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Grundy Lakes at South Cumberland State Park
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Beautiful Grundy lake with walking trails all around and Coke ovens.
This park is situated at the base of our cabin and property. The hiking trails are beautiful and within walking distance from the cabin site! Lake Number One has a public access dock, play ground and bathroom facilities. Swimming and fishing are allowed on this lake. Many picnic areas are found within this park and a basketball court is also available.
Grundy Lakes is a great place to visit. You'll find a small beach for swimming, as well as some great places to venture to. You'll see the Coke Ovens nearby as well as a few recreational spots for grilling and picnicking.
Grundy Lakes is a unique little park perfect for an afternoon picnic, a little fishing, hiking, biking, swimming and strolling around soaking up a little history. Over 100 years ago, the area that is now Grundy Lakes State Park was home to the Lone Rock Coke Ovens. These 120 “beehive” ovens were built into the ground around 1883 which worked well for the community as Tracey City was a coal mining area. It was also an area in ruin where coal had been burned into “Coke” a fuel that didn’t contain a lot of impurities and burned so hot it melted iron; one reason it was manufactured. Some of the coke ovens have been cleaned out and maintained for visitors to see the structures, while others are lined up in the woods for you to enjoy as you stroll about.
Grundy Lakes is a unique little park perfect for an afternoon picnic, a little fishing, hiking, biking, swimming and strolling around soaking up a little history. Over 100 years ago, the area that is now Grundy Lakes State Park was home to the Lone Rock Coke Ovens. These 120 “beehive” ovens were b…
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Location
587 Lakes Rd
Tracy City, TN