Montgomery Bell State Park - Burns, Tennessee

Steve D.

We visited the historic Cumberland Presbyterian Church (birthplace) and found a moderate trail to hike — we elected to follow the Yellow Blazes of the Spillway Trail which is a tad over a half mile to the beautiful spillway and Lake Woodhaven. The Welcome Center staff were helpful and friendly. The park was not packed given the mid-winter visit we chose. The church was worth the visit & the trails were well groomed & well marked. We look forward to additional visits to try other trails as well.

Timothy T.

Beautiful trails and park. Super fun to run and hike. Most of the other hikers were considerate too, one person who didn't pick up after their dog. Family friendly and a lot of fishers too. Great place! Car was safe.

Carol G.

We made our first visit to Montgomery Bell State Park today and we will definitely be back! There is so much to do and see and the staff at the info center was so friendly and helpful in helping us figure out what we wanted to do while in the park.

MARY A.

We stayed at Montgomery Bell State Park Campground from June 9 to June 23, 2024, and enjoyed our stay.

One thing to note is navigating the campground roads was a bit challenging, as they were a bit narrow for larger vehicles, and the sites were closer together than we’re used to at a state park. However, once settled in, we were good to go.

We were in site 113, a gravel back-in site with full hook-ups, a picnic table, and a fire pit, with a peaceful creek running behind it. The site was spacious enough to fit our 5th wheel, with room to park both our truck and car side by side in front of it.

The park’s amenities include a bathhouse with showers, a laundry facility, and a camp store stocked with essentials. The park is pet friendly, though there is no enclosed dog park, there are plenty of areas to take your dogs with waste stations around the campgrounds.

We saw a variety of wildlife, which added to our enjoyment. We spotted squirrels, turtles, crawfish, fish, snakes, dragonflies, butterflies, birds, and even lightning bugs around our site, making for some memorable outdoor moments.

For recreation, the park provides over 20 miles of hiking trails, three lakes for fishing, kayaking, and swimming, and a golf course with scenic views. Other amenities include a playground, volleyball court, and a nature center with educational programs.

Despite the narrow roads and closer sites, Montgomery Bell State Park Campground is a good destination for campers who appreciate nature and wildlife. I would recommend it to anyone looking to stay in the Burns, Tennessee area.

Terrie C.

Beautiful State Park. Lots of beautiful wildlife. Swimming area, playgrounds, fishing, restaurant and nice lodge and cabins. Beautiful campground. Awesome golf course, basketball court, volleyball court, baseball field and playgrounds. Beautiful historical things to see. Lots of beautiful trails for hiking or biking. Highly recommend visiting this park.

Monika

We parked near Lake Woodhaven and walked by the lake. This was my first time visiting and it’s absolutely stunning in fall. There seems to be many places to park and start your walk/hike. There’s also a boat ramp and a couple docks for kayaking and fishing. The only con is the walking/hiking trails are not clearly marked (in person or on Google maps) making it harder to navigate. But the views are unbelievably stunning and worth the 30-45 min drive outside Nashville.

Lagene L.

We came for a last minute couple of nights getaway to Montgomery Bell TN State Park. It was terrific!! Beautiful setting among the trees. 🌳 Nestled in the woods. So many woods! There seems to be something for everyone in this State Park. A newly renovated Lodge with very nice spacious rooms. A restaurant with inside & patio dining overlooking the lake. Nice Conference space available. Several porches & outdoor sitting areas! Some rocking chairs even. It was beautiful weather to enjoy these spaces. There’s a swimming pool, playgrounds, volleyball, beach lake area, boat rentals, & lots of hiking trails! Villas & Campgrounds are available. There a popular Golf Course. Picnic table area are scattered all around. Nice shady drives through the park. They a Group Campground also for large group rentals.
We are so very blessed to have our State Parks!!!😊

David W. S.

My wife and I stayed at the campground for 2 nights. Tent camping. We have stayed at a few state parks in Tennessee. Everyone that we stayed at was very nice. Montgomery Bell was no different. The park itself has several hiking paths, parks for children, and lots of picnic areas. We will definitely be back.