Sheryl Ely [email protected] Skip Sidebar Navigation. Parks Park Improvements. The Augusta Avenue entrance, along with access to the Quarry Lake, is closed.
Please respect the closure and stay clear of construction activities. The historic earthworks, as well as the Harold Lambert Overlook, remain open via the Fort Dickerson Road entrance. Directions to the quarry: From downtown, take the Henley Street Bridge south to Chapman Highway; turn right on Hawthorne across from Kern Bakery building ; stay on this road to the quarry access gate. Swimming is permitted. No lifeguard on duty. Swim at own risk. Personal flotation devices are recommended.
Non-motorized water vessels such as kayaks, canoes, etc. Additional general park rules can be found at bottom of page as well as all posted signage.
Quarry overlook at Fort Dickerson Park. One of the best-preserved earthen forts from the Civil War era rests on a knob just across the river from downtown, providing a high vantage point to get a full view of the downtown skyline as well as the high peaks of the Great Smoky Mountains. The overlook peers across the placid turquoise waters that pool in the foot deep quarry.
History buffs will enjoy wandering over to the historic Civil War fort to stroll around the interpretive trail. There are two shelters for enjoying a picnic after walking the interactive trail around the fort, which includes three authentic replica cannons. The 4 miles of multi-use natural trails wind through the woodlands from the top of the quarry cliffs to the pool below, then winds through the woods to the Earthen Fort area and back to the quarry overlook.
