Chickasaw State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions
- Camping
- YesAlso cabins, lodge or inn rooms
- Official site
- reserve.tnstateparks.com(731) 989-5141
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. Details last changed Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Covering about 1,387 acres, Chickasaw State Park lies in Chester County, about 7 miles southwest of Henderson.
Popular activities here are horseback riding, canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, and fishing. Water access includes boat or kayak rentals. Camping is available: 3 camping areas, including RV sites, tent sites, and group camping. Roofed lodging includes cabins and lodge rooms.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Office | Not stated | 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Park Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/Chicago).
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- Tennessee State Parks reservation site (itinio platform) for camping, cabins, shelters, programs; some lodges/cabins via reseze.net; golf via foreUP
- Phone
- 1-888-867-2757 (888-TNPARKS)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed, with restrictions
Not allowed in or on: cabins.
Cabin Pet Policy A limited number of cabins are available at each park for guests who travel with their pets. Guests must sign a Pet Policy Liability Form (CN-1181) upon check-in agreeing to abide by TN State Parks pet policy set forth and there is a $20 charge per night per pet that will be assessed at check-in. Pets are strictly prohibited inside cabins unless they are specifically designated as a pet-friendly cabin and all additional pet charges are paid. Due to allergy issues, pets may not be kept on porches or decks of non-pet cabins. If pets are kept at non-pet cabins, a minimum penalty of $100.00, plus all applicable nightly pet fees will be assessed. Additional charges for damages caused by pets may also be assessed at the discretion of management. Additional charges may also be assessed at the discretion of management for any damages caused by guests, their visitors, pets, etc.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tent Campground | — | — | |
| Wrangler Campground | — | — | |
| Main Campground | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Three campgrounds are located within Chickasaw State Park (RV, Tent, Wrangler) each with picnic tables, grills and playground for the little ones.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Cabins and lodging
Chickasaw State Park offers 13 historic cabins situated along Lake Placid surrounded by tall pines.
Things to do
Horseback ridingFishingCampingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingHiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fern Creek Trail | 0.65 mi | Easy | The Fern Creek Trail begins and ends at Brewer Cabin, a one-room log cabin built in the 1870s. This trail passes through both lowland areas as well as upland hardwood forests. Ferns are plentiful all along this route which gives the trail its name. A 0.2-mile spur at the mid-point of the trail connects to the RV campground.HikeNatural surface |
| Forked Pine Trail | 0.95 mi | Moderate | The Forked Pine Trail begins at the trailhead in the main parking lot. This trail passes through numerous large loblolly pine trees, tulip poplars, and oaks before bringing you back to the main trailhead. There are some hills and elevation change on this trail. This trail connects to both the Friends Trail and Lake Shore Trail along its route.HikeNatural surface |
| Friends Trail | 1.2 mi | Moderate | The Friends Trail also begins at the Main Parking Lot Trailhead. This trail was built by the Friends of Chickasaw State Park. This trail begins with several hills and frequent elevation changes through an upland hardwood forest before transitioning to a wetland area. In this area, you will be able to see beaver habitat as well as numerous other aquatic plants and animals. This trail ends on the east side of the Lake Shore Trail.HikeNatural surface |
| Lake Lajoie Trail | 1.8 mi | Easy | This trail is available to registered guests of the group camp and follows the shore of Lake Lajoie. The camp and trailhead are on the western edge of Chickasaw State Forest.HikeNatural surface |
| Lake Shore Trail | 1.75 mi | Easy | This is the most popular trail at Chickasaw State Park. This trail follows the entire shoreline of Lake Placid and connects several of our recreation areas including the tent campground, swimming area, and boat dock. This signature feature of this trail is the 640-foot footbridge that crosses the middle of Lake Placid connecting the tent campground with the main recreation area.HikePaved, natural surface |
| Owens Spring Trail | 0.8 mi | Moderate | Owens Spring Trail begins at the tent campground and travels through both upland areas as well as wetland areas before connecting to the east side of the Lake Shore Trail. The trail passes by several natural springs that feed Lake Placid, as well as crossing the levee of the old fish hatchery that was used in the 1930s to initially stock Lake Placid when the park was originally built.HikePaved, natural surface |
| Tent Loop Trail | 0.4 mi | Easy | The tent loop connects at two points along the Lake Shore Trail near the tent campground. When combined with the portion of the Lake Shore Trail near the campground this creates an easy 0.8-mile loop that circles the entire tent campground.HikePaved surface |
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
- Group facilities
Water
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Group camping
Lodging
- Cabins
- Lodge or inn rooms
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Nearest town
- Henderson — about 7 mi southwest (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.3931, -88.7723
- Phone
- (731) 989-5141
- State.Parks@tn.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Tennessee State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- TDEC Bureau of Conservation 'State Park Boundaries Primary' public ArcGIS view
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. “Last changed” (Oct 29, 2026) is when the information shown here last differed from the previous check. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology