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Reelfoot Lake State Park Campground, near Tiptonville, Tennessee, is a scenic spot that offers a unique blend of nature and comfort. With sites that provide water and electric hookups, it’s a solid choice for those looking to camp with a few modern conveniences.

The campground is surrounded by beautiful cypress trees and offers access to the stunning Reelfoot Lake, known for its picturesque views and wildlife. Visitors have enjoyed kayaking on the lake and exploring the nearby boardwalks, making it a great place for outdoor activities. One camper shared, “Kayaking the lake is a really awesome activity,” highlighting the fun you can have on the water.

Facilities here include clean bathrooms and showers, which many campers have praised. While some sites are close to the main road, others offer a more secluded experience, especially those near the water. Just be mindful of the local wildlife, as some campers have mentioned the presence of snakes in the area.

If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle, Reelfoot Lake State Park Campground provides a peaceful retreat with plenty of opportunities for relaxation and adventure. Whether you’re setting up a tent, parking your RV, or renting a cabin, you’ll find a welcoming atmosphere and beautiful surroundings to enjoy.

Fee Info

The $5 reservation fee per site is non-refundable.

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Location

Reelfoot Lake State Park Campgrounds is located in Tennessee

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Directions

Located on Tennessee Highway 21-22, on southend of Reelfoot Lake.

Address

2595 State Route 21E
Tiptonville, TN 38079

Coordinates

36.35400064 N
89.4130004 W

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  • Drive-In
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  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites

Features

For Campers

  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 50 Amp Hookups
  • Big Rig Friendly

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16 Reviews

Reviewed Mar. 9, 2025

Flooded and construction

Did not have reservation or call ahead as website listed campsite availability. We arrived before 4:45 but everything closed at 4:30- offices, visitor center ect. No one answered phone #s nor gave any after-hour access information. From what we could see the campsites appeared flooded and a lot of construction. Why not list on website or at least have on your phone message? Hope to be this way again and will try again but not without talking with someone in the park

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Month of VisitMarch
Reviewed May. 6, 2023

Reeled in at Reelfoot SP

This is a great state park campground, with the water and electric close to each pad, Although some sites have water on one side & electric on the other! The camp sites out along the main road actually faced the main road, so your front door opens on to the main road about 75' away. Camp sites on the water are great, but it's not an easy walk in to the water, there are cypress knuckles and no beaches. campsites along the end and side between 19 - 25 are actually backed by swampy overgrown woods, rather than actual waterfront. There are a lot of snakes so be aware of those.

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Month of VisitMay
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Reviewed Mar. 11, 2023

This place is flooded (March 7, 2023)

I booked this place because I was excited about the boardwalk and the trees growing out of the water. We didn’t really get to enjoy much of the campground because it was flooded.

Bathrooms were very clean and showers were awesome. Staff was very nice and helpful.

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Reviewed Sep. 28, 2022

Mosquitos

We spent 3 days here with a back in lake front site. The mosquitos would eat you alive, even with repellant. The lake is a famous Tennessee landmark, known for the beech trees in and surrounding the lake. Make sure you go to the visitor center with the raptors and boardwalk. Kayaking the lake is a really awesome activity. The campground is a little rundown, but still nice.

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake State Park Campgrounds by Paul B., September 28, 2022
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Reviewed Aug. 14, 2021

Beautiful flat campground.

Picturesque campground on reelfoot lake near tiptonville tn. 2 out of 3 bathrooms operational. Showers are free. Many cypress trees. Clean. About 3/4 full this weekend.

Site65
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake State Park Campgrounds by Harry C., August 14, 2021
Reviewed Sep. 8, 2020

Older campground, some sites close together beautiful area worth stay

There were many sites that were spread apart & some were really crunched in. Make sure to check online or call for reservations, all 85 sites were sold out this weekend. One bath house isn’t use & could be in Halloween movie, the other two were older but usable. 

There are 2 campgrounds at Reelfoot Lake, the north park (I think, it’s the smaller one) doesn’t have many electric sites.

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Month of VisitSeptember
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  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake State Park Campgrounds by Traci C., September 8, 2020
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Reviewed Aug. 17, 2020

The online pictures didn’t do this park justice!

Don’t judge this campground by the pictures on the website. It is so beautiful here, we were here this past weekend, 8/17/2020 and it is beautiful! Some sites are right by the water we were right across the road from the lake front sites. We conveniently reserved a spot that was right next to the bathhouse and restrooms. We will definitely be back to this very site!! Also, while you’re visiting, be sure to ask about cruising the lake on a guided tour aboard a pontoon boat, the wife and I had a wonderful time cruising and seeing all the sites right before the beautiful, picturesque sunset view from the water. Ask for Warren, he’s the best guide! Big T is an awesome host!!

  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake State Park Campgrounds by Brandon C., August 17, 2020
  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake State Park Campgrounds by Brandon C., August 17, 2020
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Reviewed Jul. 13, 2020

Nice and quiet campground

Campground was nice it is an older campground some of the bath houses were closed and looked like they have been locked up for a while.

