Bays Mountain Park

This was made on the lake several years ago.


Bays Mountain Park is a 3,500 acre natural preserve, established in 1971.
The Park is owned and operated by the City of Kingsport.

There are various facilities including large outdoor animal habitats for wolves, bobcats, otters, deer, and other animals native to this region. It also has a 44 acre lake, and a nature center/museum. There are 25 miles of hiking trails through vast forestland. The nature center houses a planetarium with a 40 foot diameter dome. The park offers public as well as school programs.