State Park · Tennessee

Edgar Evins State Park

Location: DeKalb County, Tennessee
Nearest town: 8.6 miles north of Smithville
Type: State Park

About Edgar Evins State Park

Center Hill Lake, a reservoir formed on the Caney Fork River, defines the shoreline this park sits along, and the land itself is leased from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers rather than owned outright by the state. The park covers 6,300 acres, giving visitors a large stretch of lakefront terrain to explore. Its identity is tied directly to the impounded river system, making the water as much a part of the place as the surrounding land.

Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.

Getting there

Edgar Evins State Park is in DeKalb County, Tennessee, 8.6 miles north of Smithville. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.

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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.