Nathan Bedford Forrest Group Lodge
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Campgrounds, Baseball Field, and Volleyball Court Closed for Renovations
Due to structural renovations, the Happy Hollow and Lakefront Campgrounds, the baseball field, and the volleyball court are closed. We anticipate a reopening of all areas in early 2027. Please watch our alerts and our social media accounts for the most updated information.
Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions, please contact the park office.
GPS Information
To get the most direct route to our Park Office when using GPS, please use the park address - 1825 Pilot Knob Road Eva, TN 38333. If you use the park name, it sends you to the back gate which is the long route, depending on your starting point, and there is no cell phone reception.
Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park’s Group Camp offers a scenic, all-in-one retreat for larger gatherings.
Located on Kentucky Lake and the Tennessee River, the group camp provides a peaceful setting where guests can come together, unplug, and enjoy time outdoors. With easy access to hiking trails, lake views, and open spaces for group activities, it’s an ideal choice for retreats, camps, reunions, and organized stays that want both shared spaces and a true park experience—without sacrificing convenience or comfort.
Group Lodge Details
Sunday - Thursday: $319 per night
Friday - Saturday: $436 per night
This modern group lodge has a maximum capacity of 64 persons. The lodge features a large commercial kitchen, a dining/meeting hall and two bunk units, each with toilet and shower facilities. It is completely equipped for food preparation and serving, but no linens are provided. The kitchen is equipped with two commercial ovens, stove with 10 burners, a large commercial refrigerator, an ice maker, and an 18 cu. ft. freezer. There is a 2-night minimum rental for this facility and a 3-night minimum on holidays.
There is a Group Lodge Dining Hall available to rent for a minimum of 1 day, Monday-Thursday for $115. It has a maximum capacity of 64 people.
Reservations for this facility can be made by calling the park office.
New in 2019! Renovations: new bunks; new floors; bottle filling stations; HVAC system update; improved showers; and ADA upgrades.
Need some ideas of what your group can do while here? Take a look at the Group Adventure Guide.
Featured Amenities
- Commercial Kitchen
- Dining Hall
- Meeting Hall
- Bunk Units
- Full Bathrooms
- Serving Utensils
- Serving Dishes
- Cooking Utensils
- Cookware
- Two Commercial Ovens
- Stove
- Commercial Kitchen
- Refrigerator
- Freezer
- Ice Maker
- ADA/Wheelchair Accessibility
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Bunks
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Dining Hall
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Deck
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Fire Pit
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Full Bathrooms
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Accessibility Ramps
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Accessible Parking
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Meeting Hall
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Commercial Kitchen
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Pantry Space
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Picnic Tables
Have a smaller group to entertain?
Explore our additional group options!
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Group Campground
50 guestsThe Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park Group Campground offers the ideal setting for groups seeking a unique outdoor experience in a private camp. This primitive group tent-camping area is located in a large, open field with access to the park’s trail system as well as a perennial stream. This campground is frequented by deer, turkey, butterflies, and more. It has an authentic feel of getting back to nature.
Water may be collected on-site, but it must be treated before use. A grill and central fire ring offer areas for cooking and gathering for evening campfire stories. Parking is available for twenty cars.
Campsite capacity is fifty people; however, arrangements for larger capacity groups may be made in advance by calling the park office.
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Nathan Bedford Forrest Rustic Log Cabin
1 bedroom 2 beds 1 bathNathan Bedford Forrest State Park has one Rustic Log Cabin available on a secluded ridge overlooking Kentucky Lake. The historic cabin is a renovated 1930’s log cabin that features a wood-burning fireplace, a full kitchen, and a covered back porch complete with a glider and a view of Kentucky Lake. Make your reservations early, as this is the park’s most popular cabin. -
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Nathan Bedford Forrest Deluxe Cabins
2 bedrooms 4 beds 2 bathsNathan Bedford Forrest State Park features seven deluxe cabins. Each cabin has a fully furnished kitchen, air conditioning, a gas-log fireplace, cable television, Wi-Fi, and a phone. There is also an outside grill and a deck facing the river. Bed and bath linens are provided, although there is no maid service. -
Firewood Policy
Tennessee State Parks asks that ALL campfires be made with heat-treated wood or downed wood collected inside the park, near the campsite. Please refrain from bringing untreated wood into the park.
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