Frozen Head State Park consists of approximately , all but of which is classified as a state natural area. The terrain varies between to over with 14 peaks at or over . Frozen Head, the park's namesake, is the highest peak at . The mountain's name comes from its snow-capped appearance in colder months. The park's highest elevations allow for unobstructed views of East Tennessee's three main physiographic features: the Cumberland Plateau, the Tennessee Valley, and across the valley, the Great Smoky Mountains.