Henry Horton State Park is a state park located near Chapel Hill, Tennessee. It was constructed in the 1960s on the estate of the former Governor of Tennessee Henry Horton. The park offers various outdoor recreational activities.

History

Henry Horton State Park was officially dedicated to Tennessee's 42nd Governor, Buford Ellington, on Labor Day in 1962. The park is located on the Duck River, and includes an area of approximately 1000 acres, previously owned by the park's namesake, Henry Horton, who was the 36th Governor of Tennessee. The park is managed and maintained by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.

Facilities

Lodging

Meeting/Conference

There are additional meeting rooms in the inn and restaurant.

Picnic

There are 83 picnic sites and 4 large group picnic pavilions (that can hold up to 125 people) located near the Duck River.

Camping

Henry Horton State Park has 75 campsites situated on the Duck River; 19 of these are primitive tent sites, while the remaining 56 sites are RV sites. A large group tent camp site is also available. Two bathhouses are available seasonally.

Professional Trap and Skeet Range

There are five skeet fields, two trap fields, and a lodge building with concessions, gun rental, and ammo. A picnic shelter is available for large shoots or related gatherings.

Sports Fields

The park includes sports facilities for baseball, basketball, disc golf, tennis, and volleyball.

Swimming

The park has an Olympic-sized pool with bathhouses and a concession stand. There is also water access to the Duck River via a small ramp.

Fishing

The following fish have been known to be caught in the park: largemouth and smallmouth bass, red-eye, and catfish. A Tennessee fishing license is required to fish in the park.

Trails

The park features four hiking trails, some with views overlooking the Duck River.

BlueCross

First BlueCross Healthy placed opened for public at Henry Horton State Park in 2020 by BlueCross Shield Foundation of Tennessee with investment of $600,000. This space features inclusive play areas for kids of age 2-5 and 5-12 years.

Golf

The park contains the Buford Ellington Golf Course.