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Nearby Parks: Cedars Of Lebanon State Forest Long Hunter State Park
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| State Park Overview: |
 | Cedars of Lebanon State Park is named for the dense cedar forest that existed in the Biblical lands of Lebanon. The park contains 900 acres which are used for intensive recreation. An additional 8,100 acres are operated by the Parks Division as a natural area and by the Forestry Division as a State Forest. |
| Nature of the Area: |
| Beginning in the 1940?s botanists began to notice unique natural ecosystems found in and around Cedars of Lebanon State Park and Forest. These areas are natural rock gardens called cedar glades. The presence of glades is due to limestone rock coming so close to the surface of the ground that it causes the soil to be thin or absent. What little soil is there builds up along cracks and potholes in the limestone slab. Water and surface temperatures vary so much throughout the year that a harsh, desert-like, inhospitable habitat is created with its own unique plant community. Nineteen rare and endangered species of plants grow profusely here and no where else in the world. |
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| Camping: |
| The park has 117 campsites, all with picnic tables and grills, electric and water hookups. There are 30 tent and pop-up sites available. Three bathhouses provide hot showers, lavatories and commodes. There is a campstore (open seasonally), souvenir shop, laundromat and a dumping station for self-contained camping rigs. The campground is open year-round and is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Maximum stay is two weeks.
Campstore: 615-453-3027
No primitive camping. |
| Trails: |
| Eight miles of hiking trails meander through the "cedar" forests and glades. Hiking trails are open year-round. There are four trails in the park from which visitors frequently enjoy glimpses of fox, deer, squirrel, rabbits, and turkey throughout the park. Each trail is blazed with a rectangular colored blaze-mark located on trees along the trail. Please note the color of the blaze-mark for the trail that you hike. Remember to stay on the trail for your own safety. Trail maps are available in the park office.
Open fires are prohibited on all trails and no motorized vehicles are allowed.
Trails:
Cedar Forest Trail: 2 miles (easy)
Dixon Merrit Trail: .5 miles (easy)
Limestone Sinks: self guided trail, .5 miles (easy)
Hidden Springs Trail: 5 miles (easy) |
| Picnicking: |
| The park has picnic tables with grills and eleven picnic shelters located throughout the park. Drinking fountains, restrooms, playground equipment and soft drink machines are available for the convenience of visitors.
Three of the eleven picnic shelters may be reserved and can accomodate from 50-75 people. Reservations can be made up to one year in advance.
For more picnic information call 615-443-2769. |
| Swimming: |
| The park features an olympic-plus-sized swimming pool and ample space for sunbathing. Lifeguards are on duty throughout the summer months. The pool opens Memorial Day week-end. There are two diving boards.
Contact the park for information on pool rental for parties. For more information call 615-443-2769. |
| History of the Area: |
| Cedars of Lebanon State Park and State Forest are located in the southwestern part of Wilson County within the Central Basin of Tennessee. During the early 1800?s, many of the original settlers gained land ownership through land grants for their service during the Revolutionary War. They found the area to be a vast cedar forest. This forest (although it actually consists of juniper trees mistaken for cedars by the first arrivals) suggested to these pioneers the biblical name of the 'place of Cedars'. Lebanon is the closest town and was named by these early settlers due to this association. |
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| Area Accommodations |
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| Nature Programs: |
| The Merritt Nature Center features exhibits on geology and natural features of the park. It is open 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday through Saturday during the on-season. The Nature Center may be opened during the off-season by special arrangement with the park's naturalist.
The park naturalist and recreation director conduct programs daily throughout the summer months, including arts and crafts, hayrides, guided tours, campfire sessions, evening movies and organized games. For more information call 615-453-3028. |
| Area Campgrounds | | Nashville I-24 Campground Inc 1130 Rocky Fork Rd Smyrna, TN (615) 459-5818

