Frozen Head State Park and Natural Area - Tennessee

Address:964 Flat Fork Road
East of Wartburg, Tennessee

Named for its frequent coverage with snow and ice, Frozen Head is one of Tennessee's highest peaks, west of the Great Smokies. The surrounding park has over 13,000 acres of forest and is brimming with beautiful wildflowers. Frozen Head also boasts some of the State's finest trail systems, with over 80 miles of scenic trails that wind through rocks, bluffs and wildlife. The less adventurous will enjoy the fantastic picnic pavilions and the Park's interpretive programs, as well as the on-site sports fields. And if planning a visit, be sure to check out the Echo in the Mountains Bluegrass Festival and Heritage Festival, not to be missed when here at Frozen Head State Park!

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.