Sunday, October 4, 2026

Question: When did Scott’s Gulf Wilderness become an official state park?

Answer: May 9, 2025. Scott’s Gulf Wilderness officially became Tennessee’s 60th State Park in May 2025. Scott’s Gulf Wilderness State Park, spanning over 9,500 acres in White County, is accessible from Highway 70 near Sparta. The area is wild, remote, and deeply connected to Tennessee’s geological and cultural history.