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Fort Dickerson Park

Cycling Fishing Hiking Paddling Running Wildflowers Trails Picnic Area Shelter Swimming

HIGHLIGHTS:

Within Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness; one of the best-preserved earthen forts from the Civil War era; an interactive walking trail around the fort highlights; three authentic replica cannons; 4 miles of natural trail wind through the forest and skirt around the quarry connecting the quarry overlook, the pool below, and the earthen fort. Mountain bikers can connect with Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness via backroads. a 0.3 mile trail connects the Augusta Quarry entrance of the Park to Mary Vestal Park.

Connects: Fort Dickerson Quarry, Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness, Mary Vestal Park

Park Map

Park Information

Location & Contact

South

Main: 3079 and 3096 Fort Dickerson Road, Knoxville, TN 37920
Quarry Access: 530 Augusta Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37920

City of Knoxville Parks website

 3-1-1 or 865-215-4311

Features & Amenities

Trails, hiking, running, mountain biking, paddling, swimming, fishing, picnic areas, shelters

Park Size

90 acres

Trails

Natural Trail: 4 miles
Difficulty: moderate

Hours of Operation

Open Sunrise to Sunset

Resources

Trail Map

Knoxville’s Urban Wilderness Map

Bicycling

Bicycling

Birding

Disc Golf

Disc Golf

Fishing

Hiking

Paddling

Rock Climbing

Rock Climbing

Running / Walking

Running / Walking

Skateboarding

Skateboarding

Wildflowers

Wildflowers