Bear Trace at Cumberland Mountain State Park

Bear Trace at Cumberland Mountain State Park is an 18-hole, par-72 Jack Nicklaus Signature course located in Crossville, Tennessee. The layout stretches to 6,900 yards from the gold tees and features multiple tee options ranging from 5,073 to 6,928 yards, accommodating golfers of all skill levels.

The course design leverages significant elevation changes and natural landscape features, including flowing brooks and clustered mature pine trees. True to Nicklaus design philosophy, the course offers numerous risk/reward opportunities throughout the layout, allowing both competitive and recreational players to find appropriate challenge levels.

Bear Trace at Cumberland Mountain has received substantial recognition in the golf industry. Golf Magazine named it one of the top ten courses playable in North America in 1999, while Golf Digest recognized it as one of Tennessee's top ten courses in 2001. Golfweek Magazine ranked it the number one public course in Tennessee for both 2012 and 2013. The course is considered one of the most sought-after among Tennessee's Jack Nicklaus-designed Bear Trace properties.

The facility offers a driving range, practice green, on-site dining, club rentals, and golf instruction. Cumberland Mountain State Park provides additional amenities including cabins and campsites for overnight visitors.