Big Hill Pond State Park
Area State park with wetlands and Civil War history
Tennessee state park with forested trails, ponds and Civil War earthworks; visitors come for hiking, canoeing, fishing and dispersed camping amid bottomland hardwoods.
How to Get to Big Hill Pond State Park #
Big Hill Pond State Park is located near Pocahontas, McNairy County, Tennessee. It is reached by car from I-40 (take state and county roads south through Adamsville/Pocahontas area). The park’s official Tennessee State Parks webpage has current directions and campground reservation information.
Tips for Visiting Big Hill Pond State Park #
- Arrive early to explore the park's trails and to find the Civil War interpretive signage before crowds build.
- Bring a map or download the park trail map-some paths are unmarked and intersect swampy areas after rain.
- If interested in history, look for remnants of old rail grades and interpretive markers around the pond area.
Best Time to Visit Big Hill Pond State Park #
Best visited spring through fall for hiking, birding and historical exploration; summer is hot but good for water activities.
Weather & Climate near Big Hill Pond State Park #
Big Hill Pond State Park's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1426 mm/year), wettest in March.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of -2°C. Significant rainfall (115 mm).
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February
February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (151 mm).
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April
April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (138 mm).
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May
May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Regular rainfall (99 mm).
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Significant rainfall (110 mm).
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August
August is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (85 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (140 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Significant rainfall (146 mm).
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