Henry Horton State Park
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Henry Horton State Park located near Chapel Hill, Tennessee
, is a state park
located in middle Tennessee
. The park was constructed in the 1960s on the estate of the former governor of Tennessee, Henry Horton
.
The park offers canoe
ing, camping
, lodging, hiking
and many other activities.
There are additional meeting rooms in the inn and restaurant.
Booking: 931-364-7724
flows through the park and is the longest river
located entirely within the U.S. state
of Tennessee
. Free flowing for most of its length, the Duck River is home to over 50 species of freshwater mussel
s and 151 species of fish, making it one of the most biologically diverse rivers in North America
.
Chapel Hill, Tennessee
Chapel Hill is a town in the northeastern part of Marshall County, Tennessee, United States. The town was named after Chapel Hill, North Carolina by settlers from that area...
, is a state park
State park
State parks are parks or other protected areas managed at the federated state level within those nations which use "state" as a political subdivision. State parks are typically established by a state to preserve a location on account of its natural beauty, historic interest, or recreational...
located in middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee is a distinct portion of the state of Tennessee, delineated according to state law as the 41 counties in the Middle Grand Division of Tennessee....
. The park was constructed in the 1960s on the estate of the former governor of Tennessee, Henry Horton
Henry Hollis Horton
Henry Hollis Horton was Governor of Tennessee from 1927 to 1933.-Biography:Horton was born in Alabama into the family of a Baptist minister. He taught school for six years before being admitted to the bar in 1894. He served several terms in the legislature, and was elected speaker of the...
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The park offers canoe
Canoe
A canoe or Canadian canoe is a small narrow boat, typically human-powered, though it may also be powered by sails or small electric or gas motors. Canoes are usually pointed at both bow and stern and are normally open on top, but can be decked over A canoe (North American English) or Canadian...
ing, camping
Camping
Camping is an outdoor recreational activity. The participants leave urban areas, their home region, or civilization and enjoy nature while spending one or several nights outdoors, usually at a campsite. Camping may involve the use of a tent, caravan, motorhome, cabin, a primitive structure, or no...
, lodging, hiking
Hiking
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain. People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. The health benefits of different types of hiking...
and many other activities.
Activities
- Biking
- Canoeing
- Fishing
- Golfing
- Hiking
- Picnic
- Playgrounds
- Trap and Skeet Shooting
- Sports
- Swimming
Events
- Step Back in Time (September) - See antique farm equipment in action, craft booths, demonstrations, contests, music, entertainment and much more.
Lodging
- Horton Park Inn - 65 rooms and 4 suites
- Cabins - 7 total cabins within walking distance of inn
- Campgrounds - 72 campsites near the Duck River
Meeting/Conference
- Recreation Building - 3150 sq ft (292.6 m²) of meeting space is located in a separate building near the inn and is used for large meetings up to 300 people.
There are additional meeting rooms in the inn and restaurant.
Booking: 931-364-7724
Professional Trap and Skeet Range
Five skeet fields, 2 trap fields and lodge building with concessions, gun rental and ammo available. A picnic shelter is available for large shoots or related gatherings.Restaurant
Henry Horton Restaurant is a family restaurant capable of seating 255 people and includes two private dining areas.Duck River
The Duck RiverDuck River (Tennessee)
The Duck River, long, is the longest river located entirely within the U.S. state of Tennessee. Free flowing for most of its length, the Duck River is home to over 50 species of freshwater mussels and 151 species of fish, making it one of the most biologically diverse rivers in North America.The...
flows through the park and is the longest river
River
A river is a natural watercourse, usually freshwater, flowing towards an ocean, a lake, a sea, or another river. In a few cases, a river simply flows into the ground or dries up completely before reaching another body of water. Small rivers may also be called by several other names, including...
located entirely within the U.S. state
U.S. state
A U.S. state is any one of the 50 federated states of the United States of America that share sovereignty with the federal government. Because of this shared sovereignty, an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and of his or her state of domicile. Four states use the official title of...
of Tennessee
Tennessee
Tennessee is a U.S. state located in the Southeastern United States. It has a population of 6,346,105, making it the nation's 17th-largest state by population, and covers , making it the 36th-largest by total land area...
. Free flowing for most of its length, the Duck River is home to over 50 species of freshwater mussel
Mussel
The common name mussel is used for members of several families of clams or bivalvia mollusca, from saltwater and freshwater habitats. These groups have in common a shell whose outline is elongated and asymmetrical compared with other edible clams, which are often more or less rounded or oval.The...
s and 151 species of fish, making it one of the most biologically diverse rivers in North America
North America
North America is a continent wholly within the Northern Hemisphere and almost wholly within the Western Hemisphere. It is also considered a northern subcontinent of the Americas...
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