Wondering when the color of fall leaves will peak in 2022 near Clarksville and surrounding areas and where best to see them?
David Angotti can tell you. He is a statistical expert and the co-founder of the site SmokyMountains.com. His love for weather, travel, technology, and the autumn season led him to begin developing a nationwide fall leaf map in 2013 after one Smoky Mountains visitor too many inquired with him when the leaves would be at their fall best.
What started as a fun side-project quickly became the most respected nationwide fall leaf map and one of the best fall resources in the country. Now, tens of millions of people use his map each year to plan everything from photography trips to weddings. But the most common users are simply people wondering when the leaves will peak near them, just like you're wondering when leaves will be at their best fall color in Clarksville!
While not an exact science, the predictive map uses a complex algorithm that carefully analyzes several million data points and outputs approximately 50,000 predictive data pieces to determine when leaves will peak in each part of the country.
Check out the map below to see when the leaves will peak near Tennessee or another part of the country. Simply move the slider along the bottom to see when leaves are expected to reach peak color in Clarksville
Where to go leaf peeping in Clarksville and surrounding areas
While at Macaroni KID Clarksville we don't use scientific data to determine the best place to go in the Clarksville area to see fall leaves, we think we have pretty good intel!
Here are my family's top five places near Clarksville/Nashville to go leaf-peeping:
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RADNOR LAKE STATE PARK
Suggested time to visit: Mid to Late October
Radnor Lake is located 20 minutes south of downtown Nashville. This day-use park is also a natural area known for abundant wildlife viewing opportunities. The park is centered around a lake and offers both paved and natural hiking trails. Find overnight accommodations at nearby Montgomery Bell or Cedars of Lebanon State Park.
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TIMS FORD STATE PARK
Suggested time to visit: Mid to Late October
Tims Ford is located an hour and a half southeast of Nashville and a little over 2 hours from Clarksville in Lynchburg, Tennessee, home to the Jack Daniells distillery. The park sits on Tims Ford Lake and offers paddling, boating, fishing, hiking, golfing, mountain biking, and hunting on nearby hunting lands. Cabins overlooking the lake are available along with RV and tent campsites.
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MONTGOMERY BELL STATE PARK
Suggested time to visit: Mid to Late October
Montgomery Bell is located 40 minutes west of Nashville and less than an hour drive from Clarksville in Burns, Tennessee. This location is ideal for anyone looking to experience the outdoors and Nashville in one trip. The park offers three lakes, hiking, paddling, fishing, golfing, birding, and mountain biking. The park offers overnight accommodations and dining at The Lodge which was fully renovated in 2020. The park also offers cabins and RV and tent campsites.
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FALL CREEK FALLS STATE PARK
Suggested time to visit: Late October
Located an hour south of Cookeville, Fall Creek Falls offers incredible hiking, overlooks, waterfalls, and overnight accommodations. One of the most popular Tennessee State Parks, overnight stays at Fall Creek Falls should be planned at least a month in advance. The park offers campsites, and a new lodge with 85 guest rooms that opened in late November 2021. If overnight accommodations are booked at Fall Creek Falls, cabins and campsites are available at nearby Cumberland Mountain State Park.
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NATCHEZ TRACE STATE PARK
Suggested time to visit: Late October to Early November
Natchez Trace is located 40 minutes northeast of Jackson, Tennessee and less than a 2 hour drive from Clarksville. The park offers an authentic wilderness retreat with paddling, hiking, boating, fishing, archery, firing range, horseback riding, and nearby opportunities for hunting and ATV riding on wildlife management land. The incredible Lodge at Natchez Trace offers hotel-style rooms with views of Pin Oak Lake. The park also offers cabins, camping cabins, and tent/RV campsites.
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