In 30 seconds
- Why go: big ridge-top off-roading and views across the Cumberland Mountains.
- Before you go: get your Windrock pass from the park first — prices and rules are on its site.
- Mistake to avoid: showing up without a capable vehicle or the right permit.
What Windrock is
A huge off-road park on the mountains above Oliver Springs, with trails for side-by-sides, Jeeps and dirt bikes. Passes, rules and trail info: windrockpark.com ↗.
Windrock Bike Park
Shuttle-served downhill mountain biking with moderate-to-difficult trails — the park says it isn’t for beginners. Days, passes and shuttles change often: windrockbikepark.com ↗.
History: Tennessee’s first wind farm
Buffalo Mountain, near Windrock, was home to Tennessee’s first wind farm: TVA installed three test turbines in 2000, and a larger Invenergy wind farm followed in 2004. TVA removed its original three turbines in 2021, and the Invenergy turbines were reported retired in December 2024. Come for the ridge views and the story — not to see a working wind farm.
Photos & map
Map © OpenStreetMap contributors · approximate pin; our pinned map comes later
Plan your visit
Checked Oct 27, 2026 · Official links only — we don’t print hours, fees or closure dates because they change. Open these before you leave.
Where to stay nearby
Where to stay
Oliver Springs
Small-town base at the foot of the mountain.
See cabins (partner link later) →
Disclosure: cabin cards will become partner/affiliate links. No rates shown here — prices always live on the booking site.
Where to eat nearby
Oliver SpringsLocal picks — verifying.
CoalfieldList coming.
Trail foodPack it — services up top are limited.
Restaurant picks get named only after we verify they’re open — no hours or prices on this page.
FAQ
Do I need a pass?
Yes — see Windrock Park ↗ for current passes and rules.
Can I still see the wind turbines?
The original TVA turbines were removed in 2021 and the later ones were reported retired in 2024. Check before you go if that’s your reason for the trip.
Is the bike park beginner-friendly?
The park says no. Windrock Bike Park ↗
