Louisville Point Park park
Louisville Point Park
One of the main reasons to visit Louisville Point Park is the stunning view it offers. The park is situated on a peninsula that juts out into the Tennessee River, offering panoramic views of the surrounding landscape. Visitors can take a walk on the nature trails or sit at one of the picnic tables and enjoy the view.
Another point of interest at Louisville Point Park is the historic Fort Loudoun. The fort was built by the British in the mid-1700s to protect their interests in the area. Visitors can explore the fort and learn about its history.
Interesting facts about the area include the fact that the park was once the site of a Native American village and that it played an important role in the Civil War. Additionally, the park has been used as a filming location for several movies and TV shows, including "The Walking Dead" and "The Hunger Games."
The best time of year to visit Louisville Point Park is in the spring or fall when the weather is mild and the foliage is at its most beautiful. However, the park is open year-round, and visitors can enjoy winter activities such as hiking and birdwatching.
Overall, Louisville Point Park is a beautiful and historic destination that offers something for everyone. Whether you're interested in nature, history, or just relaxing and taking in the view, this park is well worth a visit.
Park & land designation reference
A quick legend for the federal and state land categories Snoflo tracks. Each designation comes with different rules around access, recreation, and resource extraction.
- National Park
- Large protected natural areas managed by the federal government to preserve significant landscapes, ecosystems, and cultural resources; recreation is allowed but conservation is the priority.
- State Park
- Public natural or recreational areas managed by a state government, typically smaller than national parks and focused on regional natural features, recreation, and education.
- Local Park
- Community-level parks managed by cities or counties, emphasizing recreation, playgrounds, sports, and green space close to populated areas.
- Wilderness Area
- The highest level of land protection in the U.S.; designated areas where nature is left essentially untouched, with no roads, structures, or motorized motorized access permitted.
- National Recreation Area
- Areas set aside primarily for outdoor recreation (boating, hiking, fishing, often around reservoirs, rivers, or scenic landscapes); may allow more development.
- National Conservation Area (BLM)
- BLM-managed areas with special ecological, cultural, or scientific value; more protection than typical BLM land but less strict than Wilderness Areas.
- State Forest
- State-managed forests focused on habitat, watershed, recreation, and sustainable timber harvest.
- Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Land
- Vast federal lands managed for mixed use -- recreation, grazing, mining, conservation -- with fewer restrictions than national parks or forests.
Plan your visit down to the hour
Same weather feed Snoflo's iOS app uses -- updated continuously from NOAA / yr.no.
Next 5 days, hour by hour
Temperature line with weather symbols on top, snow + rain accumulation as columns, humidity as a dotted line.
5-day forecast table
Every 3 hours, broken out across temperature, snow, rain, humidity, and wind.
| Time | Condition | Temp (°F) | Snow (in) | Rain (in) | Humidity (%) | Wind (mps) | Wind dir |
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15-day temperature & precipitation
Daily temperatures, snow, and rain projected over the next two weeks.
Area campgrounds
Snoflo-tracked campgrounds within reach of Louisville Point Park, with reservations status.
| Campground | Reservations | Toilets | View |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poland Creek | ✗ | ✓ | → |
| Yarberry Peninsula | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Look Rock - Great Smoky Mountains National Park | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Look Rock Campground | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| Lotterdale Cove | ✗ | ✗ | → |
| #02 Cane Creek | ✗ | ✗ | → |
Plan a longer trip
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Responsible recreation & Leave No Trace
- Know before you go
- Check the operator's site for hours, permit requirements, seasonal closures, and fire restrictions before heading out.
- Stay on trail
- Stick to marked paths to protect vegetation, prevent erosion, and avoid disturbing wildlife habitat.
- Respect wildlife
- Observe from a distance, never feed wildlife, and store food securely if camping is permitted on-site.
- Pack it in, pack it out
- Carry out all trash, food scraps, and gear. Many parks have limited or no trash service.
- Leave what you find
- Don't take rocks, plants, or artifacts. They make the park what it is for the next visitor.
Set push alerts in the Snoflo app
Save Louisville Point Park as a favorite, set a custom threshold (precipitation, freezing temperatures, fire-restriction days), and the iOS app will push the moment conditions cross.
About Louisville Point Park
What can I do at Louisville Point Park?
Most Snoflo-tracked parks support hiking, picnicking, and wildlife viewing. Check the operator's site for activity-specific rules (camping, fishing, paddling, hunting).
How fresh is the weather data?
The hourly forecast updates throughout the day from NOAA / yr.no. Streamflow comes live from USGS streamgauges.
When is the best time to visit?
Use the 15-day temperature & precipitation outlook on this page to plan -- pick a window with comfortable temperatures and low precipitation.
How do I get to Louisville Point Park?
Tap Directions in the hero above to open driving directions in Google Maps, or Open in map to center the Snoflo interactive map on the park.
Can I get alerts when conditions change?
Yes -- alerts are managed in the Snoflo iOS app. Favorite this park, set a threshold (temperature, precipitation), and you'll get a push the moment it crosses.
Other parks near here
Snoflo-tracked parks within driving distance of Louisville Point Park.