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June 9, 2026

How to Purchase a Day Pass (Without Breaking a Sweat)

Grab your green and hit the ground running at the Irish You Were Faster 5K on March 14 at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake. This festive, family-friendly race is packed with St. Patrick’s Day spirit, a kids’ course, and a full day of park activities after you cross the finish line.

February 24, 2026

Irish You Were Faster 5K at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake 🍀🏃‍♀️

Grab your green and hit the ground running at the Irish You Were Faster 5K on March 14 at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake. This festive, family-friendly race is packed with St. Patrick’s Day spirit, a kids’ course, and a full day of park activities after you cross the finish line.

February 2, 2026

🎨💘Valentine’s Day Paint Party at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake

Valentine’s Day plans just got way cuter. Join our Paint Party on Feb 14 at 6 PM—BYOB, door prizes, raffle fun, and a funniest cup contest where the winner scores a free night of camping.

December 23, 2025

Wedding Venue in Loudon, TN | Lakeview Lodge at Watts Bar Lake

Looking for a wedding venue near Knoxville with lake views? Discover Lakeview Lodge at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake in Loudon, TN — a private venue space with indoor comfort, flexible catering, and a scenic Watts Bar Lake backdrop.

December 11, 2025

🎅 Santa Saturdays at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake:

Santa is stopping by Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake every Saturday in December! Bring the kids, bring the pets, grab lunch at the Café (no day pass needed), and enjoy the most low-stress holiday photos of your life.

September 8, 2025

Last Call for Cannonballs: Doggy Swim at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake

End summer on a splashy note! 🐾 Join us Sunday, Sept. 28 at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake for our first-ever Doggy Swim. $5 per pup, humans free—plus Community Day Passes available for all-day park fun.

August 19, 2025

Halloween at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake: Trick-or-Treating, Costumes & 6 Spook-tacular Weekends

Make Halloween memories at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake! Enjoy six themed Hauntober Fest weekends with costumes, candy, decorating contests, and park‑wide trick‑or‑treating—open to campers and Day Pass guests.

August 13, 2025

How to Make the Most of Your Day at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake

Learn how to book and enjoy your Day Use Pass at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake. Check-in tips, pricing, waivers, and our best advice for making the most of your midweek getaway!

August 8, 2025

Sweet News at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake – Homemade Ice Cream Has Arrived!

Our new ice cream program is here with flavors like Salted Caramel Truffle, Blueberry Cheesecake, and Cinnamon Toast Crunch. Suggest your perfect scoop today!

May 6, 2025

Cabin Life at Jellystone Park™ Watts Bar Lake: A Not-So-Rugged Adventure

Ditch the sleeping bag—Jellystone Park™ at Watts Bar Lake offers a cabin experience with all the fun of camping and none of the hassle. From comfy beds to non-stop family activities, it’s the perfect not-so-rugged getaway.