montbell

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Park located north of I-40, 7 miles east of Dickson on Hwy 70
615-797-9052
Park contains 3,782 acres
Named after early pioneer, Montgomery Bell

Bicycling

There are about 20 miles of roads suitable for bicycles in park
About half of the roads are paved and the rest are gravel or unimproved
No bicycling is allowed on hiking trails
The roads abound with hills
Short stretches are level such as the campground roads
The rest of the roads are narrow and full of hills and should be ridden only by experienced cyclists
The scenery on a bicycle in the park is great, but expect to pay the price with hills

Cabins

Eight two bedroom cabins are located across the cove from Park Inn & Restaurant
The two areas are connected by a rustic bridge
Cabins are open year around
Lodge (36 rooms)
Meeting Rooms (400 persons)

Camping

Playground
Picnic area with pavilion
Volley ball court

RV Parking (120 sites)
120 campsites with picnic table and grill
92 of the sites have water and electrical hook-ups for RV’s
Open year around
Has three bathhouses
Dump Station
Laundry
Restrooms
Showers
Tent Camping (25 sites)
Back Country Camping
Ball field

Group Camp I

Group Camp (120 persons)
615-797-3101 for reservations
Contains individual cottages, a central dining room, and bathhouses
Accommodates 120 persons
Open May through September
Features a fishing dock on the lake
Pavilion- Playground- Picnic area- Volleyball court

Golf

18 holes
Open year around
Bent grass greens
Pro shop
Golf cart rental
Concessions
Golfing gear

About 19 miles of hiking trails developed within park
The Montgomery Bell Trail (MB) is 11.7 miles long
Overnight camping available with permit
Three primitive overnight shelters located on MB Trail
Moderate hills on all trails
Most of the trails are narrow and rough
Scenery is great with lots of shade in the summer
Trails are well marked and easy to follow
Good trail maps are available at the park office
A self guided nature trail behind the visitors center

Ore Pit Loop 7/8 mile Red blaze trail marker	Creech Hollow Trail 1.7 miles Orange blaze trail marker	Spillway Trail ¼ mile Yellow blaze trail marker
Wildcat Trail 1 mile Blue blaze trail marker	Montgomery Bell Trail 11.5 miles White blaze trail marker	J Bailey Trail ¾ mile Green blaze trail marker

Picnic Areas

125 picnic sites with tables and grills
Three picnic pavilions for large group use
Pavilion reservations: 615-797-3101
Restrooms and water fountains near all sites

Programs & Planned Activities

Programs held throughout summer months
Guided by a naturalist and a recreation director
Arts and crafts
Campfire programs
Guided tours
Hayrides
Demonstrations
Movies
Organized games
Slide presentations

Lake Woodhaven
Private boats permitted on lake
Trolling motors only
Must release bass and catfish caught

Lake Acorn
Features swimming beach
Has a modern two-story bathhouse with vending machines and recreation pavilion
Lifeguards on duty during swimming house
Rowboats and paddle boat rentals during summer
No private boats

Creech Hollow Lake
Fishing lake
Typical catch, bream, catfish, crappie, and bass
No private boats

Boating
Jonboats, canoes and paddle boats available on Lake Acorn

Civilian Conservation Corps Monument
Built by Civilian Conservation Corps

Park is the site of birthplace of the Cumberland Presbyterian Church
The Cumberland Presbyterian Church was organized on February 10, 1810.
Rev Finis Ewing, Samuel McAdow and Samuel King met in McAdow's cabin.
First Synod was organized 1813
General Assembly was formed 1820
The cabin and church were located at a site now in Montgomery Bell Park.
A replica of McAdow's cabin was erected in 1956.
A chapel was built next to the cabin in 1961
Church services are held at 9:00 AM Memorial Day through Labor Day

Log Cabin

House is a replica of home of Reverend Samuel McAdow
Cumberland Presbyterian Church organized in original cabin
Hall Spring flowing at rate of 1,100 gallons per minute is located near house

Church Shrine