Reelfoot Lake Camping
  • Tranquil lake scene with a wooden dock in the distance, surrounded by lush green foliage and trees under a clear blue sky, conveying serenity.
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    Camping at Reelfoot Lake

    Reelfoot Lake State Park is located in northwest Tennessee and is centered around a shallow lake known for its fishing, boating, and wildlife viewing. The park’s flooded forest landscape creates a setting unlike any other in the state, with open water, wetlands, and wooded shoreline. 

    Camping options include sites for tents and RVs with electrical and water hookups, as well as primitive camping. Some campsites are located directly along the lakeshore.

    • Calm lake with cypress trees reflecting in the water under a clear blue sky.
    • A picnic table by a lake under a clear blue sky.
    • Forest campsite with a picnic table, overlooking a lake.
    • Concrete slab surrounded by tall trees in a wooded area.
    • Concrete pad in a forest surrounded by tall trees under a clear blue sky.
    • Campsite by a lake with trees, fire pit, and clear sky.
    • Concrete RV pad surrounded by autumn trees in a sunny park.
    • Pathway through a park with trees under a clear blue sky.
    • Restroom building in a wooded area, metal roof, surrounded by trees.
    • Playground with slides and climbing structures in a park.

    Reelfoot Lake South Campground

    Tent & RV

    The campground is located on Tennessee Highway 21-22, on the south end of Reelfoot Lake. There are paved RV and tent campsites. Sites have 20-, 30-, and 50-amp electrical hookups, as well as water hookups. There are three bathhouses with restrooms. Two bathhouses have hot showers and one has a washer, dryer, and dishwashing area. There is a dump station located at the entrance. 

    Please note: The South Campground is extremely busy during April and May.

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    • Grassy park with picnic table, trees, and a numbered post.
    • Red SUV and tent in a green campsite with trees nearby.
    • Campsite clearing with trees, picnic table, and path.
    • Park scene with trees, grassy field, and a picnic table.
    • Gravel campsite with picnic table, surrounded by trees and parked vehicles.

    Reelfoot Lake Airpark North Campground

    Tent & RV

    There are 14 RV campsites with gravel pads, 30-amp electrical hookups, and water hookups. There are also 10 primitive tent-only campsites. Each campsite includes a fire ring and water access. A dump station and a bathhouse with hot showers and heat are nearby.

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    Rates subject to change. Applicable taxes and fees applied at checkout. A $5 non-refundable reservation fee is required.  

    Details You Should Know

    • Campground Hosts

      Campground Hosts are available at the South Campground.  

    • Check-In / Check-out

      Check-in time is 4:00 pm. Check-out time is 12:00 noon. The Check-in Station is located in the Camp Store.

    • Boating and Paddling

      Boat Launch Ramp area nearby. An Accessible Paddling launch is available at Kirby Pocket. Boats are available for rent from a privately owned facility within 1-5 miles.  

    • Fishing Needs

      Bait is available approximately 2 miles away at privately owned bait shops with fishing supplies. A fish cleaning house, fitted with electricity and water, is available at Kirby Pocket. 

    • Quiet Time

      Quiet hours take place every day from 10:00 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

    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.  

    • Protect TN Forests 

      To learn more about the pests that threaten Tennessee and what you can do to help prevent the introduction and spread of invasive pests click the link below.

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    • Don’t Move Firewood 

      To learn more about Don’t Move Firewood click the link below.

       

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    • Find Firewood Vendors 

      Firewood is available on-site or locally.

    Firewood is available for purchase at the Visitor Center and the South Campground Camp Store.

    Accessibility at Reelfoot Lake

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

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    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, a can of chili, or those matches you forgot to pack. 

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