Reelfoot Lake State Park

Name: [1:30 PM] Paper Birds Craft
Start: 2026-11-21T13:30:00-06:00
Location: Reelfoot Lake State Park

Tennessee State Park

⚠️ Intermittent Closures of the Blue Bank and Eagle Basin Day Use Areas

Blue Bank Day Use Area and Eagle Basin Day Use Area are undergoing renovations to repair tornado damage and improve these areas for visitors.

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Please be aware that intermittent closures of these areas will occur throughout the construction period to help keep visitors safe and allow crews to complete the work. The projects are expected to be completed in February 2027. We will continue to share updates on social media and our website when closures are scheduled. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Eagle Basin Day Use Area Closure
Eagle Basin Day Use Area will be closed to the public beginning June 12, 2026, until further notice. This area is under construction and unsafe for visitors. Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions, please contact the park.

Closure at Long Park
Long Park will be partially closed beginning October 19 for pier reconstruction. It is anticipated that this closure will last for approximately 12 weeks. During this time, the boat ramp will remain open, but everything east of the ramp will be closed. Thank you for your patience and understanding, and if you have any questions, please contact the park office.

CampingYes

RV hookupsElectric & water

Cabins / lodgeYes

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About Reelfoot Lake State Park

A lake wrung out of the New Madrid earthquakes of 1811 and 1812, and the only large natural lake in Tennessee. The park's 280 acres of shoreline wetland are where visitors come to watch its bald eagles.

Things to do

🥾 Hiking
🛶 Paddling
🎣 Fishing
⛵ Boating
🐦 Birding

Amenities & facilities

🏕️ Campsites
🚿 Showers
🛖 Cabins
🛝 Playground
🚤 Boat Ramp
🚐 RV Dump Station
🌿 Nature Center
♿ Accessible Facilities

RV / campsite hookups

⚡ Electric & Water
⛺ Primitive / No Hookups

Camping options

Tent & RV sites
Primitive sites
Cabins

Facility rentals

Pavilions and meeting rooms you can reserve for groups and events.

Reelfoot Lake Bluebank Bridge — $125–$135
Reelfoot Lake Bluebank Round House — $65–$70 · Reserve
Reelfoot Lake Cypress View Terrace — $60–$75 · Reserve
Reelfoot Lake Eagle Basin Wedding Area — $125–$135
Reelfoot Lake Ellington Auditorium — $300–$540
Reelfoot Lake Keystone Shelter — $60–$75 · Reserve

Contact

Phone731-253-9652

Address2595 HWY 21 E, Tiptonville, TN 38079

Upcoming events at Reelfoot Lake State Park

[1:30 PM] Paper Birds CraftNov 21, 2026 · 1:30 PM
After Thanksgiving Hike - BoardwalkNov 27, 2026 · 10:00 AM
Wetland CleanupDec 04, 2026 · 6:00 PM
[9:30 AM] Volunteer Event: Wetland CleanupDec 05, 2026 · 9:30 AM
[1:30 PM] Meet Cypress!Dec 05, 2026 · 1:30 PM
[1:30 PM] Meet Bobble!Dec 12, 2026 · 1:30 PM
[10:30 AM] Paper Birds CraftDec 19, 2026 · 10:30 AM
[1:30 PM] Meet Cornelia!Dec 19, 2026 · 1:30 PM

Event details and registration are on the Tennessee State Parks calendar.

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