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Cedars of Lebanon State Park
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State Park Overview |
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Nature of the Area |
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Camping |
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The park has 117 campsites, all with picnic tables and grills, electric and water hookups. There are 30 tent and pop-up sites available. Three bathhouses provide hot showers, lavatories and commodes. There is a campstore (open seasonally), souvenir shop, laundromat and a dumping station for self-contained camping rigs. The campground is open year-round and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Maximum stay is two weeks.
Campstore 615-453-3027
No primitive camping. |
Trails |
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Eight miles of hiking trails meander through the "cedar" forests and glades. Hiking trails are open year-round. There are four trails in the park from which visitors frequently enjoy glimpses of fox, deer, squirrel, rabbits, and turkey throughout the park. Each trail is blazed with a rectangular colored blaze-mark located on trees along the trail. Please note the color of the blaze-mark for the trail that you hike. Remember to stay on the trail for your own safety. Trail maps are available in the park office.
Open fires are prohibited on all trails and no motorized vehicles are allowed.
Trails
Cedar Forest Trail 2 miles (easy)
Dixon Merrit Trail .5 miles (easy)
Limestone Sinks self guided trail, .5 miles (easy)
Hidden Springs Trail 5 miles (easy) |
Picnicking |
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The park has picnic tables with grills and eleven picnic shelters located throughout the park. Drinking fountains, restrooms, playground equipment and soft drink machines are available for the convenience of visitors.
Three of the eleven picnic shelters may be reserved and can accomodate from 50-75 people. Reservations can be made up to one year in advance.
For more picnic information call 615-443-2769. |
Swimming |
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The park features an olympic-plus-sized swimming pool and ample space for sunbathing. Lifeguards are on duty throughout the summer months. The pool opens Memorial Day week-end. There are two diving boards.
Contact the park for information on pool rental for parties. For more information call 615-443-2769. |
History of the Area |
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Area Accommodations |
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Murfreesboro, TN
Elegent upscale mansion in Historic District, 30 minutes from Downtown Nashville. King beds,working fireplaces,private baths w/showers, some Jacuzzis. Highspeed wireless, TV,Cable,VRC,DVD,CD,phone
Price Range $140$225
Web Site
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More Info | |
IMAGES. States- Tennessee- Wilson- Cedars of Lebanon State Park- 11/11/99. Just relaxing and caring at the park... And goofing off... States- Tennessee- Wilson- Cedars of Lebanon State Park- ... | |
1999 Family Reunions. Barnard Family Reunion. Date/Time September 19, 1999 1200 noon. Location White Hall, IL Lyons Park. 1997 Contact Mary. Note Pot luck dinner! Barnard family migrated to... |
Nature Programs |
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The Merritt Nature Center features exhibits on geology and natural features of the park. It is open 830 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday during the on-season. The Nature Center may be opened during the off-season by special arrangement with the parks naturalist.
The park naturalist and recreation director conduct programs daily throughout the summer months, including arts and crafts, hayrides, guided tours, campfire sessions, evening movies and organized games. For more information call 615-453-3028. |
Area Campgrounds | | Nashville I-24 Campground Inc
1130 Rocky Fork Rd
Smyrna, TN
(615) 459-5818
| Anderson Road Campground
4010 Anderson Rd
Nashville, TN
(615) 361-1980
| Poole Knobs Campground
493 Jones Mill Rd
La Vergne, TN
(615) 459-6948
| Nashville's Jellystone Park
2572 Music Valley Dr
Nashville, TN
(615) 889-4225
| Nashville Koa Kampground
2626 Music Valley Dr
Nashville, TN
(615) 889-0282
| Cook Campground
3737 Bell Rd
Nashville, TN
(615) 889-1096
| Jellystone Park Camp Resort
2572 Music Valley Dr
Nashville, TN
(615) 889-5034
| Holiday Mobile Village
201 Grizzard Ave
Nashville, TN
(615) 262-3853
| Cook Campground
12231 Old Hickory Blvd
Hermitage, TN
(615) 889-1096
| Shady Acres Campground
1639 Murfreesboro Rd
Lebanon, TN
(615) 449-5400
| Timberline Campground
1204 Murfreesboro Rd
Lebanon, TN
(615) 449-2831
| Countryside Campground
2100 Safari Camp Rd
Lebanon, TN
(615) 449-5527
| Music City Campground
5047 Murfreesboro Rd
La Vergne, TN
(615) 287-0033
| Two Rivers Campground
2616 Music Valley Dr
Nashville, TN
(615) 883-8559
| Rock Haven Lodge
462 Rock Haven Rd
Murfreesboro, TN
(615) 896-3553
| Cottages At Bear Hollow
11845 Us 41
Murfreesboro, TN
(931) 924-7275
| Cedars of Lebanon State Park
328 Cedar Forest Rd
Lebanon, TN
(615) 443-2769
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Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
323 Opry Mills Dr
Nashville, TN
(615) 514-5200
| Cumberland Transit Flyfishing
2807 W End Ave
Nashville, TN
(615) 327-0557
| Starkey's Bait & Tackle
3654 Bell Rd
Nashville, TN
(615) 391-4460
| Secret Weapon Lures
2106 Sanborn Dr
Nashville, TN
(615) 886-7101
| Jones Bait Co
1300 Gallatin Ave
Nashville, TN
(615) 822-0755
| Murfreesboro Outdoors
1674 Memorial Blvd
Murfreesboro, TN
(615) 896-4745
| Ed's Bait & Tackle
8216 Florence Rd
Smyrna, TN
(615) 459-2569
| Big Charlie's Bait Shop
6516 New Nashville Hwy
Smyrna, TN
(615) 459-9182
| Big Daddy's Market
405 Old Nashville Hwy
La Vergne, TN
(615) 287-1098
| Fishermans Blessing LLC
4806 Old Hickory Blvd
Hermitage, TN
(615) 232-5999
| Tackle Box Films
3520 Richardson Ave
Nashville, TN
(615) 386-0311
| Murfreesboro Outdoors
2204 NW Broad St
Murfreesboro, TN
(615) 896-4745
| Jones Bait Co
3404 Armstrong Valley Rd
Murfreesboro, TN
(615) 494-0492
| Lebanon Hunting & Fishing
310 S College St
Lebanon, TN
(615) 449-3515
| Kelmar Wholesale
1202 Robinson Rd
Old Hickory, TN
(615) 847-8293
| Hoppy's Lures
1202 Robinson Rd
Old Hickory, TN
(615) 847-8293
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Area Resorts and Lodging | | Ramada Limited
1855 S Church St
Murfreesboro, TN
(615) 896-5080
| Linton's Beach & Harbour Cottages
Nashville, TN
(615) 269-5682
| Holiday Inn Hotels Resorts
201 Crossings pl
Antioch, TN
(615) 731-2361
| Courtyard-Nashville-Opryland
125 Music City Cir
Nashville, TN
(615) 882-9133
| Springhill Suites-Nashville
1100 Airport Center Dr
Nashville, TN
(615) 884-6111
| Sheraton
777 Mcgavock Pike
Nashville, TN
(615) 885-2200
| Linton's Beach & Harbour Cttgs
Nashville, TN
(615) 269-5682
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