Mousetail Landing State Park: Fees, Dogs and Map

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Mousetail Landing State Park is a Tennessee state park in Linden, Perry County, in our Southern Middle Tennessee region. Entry to every Tennessee state park is free, per the state parks FAQ. The park page lists boating, camping, fishing and hiking. Overnight options on its page: camping and group lodges. Read from the official page on October 30, 2026.

Read this first: the rules, fines, fees and hours on this page come from the sources linked next to them, which we read on October 30, 2026. This is not legal advice. They can change, so check the current rule with the town, county, park or agency named before you rely on it. Anything not shown here is not confirmed: ask that town or park.

EntryFreeper the state parks FAQ
Activities6listed on its page
Stay OvernightCamping and group lodgeson the park page
DogsOn a leashstatewide policy, see below

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

Burn Ban in Effect for Backcountry Camping. A burn ban is in effect for our backcountry campsites from September 17th until further notice. Thank you for your understanding and patience. If you have any questions about your upcoming reservation, please call our reservations line at 1 (888) TN-PARKS .
Partial Trail Closure. A portion of the 8-mile Eagle Point Loop Trail remains closed due to storm damage. The portion of the trail that remains closed is the section of trail that connects backcountry campsites 1 and 2. Hikers can currently reach both campsites/shelters from the trailhead. The section of the trail between Shelter 1 and Shelter 2 will be reopened as soon as possible.

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

What to Do at Mousetail Landing State Park

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

Amenities on the park page: adult-sized changing table, aviary, beach, boat access, boat ramp, campground, canoe access, fishing, gift shop, group lodges, laundromat, paddle rentals, playground, swimming, 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
Natchez Trace State Park is about 16 miles away (straight line).
1 places within 25 miles

Coming Up Near Mousetail Landing State Park

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

Also see Southern Middle 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 (731-847-0841) before you go.

Accessibility, as The Park Prints It

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

Directions and Contact

Address3 Campground Road, Linden, TN 37096
Park phone731-847-0841
Reservations phone1-888-867-2757 (state parks reservations line, printed on the park page)
Map point35.66886,-88.00767. Latitude and longitude printed on the park’s own page. Directions in Google Maps
Official pagetnstateparks.com/parks/mousetail-landing

Places Near Mousetail Landing State Park

Around Mousetail Landing State Park within 40 miles

1Natchez Trace State ParkState Parkabout 16 mi
2Johnsonville State Historic ParkState Historic Parkabout 27 mi
3Nathan Bedford Forrest State ParkState Parkabout 31 mi
4Devil's Backbone State ParkState Parkabout 34 mi
5Pinson Mounds State Archaeological ParkState Archaeological Parkabout 40 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 Mousetail Landing 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 Mousetail Landing 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 Mousetail Landing 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 (731-847-0841) or check the official page.

Can I camp at Mousetail Landing State Park?

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

Are strollers allowed at Mousetail Landing 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 (Perry) 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, “Mousetail Landing State Park”, itstennessee.com/places/mousetail-landing/ (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.