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Backyard Terrors Dinosaur Park

Life-sized dinosaur park and family attraction

Bluff City, Tennessee

City
Bluff City
Cell signal
weak signal
Admission
Free admission
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A delightful Bluff City oddity, Backyard Terrors is a self-built park of life-sized dinosaur sculptures created by a local artist. Kids love it. Adults can't stop taking pictures. A genuine roadside-Americana family detour, set on a quiet country road in Sullivan County.

Visit Info

sat-sun: Daylight hours (call ahead)

Hours vary, check before driving out.

Off Hwy 11E, Bluff City, TN 37618

Parking: Roadside parking.

Visitor Tips

  • Best for kids 4–12
  • Call ahead, hours informal
  • Bring a camera

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What to know before you go

Access
Outdoor terrain; some uneven ground.
Parking
Roadside parking.
Cell signal
Weak / patchy cell signal — download offline maps before you go
Tips
  • Best for kids 4–12
  • Call ahead, hours informal
  • Bring a camera
Pair this with

Pair Backyard Terrors Dinosaur Park with Ridgewood Barbecue, Bluff City Boardwalk, and Holston Heritage Museum.

Within 6 miles, you can chain these into a half-day without driving back.

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Verified 2026-05-21 · next review 2026-08-19