Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation Deputy Commissioner Brock Hill, Tennessee Rep. Clark Boyd and Tennessee Sen. Mark Pody toured the newly renovated campgrounds on May 24 at Cedars of Lebanon State Park. The campgrounds are complete and will be open for Memorial Day weekend.
"This project is part of an overall $170 million effort by the Haslam administration to revitalize state parks," Hill said. "These investments will help sustain our facilities and enhance the visitors' experience."
The $2.2 million campground renovation project included widening and lengthening the campsite pads to accommodate current camping trends, adding 50 amp electrical service and providing potable water to all campground loop 3 sites. In addition, the project installed new bathhouses at campground loops 2 and 3. Cedars of Lebanon State Park also recently completed ADA access upgrades across the park.
"I am excited to see this money invested in Cedars of Lebanon State Park," said Tennessee Rep. Clark Boyd. "These improvements are much needed and will certainly enhance the park, which is a tremendous asset for the people of Wilson County and the surrounding area."
"Cedars of Lebanon State Park is such a Tennessee treasure," said Tennessee Sen. Mark Pody. "I am very pleased with the renovations which make the park more attractive and welcoming for our local citizens and visitors alike. These new improvements and opportunities will encourage more people to visit and discover this wonderful park system and I am happy to have supported them."
"Tennessee State Parks are critical to our local communities," Hill added. "Our parks generate local tax revenues, create jobs and offer health and wellness opportunities for our citizens."
"Gov. Haslam and the legislature understand the importance of Tennessee State Parks to our local economies and our quality of life, and I'm appreciative for their efforts over the past seven years to make our system one of the best in the nation."
To make a camping reservation at Cedars of Lebanon State Park, please call (615) 443-2769 or visit https://tnstateparks.com/parks/about/cedars-of-lebanon.
