Around Soddy-Daisy
Herons, warblers, migration season, and somewhere to bring the good lens.
Admission not posted — check Chattanooga Audubon Society
Audubon Acres
130 acres of prime birdwatching and bird photography along South Chickamauga Creek, with over 5 miles of trails and a Cherokee arboretum.
5+ miles of trails through woodlands, open fields and wetlands along South Chickamauga …
Free
Booker T. Washington State Park
Fishing, birdwatching and boat/paddling access on Chickamauga Lake, with a significant civil rights history.
353-acre park on the shores of Chickamauga Lake with fishing, birdwatching, boat and pa…
Park entry is free; camping and marina services have separate fees
Harrison Bay State Park
Fishing, paddling, birding and picnicking on Chickamauga Lake — plus one of Tennessee's largest fully accessible playgrounds.
Wheelchair access · Restrooms
Free
North Chickamauga Creek Gorge State Natural Area
Fishing, seasonal kayaking, birdwatching and picnicking in a creek gorge natural area.
Open 8:00 AM - 7:00 PM. Creek gorge trails for fishing, seasonal kayaking, birdwatching…
Free
Pine Tree Bird Sanctuary and Park
A pine-shaded park overlooking Soddy Lake — kayaking, picnics and bird watching.
We haven’t looked closely at access here yet