State: Tennessee
Address 1: 964 Flat Fork Road
City: Wartburg
Zip: 37887
Phone: 423-346-3318
Open all Year: Yes
Number of Sites: 39
Camp URL: http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/FrozenHead/index.shtml
Full Hook: Yes
Frozen Head State Park and Natural Area is situated in the beautiful Cumberland Mountains of eastern Tennessee. The 13,122 acres of relatively undisturbed forest contain some of the richest wildflowers areas in Tennessee. The mountainous terrain varies from an elevation of 1,340 feet to over 3,000 feet on 16 different mountain peaks. Frozen Head, elevation of 3,324, is one of the highest peaks in Tennessee west of the Great Smoky Mountains. From its observation tower on a clear day, one can plainly see the Cumberland Plateau, Tennessee Ridge and Valley, and the Great Smoky Mountains. In winter, the mountain peaks are often capped with snow or ice while the lower valleys remain unadorned, thus giving the park’s namesake, Frozen Head. The park’s lush vegetation, small streams, waterfalls and beautiful mountains make Frozen Head one of Tennessee’s most scenic parks.
Twenty rustic campsites are scattered throughout the Big Cove Camping area. Visitors will find a modern bathhouse that provides hot showers. A centrally located water faucet is provided for drinking water and a sink basin behind the bathhouse is provided for dish washing. Each campsite is equipped with a parking slip, picnic table, grill, lantern hanger and fire ring. Electricity, water hookups and dump stations are not available at Frozen Head.
There are 11 backcountry campsites available. There is no charge for backcountry camping, but a permit is required. Please register at the visitor’s center. There is a bathhouse available to backcountry campers located at the main trailhead.
Eight primitive group tent camping sites are located along Flat Fork Creek. Each site accommodates up to 15 people. A portable toilet is provided. These campsites are available year-round and first-come, first-serve.