COVID-19 UPDATES: Keeping Visitors Healthy

Roan Mountain State Park

To learn more about Safety and Crime Prevention on the AT visit the Appalachian Trail Safety and Crime Prevention. To report an incident on the AT, visit the Appalachian Trail: Report an Incident page.

The public swimming pool at this state park will remain closed for the 2020 summer season. The decision was made to keep this facility closed in the interest of public health and staff safety. COVID-19 presents unique challenges for managing pools. Pools are confined spaces not conducive to social distancing. The very nature of lifeguarding requires close contact with pool users and creates potential for unnecessary risk in life saving situations. We apologize for this inconvenience and look forward to the next opportunity we have to reopen the pool for your enjoyment.

Tennessee State Parks are open for day-use visitors and overnight guests. Park hours may vary from normal operations in response to COVID-19. Availability of inventory for online booking may be lower than normal as the park pursues social distancing. Certain parks or areas of parks may close if they reach capacity. Events may have limited capacity. 

Please follow the guidelines on our Keeping Visitors Healthy page to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

Anyone participating in a program, event, tour, etc. at a park must bring and wear a mask. 

Venues

Roan Mountain - Meeting Rooms

The conference center is a popular location for meetings and small conferences. Facilities are available for rent year round.

The center has a large meeting room that is approximately 60’ x 39’ or 2340 sq. ft. The room can be divided into two smaller rooms. The room has a large rock fireplace and a panoramic view of the mountains. A catering kitchen is available with an icemaker, full-size refrigerator, sink, microwave and a warming/holding cabinet. Tables and chairs may be set up according to each group’s specifications.

In addition to the meeting rooms, the conference center hosts a spacious lobby area and a public game room. The game room, lobby area and the restrooms are open to the public and the building is handicapped accessible.

Please contact the park office directly for detailed pricing, reservations and more information.

Chestnut Ridge Overlook at Roan Mountain

$129 per day

The Chestnut Ridge Overlook at Roan Mountain State Park is a beautiful outdoor venue that features breathtaking views of the Highlands of Roan! The platform only can accommodate a handful of people, so it makes the perfect setting for an intimate wedding. There are not restrooms and there is no electricity at the overlook.

Roan Mountain Amphitheater

$129 per day

The Amphitheater at Roan Mountain State Park is the perfect venue for an outdoor event. The capacity is 100 people with bench seating. It is surrounded by a beautifully wooded area and features electricity, restrooms nearby, and ample parking.