shower house with flush toilets.
Backcountry
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Monticello
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Pioneer
City / town · 1 listings · 28 mi away
Lake Cumberland State Resort Park
Park · 5 listings · 29 mi away
Cumberland Falls State Resort Park
Park · 4 listings · 32 mi away
Jellico
City / town · 2 listings · 37 mi away
Williamsburg
City / town · 3 listings · 37 mi away
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