Laurel Run Park (Hawkins)

Laurel Run Park is a 440-acre Hawkins County Park west of Kingsport along the Holston River.  The park was the setting of the 1984 film The River and the land was transferred to Hawkins County after filming to create a park.  Today, the park has several picnic shelters, river access for fishing and hiking trails that lead to waterfalls and connect with Bays Mountain Park.

Contact Information:

364 Laurel Run Park Road

Church Hill, TN 37642

Phone: (423) 357-8110

Directions:

From Kingsport, head south on US-11 west for about 8 miles and turn left on Goshen Valley Road and cross Holston River.  In 0.9 miles, turn right on River Road and continue another 2 miles.  Turn left on Laurel Run Park Road to enter the park and go another mile to the parking area.

Map:

Points of Interest:

Kiner Creek Falls:

Kiner Creek Falls is a 20-foot waterfall on a tributary of Laurel Run.

Laurel Run Falls:

Laurel Run Falls is a scenic 12-foot waterfall just off the Laurel Run Trail.

Blog Entries:

28-May-2022: Backbone Rock

External Links:

Hawkins County website: https://www.hawkinscountytn.gov/parks.html