Is Cedars Of Lebanon State Park first-come first-served or reservation?

Cedars Of Lebanon State Park accepts online reservations. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season (typically summer weekends). Use campsite alerts to get notified when spots become available.

Can I see photos of campsites at Cedars Of Lebanon State Park before I book?

Yes! Cedars Of Lebanon State Park has 16 campsite photos on Outdoorithm, contributed by campers who've stayed there. Browse real photos of individual sites to see what to expect before you reserve. You can also add your own photos after your trip to help the next family plan theirs.

What is the best time to visit Cedars Of Lebanon State Park?

Cedars Of Lebanon State Park is open Open year-round (no specific seasonal closures noted). The best time to visit depends on your preferences—summer offers the warmest weather and most activities, while spring and fall provide fewer crowds and milder temperatures. Check current conditions before your trip.

Are there showers at Cedars Of Lebanon State Park?

Yes, Cedars Of Lebanon State Park has shower facilities available for campers. Check the amenities section for details on hours and any fees.

Is there cell service at Cedars Of Lebanon State Park?

Cell phone service at Cedars Of Lebanon State Park is generally available. Cell service is available. Coverage may vary by carrier and exact location within the campground.

Are dogs allowed at Cedars Of Lebanon State Park?

Pets are not allowed at Cedars Of Lebanon State Park. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What amenities are available at Cedars Of Lebanon State Park?

Cedars Of Lebanon State Park offers: Restrooms, Showers, Potable Water, Dump Station, Electrical Hookups, Water Hookups, Sewer Hookups. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

What activities can I do at Cedars Of Lebanon State Park?

Popular activities at Cedars Of Lebanon State Park include Hiking, Swimming, Biking, Wildlife Viewing. The surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for all skill levels.

Cedars Of Lebanon State Park

4.20

223 reviews

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679 ft

Price

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Group Site Fee$0.00

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What Campers Say

4.20

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"Overall reviewers describe Cedars of Lebanon State Park as family-friendly, quiet, and well-maintained with helpful staff and a good trail system. Common negatives mention bathhouse condition variability and some small or crowded campsites."

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Cedars Of Lebanon State Park

36.0831, -86.3192

Best Time to Camp at Cedars Of Lebanon State Park

Fall delivers the best conditions. October brings crisp mornings in the low 40s to mid-50s and daytime highs around 60–75°F, with the cedar glades taking on a golden cast as grasses dry. Humidity drops, mosquitoes disappear, and trails stay firm underfoot. Migratory birds pass through in higher numbers, and the cooler air makes the eight-mile trail network far more pleasant than summer heat. Weekends still draw families, but weekday crowds thin considerably. Winter stays open and quiet, though amenities may run on reduced schedules.

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Fall(Sep-Nov)

4.5 / 5

Fall noted as best: crisp mornings, pleasant highs and golden cast on cedar glades in October.

Planning Tips

Operating Season: Open year-round (no specific seasonal closures noted)

About Cedars Of Lebanon State Park

Cedars of Lebanon State Park sits in a rare cedar glade ecosystem on limestone terrain about 30 miles east of Nashville. The campground offers full hookups (20/30/50 amp), hot showers, and a camp store, with eight miles of trails winding through ancient eastern red cedar forest and karst formations. Staff consistently earn praise for being helpful and friendly, though bathhouse quality varies and some sites run small.

Campground accommodates both tent and RV camping with utility hookups; the park also offers cabins/lodging and a group lodge for gatherings.

Historical Significance

The park takes its name from the eastern red cedars that early settlers compared to the biblical Cedars of Lebanon. A small church on the grounds still holds Sunday services. The park's rustic lodge hosts weddings and community gatherings, serving as a venue for local events beyond camping.

Weather and SeasonsFall delivers the best conditions. October brings crisp mornings in the low 40s to mid-50s and daytime highs around 60–75°F, with the cedar glades taking on a golden cast as grasses dry. Humidity drops, mosquitoes disappear, and trails stay firm underfoot. Migratory birds pass through in higher numbers, and the cooler air makes the eight-mile trail network far more pleasant than summer heat. Weekends still draw families, but weekday crowds thin considerably. Winter stays open and quiet, though amenities may run on reduced schedules.

Natural Features and SceneryThe park protects 900 acres of limestone cedar glade, a globally rare ecosystem where eastern red cedars grow over porous karst bedrock. The trail system passes sinkholes, small caves, and rock gardens carved by water through the underlying limestone. The forest canopy provides shade along most paths, and the unique geology creates pockets of open glade vegetation between cedar stands. At 679 feet elevation, the terrain rolls gently with exposed limestone outcrops scattered throughout.

Geological RegionCedar glades and limestone outcrops (limestone/cedar glade landscape noted by visitors).

Scenic ViewsForested landscapes and scenic trail views through cedar groves, rock outcrops and natural features.

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Best CampsitesReviews mention sites with picnic tables and fire pits but don't call out specific numbers or loops. Campers note the campground quiets down around 9:30 PM and works well for both tent camping and RVs, though several visitors flag the lots as small. No particular area stands out in the feedback as significantly better than others.

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Amenities available

Campground offers water and electric hookups (20/30/50 amp), a dump station, hot showers in bathhouses, restrooms, a camp store (firewood available for purchase), laundry facilities, picnic tables and fire pits at sites, playgrounds, and a visitor/nature center.

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RV details

Electric hookups107 of 224 sites (48%)

Water hookups107 of 224 sites (48%)

Sewer hookups5 of 224 sites (2%)

5 full hookup sites34 pull-through sitesUp to 118 ft vehicles

Activities you can enjoy

Wide range of day-use and overnight recreation including multiple hiking trails, biking-friendly trails/roads, nature center programs, playgrounds and family water play areas. Natural features include cedar forest, rock gardens, caves and sinkholes.

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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsNatural features include caves and sinkholes; visitors should follow posted warnings and stay on designated trails. No specific wildlife hazards or other official hazard advisories were provided in the available sources.

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4.2

223 reviews

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Cedars Of Lebanon State Park is satisfactory, placing it in the bottom 60% of campgrounds based on reviews

Overall reviewers describe Cedars of Lebanon State Park as family-friendly, quiet, and well-maintained with helpful staff and a good trail system. Common negatives mention bathhouse condition variability and some small or crowded campsites.

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Based on 223 reviews

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Helpful and friendly staff, extensive trail network, family amenities (Nature Center, playgrounds, splash pad), clean restrooms and hot showers reported by many, on-site camp store, laundry, and RV...

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Pro Tips & Recommendations

Make reservations in advance; buy firewood at the camp store; expect family-friendly programs at the Nature Center and plan hikes on the marked trail loops; bring personal supplies as bathhouse...

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