Tims Ford Lake

Tims Ford Lake is located in Franklin County, Tennessee. It has a shoreline of almost 250 miles and occupies an area of 7,745 acres. Tims Ford Lake is just 11 miles from Winchester and Lynchburg, Tennessee; the lake is also 85 miles from Chattanooga and Nashville, Tennessee.

Out on the Lake

Tims Ford allows for motorized boats to operate at slow no-wake speeds. Lake View Marina has options for pontoon boat rentals and launch sites. The state park also offers kayak and canoe rentals.

Tims Ford Lake is home to both the striped, smallmouth, spotted, and largemouth bass and walleye species of fish. Popular fishing sites in Tims Ford include Elk River and Hurricane, Little Hurricane, and Lost Creeks.

The state park also offers golfing, hiking, swimming, and many other outdoor activities.

Explore Tennessee 

If you want a little time away from the lake, Tennessee is home to cities rich in fun activities for the whole family. 

Spend time in Chattanooga doing things like private helicopter tours, Lookout Mountain tours, Tennessee Aquarium, Chattanooga Zoo, and Ruby Falls. Enjoy local cuisine at restaurants such as Chattanooga Choo Choo, Hickory Pit Bar-B-Que, and the Public Grill.

Nashville is a historic city home to the Grand Ole Opry, Country Music Hall of Fame, Johnny Cash Museum, Nashville Parthenon, and much, much more. It's a city packed to the brim of activities to fill your day with. Local food favorites include Jack's Bar-B-Que, Midtown Cafe, The Row Kitchen and Pub, and Robert's Western World.

Nearby Airports and Hospitals 

Tullahoma Regional Airport is just a 15-mile drive from Tims Ford Lake. The lake is an hour and a half from Nashville International Airport and Chattanooga Airport.

Nearby medical centers include Lynchburg Medical Center (14 miles) and Vanderbilt Tullahoma-Harton Hospital (15 miles). An hour and thirty minutes away is Nashville General Hospital.

Tims Ford is the Dream Destination 

Tims Ford Lake has some of the best variety for fun both at and away from the lake and is a great place for both relaxation and a day on the town.