  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake State Park Campgrounds by Melinda M., July 13, 2020
  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake State Park Campgrounds by Melinda M., July 13, 2020
Reviewed Jul. 8, 2020

Great Place

Small campground with only 3sites with full hook ups, but it's quiet and on Reelfoot Lake.

  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake State Park Campgrounds by Terry H., July 8, 2020
  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake State Park Campgrounds by Terry H., July 8, 2020
  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake State Park Campgrounds by Terry H., July 8, 2020
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.

Month of VisitNovember
  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake State Park Campgrounds by Shana D., November 25, 2019
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Reviewed May. 3, 2019

Want to get away? This place is for you

If if you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and not be around a whole lot of other campers with kids, this is the campground for you. We stayed in the Air Park campsite number 4. There are two circles in this campsite with no frills except Water and Electric. The area is very flat and the bathhouse is within walking distance. The lake is absolutely gorgeous and Grey's bait shop offers boat rentals for $80 a day. There is a picnic table and fire pit at each campsite. Located 4 hours west of Nashville is in the upper corner on the Kentucky line in West Tennessee.

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Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake State Park Campgrounds by Jennifer K., May 3, 2019
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Reviewed May. 27, 2018

Great first trip!

Our first trip there and it was great. There had been heavy rains and some sites were flooded. we had a blast watching the ducks swim right up to our site. Plan on returning soon.

  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake State Park Campgrounds by Rosa B., May 27, 2018
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Reviewed Sep. 30, 2017

North/Airpark 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. **

  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake State Park Campgrounds by Lynn G., September 30, 2017
Reviewed Sep. 30, 2017

South 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 South Campground. This campground has more amenities than the other campground, including a playground, showers, etc. The camping spots are fairly close together here.

Yay: Nature center, amazing kayaking, great wildlife!

Nay: Sites a little small/close. 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.  **

Reviewed Sep. 17, 2017

Peacful

We always enjoy camping here. The lots are maintained well. Its always quiet and peaceful. (We have never camped here in april, peek fishing season) Reelfoot lake is beautiful, this was our first time kayaking the lake and it was really nice. The visitor center is always a must, to check out the eagles, owls and snakes!

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Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake State Park Campgrounds by Maria L., September 17, 2017
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Reviewed Jun. 27, 2016

beautiful scenery

Just spent one quick night here. We didn’t get an optimal site, but the park was well maintained and clean. The park was scenic and it would be a place we’d come back to with a bit more time to spare.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do visitors say about Reelfoot Lake State Park in their reviews?

Visitors consistently praise Reelfoot Lake State Park for its exceptional natural beauty, highlighting the unique flooded forest ecosystem and cypress trees growing from the water. Many appreciate the peaceful, quiet atmosphere, especially at the Air Park campground section which offers a more secluded experience. The well-maintained sites and clean facilities receive positive mentions, though some note that certain bathhouses may be closed. Campers particularly enjoy the lake views, wildlife viewing opportunities, and water activities like kayaking. Most find the campground picturesque and worth returning to, though some mention occasional issues with mosquitoes and flooding depending on seasonal conditions.

What facilities and amenities are available at Reelfoot Lake State Park campground?

Reelfoot Lake State Park Campgrounds offers water and electric hookups at most sites, with a limited number of full hookup sites available. The park features multiple campground sections including Air Park, which has two circles of more secluded sites. Bathroom facilities include multiple bathhouses with free showers, though some may be closed seasonally. Campers enjoy lakefront sites, well-maintained grounds, and picturesque settings among cypress trees. The park also includes a visitor center with exhibits, raptor displays, and a scenic boardwalk. For recreation, the lake provides excellent opportunities for kayaking, canoeing, and fishing.

How do I make camping reservations at Reelfoot Lake State Park?

Reservations for Reelfoot Lake State Park can be made online through the Tennessee State Parks reservation system. It's highly recommended to book in advance, especially during peak times, as the campground's 85 sites can fill up completely on weekends and during fishing season. The park office may have limited hours, so calling ahead or checking online is advisable. For specific site requests, particularly lakefront spots, early booking is essential. If planning a last-minute trip, check the online availability first before heading to the park, as walk-up sites may be limited or unavailable during busy periods.

What cabin options are available at Reelfoot Lake State Park?

While Reelfoot Lake State Park is primarily known for its campground facilities, information about specific cabin accommodations within the immediate campground area is limited. The park focuses more on traditional camping experiences with its various campsite options ranging from lakefront to more wooded settings. For those interested in cabin stays, it's best to contact the Tennessee State Parks reservation system directly to inquire about any cabin availability, current amenities, and booking procedures. The park's main lodging emphasis appears to be on its camping facilities rather than cabin rentals.

How do I get to Reelfoot Lake State Park in Tennessee?

Reelfoot Lake State Park is located in northwest Tennessee near Tiptonville. The park is accessible by car via state highways, with most visitors approaching from larger cities like Memphis or Nashville. The park itself has multiple access points and campground areas, so it's important to get directions to the specific campground section where you've made reservations. GPS services generally provide accurate directions to the main park entrances. Once you arrive, follow signs to the campground check-in area. For the most current road conditions or construction updates, checking with the Tennessee State Parks website before your trip is recommended.