State Park

Pickwick Landing State Park

Hardin County, TennesseeAbout 1,587 acresEstablished 1969
Status
Open (per official listing)
Entrance fee
Not posted
Day-use reservations
None mentioned
Dogs
Statewide rule — see below
Camping
YesAlso cabins, lodge or inn rooms
Official site
reserve.tnstateparks.com(731) 689-3129

Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current

Current alerts 2

Alert Restaurant Hours of Operation ChangeBeginning March 2, 2026, the Restaurant at Pickwick Landing State Park will no longer be open for breakfast. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Posted by the park. Official alert

Partial closure Main Campground ClosureDue to weather damage and upcoming renovations, the Main Campground at Pickwick Landing State Park remains closed. The Bruton Branch Campground is… (more)

Due to weather damage and upcoming renovations, the Main Campground at Pickwick Landing State Park remains closed. The Bruton Branch Campground is open at this time. Thank you for your patience and understanding! If you have any questions, please contact 1 (888) 867-2757.

Posted by the park. Official alert

Overview

Pickwick Landing State Park is a 1,587-acre park in Hardin County, about 12 miles south of Savannah.

Visitors come for golf, disc golf, canoeing and kayaking, boating, and swimming. Facilities for water recreation include a boat ramp and boat or kayak rentals. Overnight options include 2 camping areas, with RV sites, tent sites, and primitive or hike-in sites. There are also cabins and lodge rooms for rent.

Hours

Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.

FacilityDaysHoursSeason
OfficeNot stated8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.—
CampgroundPlease 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 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)

Check availability and book

We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.

Camping

Campground or site typeSitesHookups / featuresPrice
Pickwick Landing Campground——
Walk-In Campsites——
Camping details from the park

The main Pickwick Landing State Park campground offers 48 sites within a beautiful wooded area. The park also offers a primitive campground located north of Pickwick Lake with 33 primitive sites.

From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.

Cabins and lodging

Cabin: Pickwick Landing State Park has seven premium cabins offer first-class comfort a…

Lodge Room: Check Room Availability at Pickwick Landing State Park

Things to do

CampingBoatingFishingCanoeing and kayakingSwimmingGolfHikingDisc golf

Trails

TrailLengthDifficultyNotes
Island Loop2.25 miEasyThe Island Loop Trail has two overlooks of the lake and multiple interpretive panels that cover nature and history.HikeNatural surface
Lake Trail0.6 miEasyTraverses a large part of the park with views of Pickwick Dam, the Butterfly Garden, and other historical buildings. This short, paved trail takes you through lawns, planted pines, woodland, and edge habitats. The trail is the most stroller-friendly, passes by a playground, and would be the best candidate to be used as a walking track exercise trail.HikePaved surface
Storybook Loop0.25 miEasyRotating story line about the park topics. Good for exercising minds and bodies. Another option for birding. Parking is located at the trailhead near the deluxe cabins. The little free library is located at the trailhead in partnership with TN State Parks Conservancy and the Governor's Early Literacy Foundation.HikeNatural surface

Amenities

Facilities

  • Visitor center
  • Park or camp store
  • Restaurant or food service
  • Laundry
  • