Fort Pillow State Historic Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- Yes
- Official site
- reserve.tnstateparks.com(731) 738-5581
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
Fort Pillow State Historic Park is a 1,707-acre historic site in Lauderdale County, about 9 miles east of Osceola.
Visitors come for historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, boating, fishing, and hiking. Water access includes a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 4 camping areas, with RV sites, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and group camping.
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).
Pets
Camping policy: 'Pets are allowed, but must be on a leash or under physical control at all times.' Pet-friendly cabins are limited with a per-pet nightly charge (cabin pet policy on cabin reservation pages).
Statewide rule from Tennessee's park system (source). This park’s page doesn’t state its own pet rules, so check for local restrictions.
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.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Backcountry Campsite | — | — | |
| South Loop Primitive Campground | — | — | |
| North Loop Campground | — | — | |
| Group Campground | — | — |
Camping details from the park
One family campground is available that include 30 campsites with various hookup capabilities. A backcountry campground is also available and located on the Blue Cherokee Bluff Trail, a mere one-mile hike is needed to reach the site.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingHistoric sites and toursBoatingFishingCanoeing and kayakingHiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chickasaw Bluff Trail | 4 mi | Moderate | HikeNatural surface |
| Red Historical Trail | 8.1 mi | Moderate | HikeNatural surface |
| Yellow Historical Trail | 5.55 mi | Moderate | HikeNatural surface |
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Nature center or museum
- Park or camp store
- Group facilities
Water
- Boat ramp
- Boat, canoe or kayak rentals
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
- Group camping
✓ 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
- Address
- 3122 Park Road
Henning, TN 38041 - Nearest town
- Osceola — about 9 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.6404, -89.8365
- Phone
- (731) 738-5581
- 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. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology