Reelfoot Lake Campgrounds — Reelfoot Lake State Park
Shana D.The Dyrt PRO User
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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  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake Campgrounds — Reelfoot Lake State Park by Shana D., November 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake Campgrounds — Reelfoot Lake State Park by Shana D., November 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake Campgrounds — Reelfoot Lake State Park by Shana D., November 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake Campgrounds — Reelfoot Lake State Park by Shana D., November 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake Campgrounds — Reelfoot Lake State Park by Shana D., November 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake Campgrounds — Reelfoot Lake State Park by Shana D., November 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake Campgrounds — Reelfoot Lake State Park by Shana D., November 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake Campgrounds — Reelfoot Lake State Park by Shana D., November 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake Campgrounds — Reelfoot Lake State Park by Shana D., November 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake Campgrounds — Reelfoot Lake State Park by Shana D., November 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake Campgrounds — Reelfoot Lake State Park by Shana D., November 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake Campgrounds — Reelfoot Lake State Park by Shana D., November 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake Campgrounds — Reelfoot Lake State Park by Shana D., November 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake Campgrounds — Reelfoot Lake State Park by Shana D., November 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake Campgrounds — Reelfoot Lake State Park by Shana D., November 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake Campgrounds — Reelfoot Lake State Park by Shana D., November 25, 2019
  • Review photo of Reelfoot Lake Campgrounds — Reelfoot Lake State Park by Shana D., November 25, 2019