Savage Gulf State Park

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Savage Gulf State Park
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Savage Gulf State Natural Area, August 2012
Savage Gulf State Park
Location Grundy County and Sequatchie County, Tennessee, United States
Coordinates 35°27′N85°37′W / 35.450°N 85.617°W / 35.450; -85.617
Area19,000 acres (77 km2)
Created2022
Owned by Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
OpenYear around
Website official website

Savage Gulf State Park is a 19,000 acre state park in southern Middle Tennessee.

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It was created in 2022 after being part of South Cumberland State Park for many years which had become to large to manage as a single park so a new state park was created. [1] The park will continue to be supported by the non-profit Friends of South Cumberland State Park. [2]

The state park includes the Savage Gulf State Natural Area and the Stone Door area, both formerly managed under South Cumberland. Savage Gulf State Natural Area has been named as a National Natural Landmark. [3]

Amenities

Savage Gulf contains nine backcountry campgrounds: Hobbs Cabin, Dinky Line, Savage Falls, Stagecoach Road, Collins West, Savage Station, Alum Gap, Sawmill, and Stone Door, that can be reserved online. The park also features a gift shop located at the Stone Door entrance of the park and three picnic areas.

References

  1. ↑ https://www.tn.gov/environment/news/2022/9/22/lee--salyers-announce-savage-gulf-state-park.html
  2. ↑ https://www.grundycountyherald.com/news/local/savage-gulf-becomes-57th-tennessee-state-park/article_b253b5fe-3f5d-11ed-9b9b-0f29d2c4cac8.html
  3. ↑ "National Natural Landmarks - National Natural Landmarks (U.S. National Park Service)". www.nps.gov. Retrieved March 28, 2019. Year designated: 1971
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