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North Chickamauga Creek Gorge becomes Tennessee’s newest state park

Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Tennessee State Parks dedicated the new North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park on Sept. 5, 2024. Previously managed as part of the Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park, North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park features an outstanding 10-mile-long gorge. The park is on 5,995 acres in Hamilton and Sequatchie counties.
Staff Photo by Robin Rudd / Tennessee State Parks dedicated the new North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park on Sept. 5, 2024. Previously managed as part of the Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park, North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Park features an outstanding 10-mile-long gorge. The park is on 5,995 acres in Hamilton and Sequatchie counties.

By Ellen Gerst 5 min read


Tennessee’s newest state park opened Thursday to cheers.

North Chickamauga Creek Gorge, home to miles of trails, kayaking and the popular Blue Hole swimming spot, spans nearly 6,000 acres in north Hamilton and Sequatchie counties.

(READ MORE: A guide to the Chattanooga area’s 9 coolest swimming holes)

The gorge was formerly a state natural area and managed as part of the Justin P. Wilson Cumberland Trail State Park. It is the 59th state park designated in Tennessee.