🌤 Weather at Overbridge State Natural Area by season
| Spring | Summer | Fall | Winter |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37–79 °F | 64–89 °F | 37–84 °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 Murfreesboro 5 N, 7 mi away, elevation 535 ft. Conditions at the park can differ from the station, especially where elevation differs — check a forecast before you go.
Overbridge State Natural Area is a Class II Natural Scientific State Natural Area of about 72 acres in Rutherford County, Tennessee. It lies about 7 miles east of Murfreesboro. The EPA places it in the Inner Nashville Basin ecoregion (Level IV), part of the Interior Plateau.
Visitor Information
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Designation | Class II Natural Scientific State Natural Area (TDEC) |
| Size | About 72 acres (TDEC boundary data) |
| County | Rutherford County |
| Ecoregion | Inner Nashville Basin (EPA Level IV) |
Keep exploring: The closest park profiles are Flat Rock Cedar Glades & Barrens State Natural Area (about 1.2 miles), Manus Road Cedar Glade State Natural Area (about 4 miles) and Walterhill Floodplain State Natural Area (about 8 miles). Distances are straight-line.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Overbridge State Natural Area?
It is in Rutherford County, Tennessee, about 7 miles east of Murfreesboro. The closest park profile on this site is Flat Rock Cedar Glades & Barrens State Natural Area, about 1.2 miles away in a straight line.
Before you go: Check current access and parking with the Tennessee Division of Natural Areas on its page for Overbridge State Natural Area.
🐾 Dogs & Pets at Overbridge 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 Overbridge 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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