Paris Landing Camping

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  • Camping at Paris Landing

    Paris Landing State Park is located along the western shore of the Tennessee River on Kentucky Lake. The park offers wide-open lake views and easy access to water-based recreation, along with trails and other outdoor activities such as golfing and birding. 

    The main campground offers sites for tents and RVs with water and electric hookups. There are also a handful of primitive sites and camping cabins.

    Paris Landing Main Campground and Primitive Sites

    Tent & RV

    The Main Campground offers RV campsites with water and 30 or 50-amp electric and some primitive campsites. RV Campsites can accommodate RVs up to 38 feet in length. In the campground, there are two bathhouses (one may be closed seasonally), a dump station, a laundry room, and a camp store.

    Eagle Base Group Campground

    Group Camp

    Big Eagle Base Group Campsite is an approximately 2.5-acre tent camping area situated on the shores of Kentucky Lake. It features almost 700 feet of lake frontage and the majority of the camp area is grassy open space. 

    Amenities include a bathhouse with showers, a picnic shelter, three fire rings, a large charcoal grill, and a kayak/canoe launch. Limited water and electricity are available on site. This site will accommodate groups of up to 50 people or approximately 40 tents. If you are interested in reserving this site for your group, please call the number for group campsite information.

    All rates subject to change. Taxes and fees are added upon reservation.   

    Details You Should Know

    • Campground Ammenities

      In the Main Campground, there are two bathhouses, a dump station, and a laundry room available year-round to guest.

      Please note: one of the bathhouses may be closed seasonally. 

    • Pets

      The campgrounds are pet-friendly, but all pets must be kept on leash. Pets are allowed in the camping cabins for a fee of $9 per pet/night. Additional charges may apply for any damage that occurs to furnishings.  

    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. Firewood is available at the Camp Store for a $5 cash donation that supports the Friends of Paris Landing.

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    • Find Firewood Vendors

      Firewood is available on-site or locally.

    Accessibility at Paris Landing

    Visit the park’s accessibility page to see detailed accessibility information.

    Visit the Camp Store

    The park’s camp store is your best spot for finding gear, snacks and accessories to make your camping experience exceptional. The camp store is your go-to destination for a cold drink or those matches you forgot to pack.

    Address:
    Buchanan, TN 38222

    Hours: Open seasonal hours.

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