Johnsonville State Historic Park
 Located off U.S. Hwy. 70, the park is named for Military Governor Andrew Johnson. This 600-acre park on the eastern side of Kentucky Lake overlooks the site of the Battle of Johnsonville. Interpretive tours are available.
Fishing
Visitors can enjoy fishing from the banks of the Tennessee River. Catches may include catfish, bream, crappie and bass. A valid Tennessee fishing license is required.
Tennessee Fishing Regulations
Hiking Trails
A six mile hiking trail leads the visitors throughout the park area. Hikers will pass by the historical portions of Johnsonville and the Union encampment including well-preserved redoubts, rifle pits, cemeteries, railroad turn-around, and home locations.
Contact the park for more information.
Historic Park
Johnsonville State Historic Park is named for Military Governor Andrew Johnson. This 600-acre park on the eastern side of Kentucky Lake overlooks the site of the Battle of Johnsonville.
On November 4, 1864, at Johnsonville, Major General Nathan Bedford Forrest's cavalry took up artillery positions on the west bank of the Tennessee River. Calvary forces under Forrest sank four Federal gunboats downstream and destroyed a Union Army supply depot on the east bank at Johnsonville.
Four of the original breastworks (rifle pits) are beautifully preserved. Two large forts in the park are open to visitors. Interpretive tours are available.
Picnic Facilities
The park has two small picnic shelters that can accommodate up to 25 people. Each shelter is equipped with a grill and water spigots are located nearby. Reservations are accepted for the picnic shelters.
In addition, there are twenty-five individual picnic areas, each equipped with a grill and water spigot.
Contact the park for reservations for one of the shelters.
Programs
A variety of planned programs and activities including guided tours, slide shows and wildlife presentations are available. The Wildlife Presentation, History of Tennessee and Battle of Johnsonville programs are offered year-round and travel to schools. A park naturalist is on duty throughout the summer months.
Other Activities
Some of the activities include playgrounds, volleyball, badminton, basketball, horseshoes, and ping-pong. Equipment can be checked out from the park office free of charge.
Tour Buses
Tour buses are welcome.
Plan Your Trip
Hours of Operation
Day-Use Area: 8 a.m. - sundown
Directions
Take I-40 to Exit 143. Take Highway 13 North for 13 miles. Take Highway 70 West to New Johnsonville, then follow the signs to the park.
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