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Tims Ford State Park
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| Tims Ford State Park | |
|---|---|
 Tims Ford Lake from the campground | |
 Interactive map of Tims Ford State Park | |
| Type | Tennessee State Park |
| Location | Franklin County, Tennessee |
| Coordinates | 35°13′10″N 86°15′02″W / 35.219568°N 86.250586°W |
| Area | 3,546 acres (1,435 hectares) |
| Created | 1978 |
| Operated by | Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
| Open | Year round |
| Website | Tims Ford State Park |
Tims Ford State Park, also known as Tims Ford State Rustic Park, is a state park in Franklin County, in the U.S. state of Tennessee. The 3,546-acre (1,435 ha; 14.35 km2) state park is situated on the north shore of Tims Ford Lake near the north escarpment of the Cumberland Plateau, about ten miles from the city of Winchester.
History
[edit]In 1978, the park opened with 478 acres (193 hectares), including a visitor center, 20 cabins, and 50 camp sites.[1]
In 1997, almost 20 years later, the state of Tennessee bought an additional 1,600 acres (650 hectares) for the park from the Tennessee Valley Authority for US$1.3 million (equivalent to $2.5 million in 2024).[1]
In 1999, the first major expansion of the park facilities was the opening of the 6,790-yard (6,210 m) Bear Trace Tims Ford Golf Course, designed by Jack Nicklaus.[1]
Since the year 2000, the Tims Ford Reservoir Land Management and Disposition Plan has enabled the park to expand further by approximately 2,000 acres (810 hectares).[1]
In 2011, a new 4,000-square-foot (370 m2) visitor center opened.[1]
Geography
[edit]Geologically, the park is located in the Highland Rim province, a hilly, slightly dissected area characterized by karst topography and scattered knobs.[2] Terrain within the park is generally steep, except when approaching the lake shore.[citation needed]
Tims Ford Lake, from which the park takes its name, was formed by a TVA hydroelectric dam over the Elk River. This dam was completed in 1970.[3] The lake itself is named after an early river crossing.[4]
Amenities
[edit]The park has 11 hiking and biking trails.[citation needed]
Facilities and management
[edit]The park is open year round and is managed by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation.[citation needed]
The park includes 11 hiking trails,[5] two campgrounds, two pavilions, a marina, and an 18-hole golf course called The Bear Trace, designed by Jack Nicklaus.[6]
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "History of Tims Ford State Park". December 20, 2022. Retrieved January 25, 2023.
- ^ "Tennessee Geographic Regions and Descriptions" (PDF). Environmental Protection Agency. Archived from the original (PDF) on April 2, 2015. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
- ^ "TVA - Tims Ford". Tennessee Valley Authority. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
- ^ "TVA Running Hot and Cold". TVA. Retrieved December 16, 2022.
- ^ "Tims Ford State Park Hiking". Retrieved December 19, 2022.
- ^ "Tims Ford State Park". Tennessee State Parks. Retrieved October 6, 2015.
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