Tims Ford Lake

About Tims Ford Lake

The clear, deep waters of the Elk River meet the steep, wooded cliffs of Times Ford Lake, Tennessee, USA. The water creates a bay and cove that is popular with anglers and boaters. There are many people living in this area, including many hunters and fishermen, but also fishermen and hunters.

The reservoir was built in 1970, when the Tims Ford Dam was completed, and began to provide water, hydropower and flood protection to the surrounding area. Together with the river Elk, the lake created by the dam is fed by several streams and surrounded by a bay and a bay. There is a 5-mile coastline to explore, making it one of the most scenic lakes in Tennessee.

Boating on the lake is not limited to gentle paddling, there are several full service marinas and moorings, as well as a number of private boat rentals.

With 10,000 hectares, the lake is large enough not to affect recreation, but fishermen can fish it from the shore or by boat. In fact, the Tim Ford Reservoir is known as one of the largest freshwater lakes in the United States and the second largest in Tennessee.

Fishermen from all over the world are attracted and several fishing tournaments are held on the lake every year. With a great spot to catch catfish, brown trout and rainbow trout, you'll be back in the water near the Tims Ford Dam in no time.

Accommodation at Tim's Ford Reservoir includes, but is not limited to, cabins in the lakeside Tims Ford State Park cabin.
The park also has a long history as one of the most environmentally friendly parks in the state of Tennessee. The park also has a large number of hiking trails and trails for hiking, biking and camping.

There is a lot to discover in the area around Tims Ford Reservoir, and there are a few restaurants that let guests dine near the water. Bear Trace Golf Course is also located on the shores of TimS Ford Reservoir and is also a popular golfing and fishing destination.

The Tennessee Walking Horse Museum is the self-proclaimed "Tennessee Walking Horse Capitol of the World" and houses the world's largest collection of Tennessee Walking Horses. Tennessee's "Walking Horse Walker" was bred to carry plantation owners across their land. Her smooth gait and incredible stamina make her a Tennessee treasure and a popular tourist attraction.

Founded in 1866 by Jasper Newton, it is the oldest registered distillery in the United States and still proudly bears the number 1 on the label. Historic Lynchburg is also a charming town to explore, and less than an hour from Tims Ford Reservoir is Daniel Boone State Park, home to the Tennessee Museum of Natural History.

For visitors who prefer adventure away from the world, it is home to Space Camp and has the only manned space station in the United States and one of the few in North America. There are many reasons to visit Tim's Ford Reservoir, but there is no reason not to visit it again and again, especially with its beautiful views of Tennessee and the Tennessee River.