Park Happenings
Camp Dunbar 2026
Pickwick Landing State Park
116 State Park Lane, Counce, TN 38326 (opens in new tab)Event Details
Ages 13-15 years old
This day camp program begins Thursday, July 9th at 1:00 pm, and will conclude on Saturday, July 11th.
Camp Dunbar
2026 marks the 91st anniversary of CCC Company 3459’s arrival at Pickwick. During “Camp Dunbar,” participants will learn about the history of Pickwick’s CCC camp through an immersive series of programs that reflect aspects of camp life and activities CCC Company 3459 engaged in during their time here.
All registered campers are encouraged to tent camp at Sandy Beach with their families, but commuters are welcome. Registration includes a pre-determined campsite at no additional charge.
Potential Camp Life Activities:
- Morning and Evening Flag Ceremony
- Campfire Building
- Campfire Cooking
- Complete a Service Project
- Vintage Base Ball
- Poetry Writing
- Kayaking
- Woodworking
Once registered, you'll receive a registration packet, a tentative daily schedule, and essential eligibility information about each camp activity.
This program is provided at a low cost thanks to the Friends of Pickwick Landing State Park. Click here for more details about the group: Friends of Pickwick Landing State Park – Pickwick Lake Tennessee
For those families that are camping, check-out will be 12:00 pm (noon) on Sunday, July 12th.
- Event Host
- Jillian Ross
- jillian.ross@tn.gov
- 731-689-3129
- Price
- $20.00
Pickwick Landing State Park, nestled in Counce, Tennessee, offers a diverse range of outdoor activities across its 1,407 acres. Situated on the shores of Pickwick Lake, the park is a haven for water enthusiasts, anglers, and nature lovers alike. With a lodge, cabins, camping facilities, a golf course, and a unique aviary, Pickwick Landing State Park provides a memorable experience for every visitor.