Explore Activities at Cedars of Lebanon
Camping
The park offers 117 campsites, each with picnic tables, grills, and water/electric hookups. A modern group lodge is open year-round and sleeps up to 80 people, making it a great choice for retreats, reunions, or youth groups.
Hiking
With eight miles of trails, hikers can explore cedar forests, glades, and wildlife habitats. Four designated trails give visitors the chance to spot deer, turkey, rabbits, foxes, and more.
Disc Golf
Enjoy a round of disc golf surrounded by beautiful cedar forests. Cedars of Lebanon State Park features an 18-hole disc golf course designed for all skill levels. Whether you’re a beginner learning the game or an experienced player seeking a new challenge, the course offers a fun way to explore the park while staying active outdoors. Bring your own discs and make it a day with friends or family.
Discovering the Glades
The park’s limestone glades are among its most fascinating features. Thin soil and exposed rock create harsh, desert-like conditions where only specially adapted plants survive. Interpretive signs and trails guide visitors through these unique natural “rock gardens.”
Nature and Wildlife
Cedars of Lebanon offers year-round opportunities to experience nature. Spring brings rare wildflowers, summer highlights the cedar woodlands, and fall is a great time for birdwatching. Wildlife can be spotted throughout the park, making every visit unique.
Splash Pad
Cool off on warm days at the park’s splash pad — a family favorite during Tennessee’s summer months. With water features designed for safe, active play, it’s a fun spot for kids to burn energy while adults relax nearby. The splash pad is open seasonally and conveniently located near picnic areas and restrooms, making it an easy stop during your visit.
A Park with History
Cedars of Lebanon State Park, established in 1955, is located in Wilson County and surrounded by the Cedars of Lebanon State Forest. Early settlers named the park after the eastern red cedar trees, which reminded them of the famed Biblical cedar forests of Mount Lebanon.
In the 1940s, botanists identified the area’s rare limestone glades, unique rocky ecosystems where 19 rare and endangered plant species grow—found nowhere else in the world.
Be Part of the Park’s Future
Cedars of Lebanon is full of memorable things to do, from exploring trails to discovering rare glades. You can help protect these experiences for future generations by getting involved.
Volunteer, become a member, or support the park as a sponsor — your involvement keeps this special place thriving.
Sadie Ford Heritage Farm
This restored 19th-century farmstead highlights Tennessee’s agricultural and cultural traditions. Through exhibits and demonstrations, visitors can step back in time and experience rural life as it once was.
Sellars Farm Archaeological Area
This Mississippian village site (1000–1300 AD) includes a well-preserved earthen mound. Artifacts discovered here tell the story of Tennessee’s Indigenous peoples. The site offers a unique window into ancient history.