The Park Today
Bledsoe Creek State Park maintains a 72-site campground, two boat ramps, two picnic pavilions, and various athletic courts. Old Hickory Lake is stocked with bluegill, crappie, catfish, and bass for recreational fishing. The park also has a designated wildlife observation area and offers various environmental programs.
Over 6 miles (9.7 km) of hiking trails meander through the forest and along the lakeshore of the park. The Shoreline Trail is 2.5 miles (4.0 km) long, mostly following the park's lakeshore and wildlife observation area. The High Ridge Trail is 3 miles (4.8 km) long and follows the ridgecrest near the park's northern boundary. The Birdsong Trail is a .75-mile (1.21 km) paved trail that winds through the woods near the visitor center.
Since 2003, park officials and volunteers have been working to catalogue the various plant and animal species found within the park. Funds from Tennessee's Iris License Plate project have helped with revegetation and tree planting efforts.
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