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Airpark North Campground — Reelfoot Lake State Park

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Airpark North Campground, near Reelfoot Lake State Park, is a solid choice for those looking to enjoy a peaceful camping experience. With tent and RV sites available, you’ll find a nice mix of amenities, including clean bathrooms and showers that even have heat lamps—perfect for those cooler nights.

The campground is just steps away from the lake, making it a great spot for fishing or simply soaking in the views. Visitors have mentioned the well-shaded sites, which help keep things comfortable during the day. One camper noted, “Our site was just steps away from the beautiful lake,” highlighting the easy access to nature.

For families, there’s a playground to keep the kids entertained, and if you’re up for a little adventure, the nearby Wildlife Refuge offers a chance to see some amazing wildlife. Some campers appreciated the quieter atmosphere of the north campground, especially if you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle.

While the campground may not be the most scenic around, it has plenty of trees and a peaceful vibe. Just keep in mind that some sites are a bit close together, so if you prefer more space, it’s worth checking out your options. Whether you’re passing through or planning a longer stay, Airpark North Campground has a lot to offer for a relaxing getaway.

Description

Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation

Reelfoot

There are 14 RV campsites (up to 35 feet) with 30-amp electrical hookups and water hookups. There are also 10 primitive tent only campsites. A dump station and a bathhouse with hot showers and heat are nearby.

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Airpark North Campground — Reelfoot Lake State Park is located in Tennessee

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36.4297345 N
89.375457 W

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The Art Farm Women’s Retreat

1 hr 20 min away

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1 hr 19 min from Jackson
1 hr 22 min from Paducah
1 hr 50 min from Cape Girardeau
1 hr 58 min from Jonesboro

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Jan K.

Guide

Reviewed Oct. 26, 2021

Liked everthing

This was a 1 night stay, just passing through. Glad we found this gem. Mid week in October, so the campground was 1/4 full. Our site was just steps away from the beautiful lake. Water, power and nicely shaded. Sparkling clean bathrooms and showers (with heat lamps!). Took a short drive to the Wildlife Refuge. Quick walk to the Blue Bank Fish House for a great dinner. Would stay here again.

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Month of VisitOctober

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Dana B.

Guide

Reviewed Jul. 12, 2021

North Campground

Definitely choose the north campground (airport) if you are looking for a quieter, less claustrophobic camping experience. We stayed here in a tent. Everyone else had RVs so we had the bathroom and showers to ourselves. Bathrooms were clean and we had no problems with airport noise. It’s not the most scenic campground in the world, but there are plenty of trees and it’s very quiet. Plus, less bugs because you aren’t right next to the water.

Site7 (Airpark/North Campground)

Month of VisitMay

Meagan L.

Scout

Reviewed May. 24, 2021

Nice Weekend

We enjoyed a nice weekend at Reelfoot. It rained the week before so the sites were very muddy. There’s a nice playground for the kids. The higher number sites are by the highway so there’s a lot of noise.

Month of VisitApril

Jared B.

Guide

Reviewed Apr. 7, 2021

Airport side review

We had spot 5 and 6. The area is quiet and nice it’s right next to a little airport that no one really uses. The water is on the wrong side on the site so bring a extra hose.

Dennis G.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 5, 2020

Campers and mosquitoes oh my!

Close doesn't begin to describe the camp sites! Spots are crammed into every conceivable space at any imaginable angle. Some sites are "waterfront" but you can't access the water nor see the sunsets for the reeds and Cyprus trees. Decently level asphalt pads with electric and water.

Shana D.

Legend

Reviewed Nov. 25, 2019

Maybe next time :(

We decided to make the 2 hour drive to do a one night camp here and explore the area. We checked online and saw that several spots were open, so we went without reservation. When we finally made it to the park, we were greeted with a"closed" office. Apparently the office at the campground closes everyday from 12p-1p for lunch. We decided to drive through the park and look for a spot to settle in on. After making part of the first loop, we immediately saw why there were so many unreserved spots...A good 90% of the campground was underwater! The handful of sites that were still open for use had pools of water standing on the site. Hard pass for us. I wish this would have been listed as a warning on the TNSP website.

We drove to the visitors center to check that area out and consider the 2nd campground that is not on the water. We were greeted with another"closed" sign but no other signage about the hours or when they would reopen. We walked around outside and viewed the beautiful eagles, owls and hawks. We never found the other campground due to poor signage, so we left without actually getting to camp here. Very disappointed with everything being closed. Will have to try again in the spring.

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Will B.

Guide

Reviewed Sep. 21, 2019

Air park

We stayed at the air park camp ground it was quite and nice.

Randy Jessica M.

Traveler

Reviewed Sep. 5, 2019

needed up grade

It needs to be updated and they need to tell you when you call about all the fee along with the price.

Month of VisitAugust

Barbara W.

Traveler

Reviewed Aug. 2, 2018

Beautiful place! Very picturesque!

Great place to camp! Lots of shade. Bathhouse is nice.

Josh P.

Traveler

Reviewed Jun. 23, 2018

Pretty cool

Pretty awesome place the visitors center is really cool lots of bald eagles 🦅 snakes 🐍 and fish 🐟 to check out!

Lynn G.

Ranger

Reviewed Sep. 30, 2017

Airpark/North campground

Exceptional canoeing and wildlife! This park is like nothing else, it’s a flooded forest. You can kayak among this and other lovely bayou environments, lakes, etc. I love this park and have enjoyed it in all seasons. You will need a watercraft of some sort or you will be kicking yourself for not being able to enjoy it fully. You can rent canoes and boats nearby but not at the park itself. Nice easy hiking trails too. Close to town for restaurants and necessities.

There are two campgrounds. This review is for Airport/North Campground. This is the smaller of the two, which is great for seclusion but it also has fewer amenities and is further from the park offices. There are no showers but you can drive to the other campground to use those. Each site is much more spacious.

Yay: Amazing kayaking, great wildlife!

Nay: there are only about a dozen sites here, but they are reservable. Not as close to the water as at South Campground. You have to drive to see most of the park.

**Surprise: take one of the many ranger-led tours by land or boat!! We did a bird watching tour that was incredible, we got close to so many different species. **

Sara S.

Legend

Reviewed Jul. 26, 2016

unique lake

What a fun day! We did some hiking here, but the real draw was the unique cypress trees in the lake. We did a little boat trip on a pontoon, which was pretty great! The northern campground is smaller and was less busy when we visited. The sites are decently spread-out but have little seclusion due to the lack of tree cover and such things. South campground looked a bit more wooded, but there were many more sites. (some even right on the water!). Such a distinctive place- we said we would do some kayaking if we ventured here again.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are fires allowed at Airpark North Campground — Reelfoot Lake State Park?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Airpark North Campground — Reelfoot Lake State Park, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Is there cell phone reception at Airpark North Campground — Reelfoot Lake State Park?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is no coverage for AT&T, no coverage for T-Mobile, and no coverage for Verizon.

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