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Cedars of Lebanon State Park
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State Park Information
State Park Overview
Nature of the Area
Camping
The park has 117 campsites -ll 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
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
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
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