Compiled by the America’s State Parks Editorial Team from official state park agency sources. Fees, seasons and hours change — verify with the park office before you go.
Tennessee is blessed with 56 incredible state parks that collectively showcase its magnificent , historic, cultural and geological legacy.
With a spectacular landscape that includes jaw-dropping mountainsides, stunning waterfalls, dense forests and picturesque gullies, they offer excellent opportunities to explore the wonders of nature.
For those who love outdoor recreational activities like swimming, fishing, hiking, hunting, boating or camping, there are plenty of places you can go.
Best of all, none of them will cost you a cent, and most are open 365 days a year. So there really is little to stop you from going there!
If you are a resident of, or live near, the city of Sevierville, your geographical location means you are well placed to visit many of these public recreational spaces.
So the next time you feel the urge to head out into the great outdoors, why not pay these 6 state parks near Sevierville a visit?
Map of State Parks Near Sevierville, TN
Here is a map of the state parks in Tennessee covered by this post:
List of State Parks Near Sevierville
Most of these 6 state parks near Sevierville are located within easy driving distance of the city.
While some of them can be visited as a day trip destination, all of them have different camping accommodation options too for those who want to stay a few nights.
1. Roundtop Mountain State Natural Area
Distance from Sevierville: about 13 miles southwest of Sevierville (straight-line).
Roundtop Mountain State Natural Area covers about 239 acres in Sevier County, Tennessee. It lies inside Great Smoky Mountains National Park and is managed by the National Park Service, not by Tennessee State Parks.
See our full Roundtop Mountain State Natural Area guide for fees, hours, and what to expect.
2. House Mountain State Natural Area
Distance from Sevierville: about 20 miles northwest of Sevierville (straight-line).
Location: Hogskin Road, Corryton, Tennessee 37721
House Mountain State Natural Area covers about 527 acres in Knox County, Tennessee. It is run by the Knox County Department of Parks and Recreation under a lease with the State of Tennessee, not by Tennessee State Parks.
See our full House Mountain State Natural Area guide for fees, hours, and what to expect.
3. Panther Creek State Park
Distance from Sevierville: about 25 miles north of Sevierville (straight-line).
Location: 2010 Panther Creek Park Rd, Morristown, TN 37814
Panther Creek State Park is a state park in Morristown, Tennessee, United States.
See our full Panther Creek State Park guide for fees, hours, and what to expect.
4. Big Ridge State Park
Distance from Sevierville: about 34 miles northwest of Sevierville (straight-line).
Location: 1015 Big Ridge Park Road
Maynardville, TN 37807
Big Ridge State Park is a state park in Union County, Tennessee, in the southeastern United States.
See our full Big Ridge State Park guide for fees, hours, and what to expect.
5. Norris Dam State Park
Distance from Sevierville: about 40 miles northwest of Sevierville (straight-line).
Location: Rocky Top, TN
Norris Dam State Park is a state park in Anderson County and Campbell County, Tennessee, in the southeastern United States.
See our full Norris Dam State Park guide for fees, hours, and what to expect.
6. Powell River Preserve State Natural Area
Distance from Sevierville: about 48 miles north of Sevierville (straight-line).
Location: Harrogate, Tennessee 37752
Powell River Preserve State Natural Area covers 15 acres in Claiborne County, Tennessee.
See our full Powell River Preserve State Natural Area guide for fees, hours, and what to expect.
