Mousetail Landing State Park
- Status
- Status not posted
- Entrance fee
- Not posted
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Statewide rule — see below
- Camping
- YesAlso lodge or inn rooms
- Official site
- reserve.tnstateparks.com(731) 847-0841
Official page last checked Oct 30, 2026. How we keep this current
Overview
In Perry County, about 7 miles east of Parsons, Mousetail Landing State Park covers about 1,306 acres.
The park supports canoeing and kayaking, boating, swimming, fishing, and biking. On the water side, there is a boat ramp. For overnight stays there are 6 camping areas (RV sites, tent sites, primitive or hike-in sites, and group camping). Roofed lodging includes 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. | — |
| Campground | Please note that check-in time for camping is 4:00 pm. Check-out time is 12:00 pm. | ||
Official wording
Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Park Office Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm
Please note that check-in time for camping is 4:00 pm. Check-out time is 12:00 pm.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 30, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Creek Campground | — | — | |
| Main Campground | — | — | |
| Eagle Point Trail Shelter 2 | — | — | |
| Group Camp | — | — | |
| Eagle Point Trail Shelter 1 | — | — | |
| Primitive Group Camp | — | — |
Camping details from the park
Two campgrounds are offered within Mousetail Landing State Park. The main campground offers hookups to nearly all of its sites while Spring Creek campground offered primitive camping along the banks of the Tennessee River.
From the official park page, checked Oct 30, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
CampingFishingBoatingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingHikingBiking
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Point Trail | 7.55 mi | Hard | HikeNatural surface |
| Historic Landing Trail | 1.1 mi | — | HikeNatural surface |
| Lady's Bluff Trail | 2.1 mi | Moderate | Trail is located in TVA Small Wild AreaHikeNatural surface |
| Lick Creek Water Trail | 1.8 mi | — | Paddle |
| Old Pump Station Slough Water Trail | 3.5 mi | — | Paddle |
| Scenic Trail | 2.3 mi | Moderate | HikeNatural surface |
| Spring Creek Trail | 0.7 mi | Easy | HikeNatural surface |
| Spring Creek Water Trail | 0.65 mi | — | Paddle |
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Visitor center
- Park or camp store
- Laundry
- Group facilities
Water
- Boat ramp
Camping
- Tent camping
- RV camping
- Primitive or backcountry camping
- Group camping
Lodging
- 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
- Address
- 3 Campground Road
Linden, TN 37096 - Nearest town
- Parsons — about 7 mi east (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.6558, -88.0065
- Phone
- (731) 847-0841
- State.Parks@tn.gov
Nearby state parks
Sources and freshness
- Tennessee State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 30, 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