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Big Ridge State Park

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By My East Tennessee · Updated Oct 31, 2026 · How we check facts

About the park

3,687 acres in the Appalachian foothills, with trails, a swimming lake and historic sites; its campground sits on or near Norris Lake and adds three hike-in backcountry sites.

Check first: Cabins closed for construction; TNSP expects them to reopen April 1, 2027.

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Official park website

Facts above are from the Tennessee State Parks page, checked Oct 31, 2026 (ET). Fees, hours and closures change — check before you go.

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