🌤 Weather at Dry Branch State Natural Area by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39–77 °F | 64–87 °F | 38–81 °F | 28–52 °F |
Each range runs from the coldest monthly average low to the warmest monthly average high in that season (1991-2020 climate normals), measured at Hohenwald, 7 mi away, elevation 980 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
Dry Branch State Natural Area is a Class II Natural Scientific State Natural Area of about 2,174 acres in Lewis, Perry and Hickman counties, Tennessee. It lies about 6 miles northwest of Hohenwald. The EPA places it in the Western Highland Rim ecoregion (Level IV), part of the Interior Plateau.
Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Designation | Class II Natural Scientific State Natural Area (TDEC) |
| Size | About 2,174 acres (TDEC boundary data) |
| County | Lewis, Perry and Hickman counties |
| Ecoregion | Western Highland Rim (EPA Level IV) |
| Managed by | Tennessee Division of Natural Areas (TDEC public-access lands data) |
Keep exploring: The closest park profiles are Auntney Hollow State Natural Area (about 13 miles), Langford Branch State Natural Area (about 18 miles) and Mousetail Landing State Park (about 21 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dry Branch State Natural Area?
It is in Lewis, Perry and Hickman counties, Tennessee, about 6 miles northwest of Hohenwald. The closest park profile on this site is Auntney Hollow State Natural Area, about 13 miles away in a straight line.
Who manages Dry Branch State Natural Area?
TDEC’s public-access lands data list the Tennessee Division of Natural Areas as the manager.
Before you go: Check current access and parking with the Tennessee Division of Natural Areas on its page for Dry Branch State Natural Area.
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Dry Branch State Natural Area
- Pets allowed? statewide rule
- Dogs, cats and other pets are permitted in Tennessee State Parks, including all campgrounds, if leashed, crated or otherwise under physical restrictive control at all times.
- Leash rule statewide rule
- 6 ft physical leash required; pets must not be left unattended
- Beaches & swim areas statewide rule
- Pets are prohibited on designated swimming beaches and at pools at all times
- Cabins & lodging statewide rule
- Pets prohibited in park lodges and cabins except designated pet-friendly units; each park offers a limited number of pet-friendly lodge rooms and one pet-friendly cabin ($20 per pet per night)
- Pet fees statewide rule
- No day-use or campground pet fee; $20 per pet per night in designated lodge rooms/cabins
- Statewide exceptions statewide rule
- Park management may post additional no-pet areas on trails; proof of rabies vaccination may be required
Are dogs allowed at Dry Branch State Natural Area?
Dogs, cats and other pets are permitted in Tennessee State Parks, including all campgrounds, if leashed, crated or otherwise under physical restrictive control at all times. Individual parks can post stricter rules — check signage on arrival.
Rules verified July 2026 via tnstateparks.com. More: Tennessee state parks guide · Dog rules in all 50 states compared
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