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| State Park Overview: |
 | Long Hunter State Park is situated along the shore of J. Percy Priest Lake. It consists of three units: Couchville, Baker's Grove, and Bryant Grove. Picnicking, swimming, hiking, backpacking, boating, fishing, nature photography and wildlife observation are among the activities available to park visitors. Planned activities include interpretive and recreation programs for the general public and environmental education programs for school and other interested groups. |
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i love this place
Its always so clean thanks for all your hard work. I think the raingers should get top pay!
Written by rick ryder
19-Jun-2008
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| Camping: |
| Group Camping:
An area with adjacent lakeshore has been set aside for use by scout, church, or other organized youth groups. There is a small charge for overnight use and advance reservations must be made. Adult supervision is required. |
| Trails: |
| There are several hiking trails at Long Hunter designed to provide pleasant walking experiences for all. Among the more popular is the Lake Trail around Couchville Lake. The Lake Trail is hard surfaced and barrier free and is a self-guided nature trail. The Nature Loop Trail and Inland Trail located at Couchville, are popular short walks. The mile-long Deer Trail begins at the park office and meanders through old field and young forest habitats. The longer Bryant Grove Trail connects Bryant Grove to Couchville.
For the more adventurous, the Bakers Grove Primitive Use Area offers longer day hikes on the Day Loop Trail, and day hiking and overnight camping on the Volunteer Trail. These trails wind along the shore of J. Percy Priest Lake, climb overlook bluffs, and wander through hardwood forest, cedar glades, and interesting rock outcroppings. |
| Picnicking: |
| The park provides two large picnic shelters. The Bryant Grove site is situated around a central parking area and provides lakeshore swim beach, a rustic playground and a volleyball court. The Couchville site, located a short walk from the two parking areas, is located on Couchville Lake near the barrier free Lake Trail. Picnic shelters may be reserved for family reunions, church groups, or other group outings. Each shelter is convenient to restroom facilities. The park begins taking reservations for the shelters on January 1. |
| Boating: |
| Two launch ramps on J. Percy Priest Lake
Pleasure boating and water-skiing are popular on the 14,000-acre J. Percy Priest Lake. Long Hunter offers two launch ramps on J. Percy Priest Lake.
Rental boats are available at Couchville Lake during the summer-use season. There is no launch ramp on Couchville Lake for private boats. |
| Swimming: |
| Non-supervised swimming is permitted at Bryant Grove. Swimming in Couchville Lake and in the area of boat ramps is prohibited. CAUTION: The lake bottom is hazardous and you must swim at your own risk! |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Fishing on the J. Percy Priest Lake is very popular at Long Hunter. Catches include large- and small-mouth bass, rockfish, stripe, crappie, bream and catfish. There is no charge for fishing; however, all fishermen over 12 years of age must possess a valid Tennessee fishing license.
Valid TN fishing license required. |
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| Area Accommodations |
|  | Byrn-Roberts Inn - Murfreesboro, XX
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Price Range: $140 - $225
Web Site: http://www.byrn-roberts-inn.com |
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| Nature Programs: |
| Hands on learning and inter-disciplinary research are the two primary focuses of the Long Hunter State Park?s Home School Hunters. This year long outdoor classroom is geared specifically for home schooled children in the Nashville and surrounding areas. |
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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
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| Nashville's Jellystone Park
2572 Music Valley Dr
Nashville, TN
(615) 889-4225
| Nashville Koa Kampground
2626 Music Valley Dr
Nashville, TN
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| Cook Campground
3737 Bell Rd
Nashville, TN
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| 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
| Natchez Trace Parkway
5430 Pinewood Rd
Franklin, TN
(615) 790-9323
| United States Government: Campgrounds
Cages BND
Hendersonville, TN
(615) 824-4989
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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
| Hunts Outdoors
709 W Main St
Hendersonville, TN
(615) 824-1777
| Madison Bait Co
759 W Main St
Hendersonville, TN
(615) 822-0755
| 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
| Crappie USA Inc
120 Seaboard LN
Franklin, TN
(615) 377-7800
| Catfish Farm
1208 Country Rd
Franklin, TN
(615) 791-0090
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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: |
| From Nashville, take I-40 East to Mt. Juliet Road, Exit 226-A. Go south (right) 6.2 miles to the main park entrance. Or, take I-24 east to Old Hickory Boulevard, Exit 62. Go north (left) on SR171 6.4 miles to the main park entrance. |
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