Red Clay State Historic Park is located in the extreme southwest corner of Bradley County in Tennessee, just above the Tennessee-Georgia state line.

The park encompasses 263-acres of narrow valleys formerly used as cotton and pasture land.  There are also forested ridges that average 200 feet or more above the valley floor. The site contains a natural landmark, the Blue Hole Spring, which arises from beneath a limestone ledge to form a deep pool that flows into Mill Creek, a tributary of the Conasauga and Coosa River system.  The spring was used by the Cherokee for their water supply during council meetings.

Special Events

27th annual Cherokee Days of Recognition at Red Clay is August 1-2, 2009
Learn about Cherokee culture with attractions including Cherokee traditional and fancy dancers, storytelling and living history demonstrations. Activities begin at 10 a.m. EDT each day. Admission is free.

Picnic Facilities

Red Clay has a 100-person capacity picnic pavilion and 18 individual picnic tables. The picnic shelter may be reserved up to one year in advance and is equipped with a grill, a water fountain and restrooms.

Individual picnic tables each have a grill and are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Other Activities

Behind the amphitheatre near the picnic area is an entrance to a 1.7 mile loop trail which goes to the Overlook Tower. The trail is a moderate grade and is well marked. A short nature trail begins at the spring and ends at the farmstead.

Tour Buses

Tour buses are welcome.