Big Cypress Tree State Park, Tennessee, United States
3.5 (18 reviews) Thursday: 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM Spent 2-3 hours Ranking #1 in Greenfield State Parks • Nature & Wildlife Areas
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Big Cypress Tree State Park is named for the national champion bald cypress tree that once lived in the park. The tree was the largest bald cypress in the United States and the largest tree of any species east of the Mississippi River. In 1976, during a lightning storm, a strike caused the tree to die after living for more than 1,350 years. The park is a quaint, clean, and relaxing spot to enjoy nature’s purity and beauty. A variety of native wildflowers and trees may be seen such as showy evening primrose, black-eyed Susans, yellow poplar, bald cypress, and dogwood. Along with plant life, there is an abundance of wildlife at Big Cypress and the park is a popular location for birdwatchers. The park hosts several Boy Scout camporees each year as well as individual troop camping trips.
Address
295 Big Cypress Rd, Greenfield, TN 38230-3445
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Website
http://tnstateparks.com/parks/big-cypress-tree
Working hours
Monday : 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday : 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday : 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Thursday : 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday : 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Saturday : 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Sunday : 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Current local date and time now
Thursday, May 09, 2024, 13:05
User Ratings
3.5 based on (18 reviews)
Reviews
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3NewbernTraveler 5:00 PM Feb 1, 2008
Great for day use park.
Big Cypress Tree State Natural Area is a great day-use area for picnics and outdoor recreation, and nice place for a nature walk. The park consist of 330 acres, but only a small part is easily accessible by visitors. The park was named after a national champion bald cypress tree, the largest in the U.S. Unfortunately, it was struck by lighting in 1976, and did not survive. The tree's diameter was 13 feet, and its circumference was 40 feet. A two-mile long trail use to lead to the stump of the mighty tree, but continual wet conditions forced the trail's closure. Currently the only way to even get near it is by boat, and the state park officials don't even recommend that. So, rather than close the park, they turned it into a nice day use area. A new picnic shelter is there, along with a playground, and recreation field. A small nature hike (.3 mile) has markers that identify the various types of trees found at the park. Special events, such as a fall festival are also held here annually. All in all, Big Cypress Tree went from obscurity to a very useable park for many people. The park is located about five miles west of Greefield. Signs on U.S. 45, just north of Greenfield, show the way.
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3christy m 5:00 PM Sep 18, 2016
big cypress
It was very hot the day i was there and i was the only person in the park. I expected it to be more of a wildlife preserve and wetlands. there was no water among the cypress trees. The facilities were very nice for families.
