Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park: Fees, Dogs and Map

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Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park is a Tennessee state park in Millington, Shelby County, in our Memphis & West Tennessee region. Entry to every Tennessee state park is free, per the state parks FAQ. The park page lists biking, birding, boating and camping. Overnight options on its page: camping and cabins. Read from the official page on October 30, 2026.

EntryFreeper the state parks FAQ
Activities9listed on its page
Stay OvernightCamping and cabinson the park page
DogsOn a leashstatewide policy, see below

A green vintage pickup parked by a wooden pier on a lake lined with bald cypress trees in autumn color

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Notices printed on the park’s page when we read it (October 30, 2026):

Road Closed Due to Erosion. Due to erosion issues, One Way Road, past the campground at Meeman-Shelby, is closed. Please don't try to access these areas for your safety. Thank you for your patience and understanding. If you have any questions about your upcoming reservation, please call 1 (888) 867-2757 .

Closures change. Check the official park page the day you go.

What to Do at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park

The park page lists these activities: biking, birding, boating, camping, disc golf, fishing, horseback riding, paddling and hiking. The page shows a short list with a Show More button, so the park may offer more.

Amenities on the park page: accessible paddling launch, adult-sized changing table, all-terrain wheelchair, bike trails, birding, boat access, boat ramp, boat rentals, cabins, campground, canoe access, colorblind viewfinder, disc golf course, ev charging, fishing, gift shop, horseback riding, meeting rooms, museum, paddle rentals, playground, trails and visitor center.

Plan It in Three Lines

Getting In
Entry is free; camping, cabins, reservations and some programs cost extra.
Free to enter
Bring the Dog?
Leashed dogs are allowed in most of the park; not in lodges, cabins or swim areas.
Rules below
Make It a Trip
Sun Studio is about 14 miles away (straight line).
6 places within 25 miles

Coming Up Near Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park

None of the events on our checked calendar name Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park right now. The official site lists everything that is on. See every Tennessee event we have checked.

Also see Memphis & West Tennessee Events.

Fees

Tennessee state parks do not charge an entry fee: the state parks FAQ says all state parks are free to enter. Camping, cabins, shelters, tours and some programs are booked and paid for separately.

Planning several parks? Our State Parks Passport guide lists every park side by side.

Dogs and Strollers

Dogs: Tennessee State Parks allow dogs and cats on a leash or otherwise restrained. They are not allowed in lodges and cabins (except designated pet rooms), public eating places, food stores or designated swimming beaches and pools. A park may post trails closed to pets. This is the statewide policy. This park page does not state a different rule.
Strollers: Not published. The park page does not say whether strollers are allowed; call the park (1-901-876-5215) before you go.

Accessibility, as The Park Prints It

All Accessibility Plan Accessible Trips Accessible Paddling Adult-Sized Changing Tables

Directions and Contact

Address910 Riddick Road, Millington, TN 38053
Park phone1-901-876-5215
Reservations phone1-888-867-2757 (state parks reservations line, printed on the park page)
Map point35.34032,-90.05976. Latitude and longitude printed on the park’s own page. Directions in Google Maps
Official pagetnstateparks.com/parks/meeman-shelby

Places Near Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park

Around Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park within 40 miles

1Sun StudioAttractionabout 14 mi
2National Civil Rights Museum at the Lorraine MotelAttractionabout 14 mi
3Stax Museum of American Soul MusicAttractionabout 16 mi
4T.O. Fuller State ParkState Parkabout 19 mi
5GracelandAttractionabout 20 mi
6Fort Pillow State Historic ParkState Historic Parkabout 23 mi

Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to visit Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park?

Entering is free: the Tennessee State Parks FAQ says there is no access fee at any state park. Camping, cabins, shelters, tours and reservations cost extra where the park offers them.

Are dogs allowed at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park?

Dogs on a leash are allowed under the statewide policy, except in lodges and cabins (outside designated pet rooms), eating places, food stores and swim areas. The park may post trails closed to pets.

What time does Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park close?

The text of the park page does not print day-use hours, so we cannot state them (a linked FAQ PDF may; check it). Call the park (1-901-876-5215) or check the official page.

Can I camp at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park?

The park page lists camping and cabins. Reserve on the official page or by phone at 1-888-867-2757.

Are strollers allowed at Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park?

Not published. The park page does not mention strollers, so call before you go.

What We Could Not Verify

Day-use hours are not printed in the text of the park page. Some parks link a FAQ PDF that may list them; check those PDFs.
Stroller rules are not stated on the park page.
Closures and alerts change at short notice; the notice above is a snapshot.
The county (Shelby) is not stated on the park page; we added it from the town and have not confirmed it.

Sources

Last checked October 30, 2026 by the It’s Tennessee editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.

Cite this page: It's Tennessee, “Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park”, itstennessee.com/places/meeman-shelby/ (updated 2026-11-01). By the It's Tennessee editorial team. Free to quote with attribution and a link to this page; data and tables are licensed CC BY 4.0.