Reelfoot Lake State Park: Fees, Dogs and Map

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

EntryFreeper the state parks FAQ
Activities5listed on its page
Stay OvernightCamping and cabinson the park page
DogsOn a leashstatewide policy, see below

Bald cypress trees standing in open water at Reelfoot Lake in northwest Tennessee, with an osprey perched on top

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

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.
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. 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.
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.

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

What to Do at Reelfoot Lake State Park

The park page lists these activities: birding, boating, camping, fishing 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, aviary, birding, boat access, boat ramp, cabins, camp store, campground, canoe access, ev charging, fishing, gift shop, laundromat, meeting rooms, museum, playground, trails, visitor center, wheelchair-friendly overlooks and wheelchair-friendly paved trails.

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
Big Cypress Tree Park is about 32 miles away (straight line).
0 places within 25 miles

Coming Up Near Reelfoot Lake State Park

None of the events on our checked calendar name Reelfoot Lake 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 (731-253-9652) before you go.

Directions and Contact

Address2595 HWY 21 E, Tiptonville, TN 38079
Park phone731-253-9652
Reservations phone1-888-867-2757 (state parks reservations line, printed on the park page)
Map point36.36363,-89.43197. Latitude and longitude printed on the park’s own page. Directions in Google Maps
Official pagetnstateparks.com/parks/reelfoot-lake

Places Near Reelfoot Lake State Park

Around Reelfoot Lake State Park within 40 miles

1Big Cypress Tree ParkState Park Unitabout 32 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 Reelfoot Lake 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 Reelfoot Lake 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 Reelfoot Lake 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 (731-253-9652) or check the official page.

Can I camp at Reelfoot Lake 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 Reelfoot Lake 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 (Lake) 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, “Reelfoot Lake State Park”, itstennessee.com/places/reelfoot-lake/ (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.