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Reelfoot Lake State Park
Birdwatchers and boaters love this park’s unique environment.
A series of violent earthquakes in the early 19th century created the unique ecosystem of Reelfoot Lake State Park. Located in the northwest corner of Tennessee, the park is home to a 15,000-acre lake, which is a flooded forest—while cypress trees rise above the water, submerged cypress stumps lie beneath. The shallow lake offers boating and fishing, but swimming is not permitted. The park has five easy hiking trails that range from a half-mile to two miles in length and are popular for watching birds, including golden and American bald eagles. Two campgrounds are suitable for RVs campers and tents.
A series of violent earthquakes in the early 19th century created the unique ecosystem of Reelfoot Lake State Park. Located in the northwest corner of Tennessee, the park is home to a 15,000-acre lake, which is a flooded forest—while cypress trees rise above the water, submerged cypress stumps lie beneath. The shallow lake offers boating and fishing, but swimming is not permitted. The park has five easy hiking trails that range from a half-mile to two miles in length and are popular for watching birds, including golden and American bald eagles. Two campgrounds are suitable for RVs campers and tents.
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1 campground in Reelfoot Lake State Park
Tucked in the northwest corner of Tennessee is a thriving ecosystem that is distinctive from any other park in the state. It’s actually a flooded forest, with majestic white cedar trees, aquatic plants, and flowers, and more birds than you could ever hope to see in one spot. Reelfoot Lake encompasses 15,000 acres, perfect for boating and fishing ( Read more...
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Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation
- Booking in advance can be easily done online or by phone up to one year in advance.
- The larger South Campground is the most popular of the two sites and gets extremely busy in April and May—make reservations well in advance.
- Double-check your dates before booking—a non-refundable booking fee applies.
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When to Go
Reelfoot Lake State Park is open year-round, but for wildlife lovers, the best time to visit is during January and February when thousands of bald eagles arrive. At this time, park staff lead daily bald eagle and waterfowl tours and the annual Reelfoot Eagle Festival takes place in February. Deep swamp canoe trips are offered in March and April and scenic pontoon boat tours are offered May through September. Visit in fall to see hundreds of migrating white pelicans.
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