Bledsoe Creek State Park

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Attractions - Bledsoe Creek State Park offers lake fishing on Old Hickory Lake. Catches include bass, bluegill, catfish and crappie.  A valid TN fishing license is required. The park offers 2 boat launch ramps-one is located inside the park for registered campers only one is located just outside the park on Ziegler's Fort Road for the general public.

There are approximately 100 tent camping sites equipped with picnic tables and grills.  There is a bathhouse facility available. Other recreational facilities include two boat-launching ramps and six miles of hiking trails.

Recreation - The park provides opportunities for camping and hiking. Old Hickory Lake offers boating, water-skiing and fishing.

Climate - Tennessee has a temperate climate with short, mild winters. The average annual snowfall for the state is 12 inches. Spring comes in early March bringing flowering trees and shrubs, and warmer weather. Spring temperatures average between 45 and 70 degrees. Summer's full force arrives in the region by mid May, bringing warm weather and higher humidity. The mountains of eastern Tennessee are a great place to escape the hot summer temperatures as the higher elevation cools the air slightly. Cool fall temperatures bring crisp air and brilliant fall colors. Mid to late October is a good time to visit the region to experience the fall foliage.

Location - The Bledsoe Creek State Park is located around the town of Gallatin, in the north central region of the state. This Park northeast of Nashville.