| Anderson Road Campground 4010 Anderson Rd Nashville, TN (615) 361-1980

| Poole Knobs Campground 493 Jones Mill Rd La Vergne, TN (615) 459-6948

| Nashville's Jellystone Park 2572 Music Valley Dr Nashville, TN (615) 889-4225

| Nashville Koa Kampground 2626 Music Valley Dr Nashville, TN (615) 889-0282

| Cook Campground 3737 Bell Rd Nashville, TN (615) 889-1096

| Jellystone Park Camp Resort 2572 Music Valley Dr Nashville, TN (615) 889-5034

| Holiday Mobile Village 201 Grizzard Ave Nashville, TN (615) 262-3853

| Cook Campground 12231 Old Hickory Blvd Hermitage, TN (615) 889-1096

| Shady Acres Campground 1639 Murfreesboro Rd Lebanon, TN (615) 449-5400

| Timberline Campground 1204 Murfreesboro Rd Lebanon, TN (615) 449-2831

| Countryside Campground 2100 Safari Camp Rd Lebanon, TN (615) 449-5527

| Music City Campground 5047 Murfreesboro Rd La Vergne, TN (615) 287-0033

| Two Rivers Campground 2616 Music Valley Dr Nashville, TN (615) 883-8559

| Rock Haven Lodge 462 Rock Haven Rd Murfreesboro, TN (615) 896-3553

| Cottages At Bear Hollow 11845 Us 41 Murfreesboro, TN (931) 924-7275

| Cedars of Lebanon State Park 328 Cedar Forest Rd Lebanon, TN (615) 443-2769

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| | Area Fishing Related Businesses | | Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World 323 Opry Mills Dr Nashville, TN (615) 514-5200

| Cumberland Transit: Flyfishing 2807 W End Ave Nashville, TN (615) 327-0557

| Starkey's Bait & Tackle 3654 Bell Rd Nashville, TN (615) 391-4460

| Secret Weapon Lures 2106 Sanborn Dr Nashville, TN (615) 886-7101

| Jones Bait Co 1300 Gallatin Ave Nashville, TN (615) 822-0755

| Murfreesboro Outdoors 1674 Memorial Blvd Murfreesboro, TN (615) 896-4745

| Ed's Bait & Tackle 8216 Florence Rd Smyrna, TN (615) 459-2569

| Big Charlie's Bait Shop 6516 New Nashville Hwy Smyrna, TN (615) 459-9182

| Big Daddy's Market 405 Old Nashville Hwy La Vergne, TN (615) 287-1098

| Fishermans Blessing LLC 4806 Old Hickory Blvd Hermitage, TN (615) 232-5999

| Tackle Box Films 3520 Richardson Ave Nashville, TN (615) 386-0311

| Murfreesboro Outdoors 2204 NW Broad St Murfreesboro, TN (615) 896-4745

| Jones Bait Co 3404 Armstrong Valley Rd Murfreesboro, TN (615) 494-0492

| Lebanon Hunting & Fishing 310 S College St Lebanon, TN (615) 449-3515

| Kelmar Wholesale 1202 Robinson Rd Old Hickory, TN (615) 847-8293

| Hoppy's Lures 1202 Robinson Rd Old Hickory, TN (615) 847-8293

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| | Area Resorts and Lodging | | Ramada Limited 1855 S Church St Murfreesboro, TN (615) 896-5080

| Linton's Beach & Harbour Cottages Nashville, TN (615) 269-5682

| Holiday Inn Hotels Resorts 201 Crossings pl Antioch, TN (615) 731-2361

| Courtyard-Nashville-Opryland 125 Music City Cir Nashville, TN (615) 882-9133

| Springhill Suites-Nashville 1100 Airport Center Dr Nashville, TN (615) 884-6111

| Sheraton 777 Mcgavock Pike Nashville, TN (615) 885-2200

| Linton's Beach & Harbour Cttgs Nashville, TN (615) 269-5682

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| Directions: |
| Cedars of Lebanon State Park is located approximately 31 miles east of Nashville in Wilson County. It is 6 miles south of I-40 on U.S. Highway 231 (State Route 10). |
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