🏊 Natural Swimming
🔴 Difficult Free Entry ⚠️ Safety Note
🌊 About Fort Dickerson Park Quarry
A scenic flooded Civil War-era quarry turned swimming hole, just minutes from downtown Knoxville.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Cool, deep quarry water — very cold at depth
Water Type
Flooded historic quarry
Managed By
City of Knoxville Parks & Recreation
County
Knox County, Tennessee
Access Difficulty
🔴 Difficult
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
3000 Fort Dickerson Rd, Knoxville, TN 37920
Access Notes:
Easy, 5 minutes from downtown Knoxville; steep bank entry, no lifeguards, drownings have occurred — deep water, sudden drop-offs
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace