Pickett CCC Memorial State Park & Pickett State Forest
TN · Jamestown
4605 Pickett Park Hwy
Pickett CCC Memorial State Park & Pickett State Forest feels like Pickett trades spectacle for atmosphere in the best possible way, with deep forest, sandstone-country calm, and a wonderfully retreat-like sense of seclusion. For riders planning a Tennessee itinerary, it delivers more than a pin on the map: it offers a destination with its own mood, a sense of arrival, and enough character to justify lingering rather than simply checking off a trail.
Riding guide
Highlights
A beautiful Upper Cumberland escape where dark forests and spacious roads create a quietly upscale backcountry mood.
Riding
The riding experience centers on horse travel here follows designated forest roads rather than a classic narrow trail network, giving the miles a relaxed, exploratory cadence. 20,000+ acre forest-and-park destination with 18.2 miles of non-motorized road mileage open to horseback riding Whether you are shaping a focused horse weekend or folding this stop into a longer road trip, the miles here have enough personality to feel memorable once you are in the saddle.
Rideable terrain
18.2 miles
Trailer parking
Use the state park as your trip-planning anchor and confirm current forest-road riding access before unloading.
Horse regulations
Ride only on roads and routes currently open to non-motorized horse use and review the latest state-forest map before heading out.
Getting here
Use 4605 Pickett Park Hwy, Jamestown, Tennessee 38556 as your planning address and expect the coordinate pin to reflect the primary rider access point. Use the state park as your trip-planning anchor and confirm current forest-road riding access before unloading. Arriving with a little extra time makes the day feel smoother.
Planning your visit
A strong choice for riders who appreciate scenic forest travel, dark-sky quiet, and a more contemplative style of Tennessee riding.
Where to stay
Lodging and general park amenities nearby make it easy to build a comfortable non-rustic base while spending the days in the forest. That combination makes Pickett CCC Memorial State Park & Pickett State Forest especially useful for riders who want the trip to feel considered, comfortable, and easy to repeat.
Trails
No trails synced for this park yet.
Campgrounds
No campgrounds listed for this park.
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