David Crockett State Park

Whether you are looking for a day of hiking, swimming, fishing, birding, a picnic, camping, biking, boating, or just love historic sites, David Crockett State Park is definitely worth stopping by. With more trail heads than I could count to 6 miles of hiking trails, access to a lake and a creek with beautiful waterfalls and spillways, an Olympic size swimming pool with an additional wading pool for kids, and many other accommodations mentioned below, there is something for everyone.

Above is Davy Crockett Falls... perfect for wading and to get cool on a hot day. You can sit right in the middle of the falls and let the water cascade over you. (Rumor has it a bit farther downstream there is also a swimming hole). 

The spillway above... off of Waterfall Trail... standing under it was refreshing!

Lindsey Lake above...  perfect for fishing!

There are pavilions as well as picnic tables located throughout the park. Tent camping or cabins are available for rent as well as watercraft. A restaurant is located on site overlooking the lake and a snack bar is near the pool area for refreshments. Be sure to stop by the museum! 

Cherokee Landing RV Campground near Saulsbury, TN

If you are in search of a peaceful camping environment, Cherokee Landing near Saulsbury Tennessee is the answer. With everything from a pond to fish in to rustic cabins it is the ideal getaway.

With a small section of full hook up sites as well as a section of lakeside sites there is something for everyone.

There are playgrounds for the young and old: including table tennis, pool, and miniature golf as well as courts for tennis, volleyball, and basketball. Memorial Day through Labor Day the pool is filled to offer a refreshing dip in the afternoon before gathering around one of their community fire rings later that evening for s'mores or just some good old story telling.  

The best parts of this particular campground, in my opinion, were the staff who went above and beyond to leave us feeling right at home

The nearest town with a grocery store is Middleton, TN, a quick trip away at about 7 miles. Middleton offers a Food Giant, Dollar General, a couple of convenience stores, and local restaurants. A little farther and you can be in Bolivar, with a Walmart, Save A Lot, and many other major stores at your disposal. 

I should also mention that Cherokee Landing is located between 3 major cities and less than a 2 hour drive to each. Those cities include Memphis, TN, Jackson, TN, & Tupelo, MS. 

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Big Hill Pond State Park near Pocahontas, Tennessee

We visited this beautiful state park complete with Big Hill Pond, Travis McNatt Lake, and scenic hiking trails throughout.

We chose to hike the trail which led to the boardwalk through Dismal Swamp and then to the observation tower which offered a breathtaking view. Keep in mind this hike is not for the faint of heart due to an aged boardwalk and a steel mesh tower which reaches well above the treetops. The trail itself was a moderate hike.

The boardwalk 

View from the tower.

Travis McNatt Lake

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