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| Location |
Caryville, Tennessee |
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110 Cove Lake Lane, Caryville, TN 37714 |
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36.309032, -84.214505
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No GPS
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| Phone Number |
423-566-9701
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| Website |
http://tn.gov/environment/parks/CoveLake/
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| Description |
Cove Lake State Park's 673 acres are situated in a beautiful mountain valley setting on the eastern edge of the Cumberland Mountains. There are scenic nature trails and bike trails leading through the open grasslands and woodlands. In the winter, several hundred Canada Geese make this lakeshore their feeding ground. Nearby is the Devil's Race Track whose steep pinnacle rock affords a panoramic view. There is a 3.5 mile paved hiking trail that is also used for biking. There is no mountain biking in the park. Mountain bikers can visit nearby Cross Mountain which is only 5 miles from Cove Lake. Rowboats and pedal boats are available for rent on the lake, but no personally owned boats are permitted. No gas powered motors are allowed but you may bring your own electric trolling motor to put on the fishing boats. Boat rental is year-round. The Cove Lake visitor is served with 100 campsites. All sites are equipped with water and electrical hookups, and most with grills and tables. A dump station is available, as are two modern bathhouses containing hot showers, commodes, and lavatories. Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Stay limit is two weeks. Tents are allowed on all the campsites. Year-round fishing is permitted on 210-acre Cove Lake. There is a 3.5 mile paved hiking trail that is also used for biking. There is no mountain biking in the park. Mountain bikers can visit nearby Cross Mountain which is only 5 miles from Cove Lake. There are 112 picnic tables and grills to serve the Cove Lake day-user. The outdoor swimming pool complex offers an Olympic-sized swimming pool, kiddy pool, and restrooms. Cove Lake visitors can enjoy badminton, shuffleboard, horseshoes, field games, volleyball, playgrounds, ping-pong, tennis, and many other activities including a paved walking and bicycling trail.
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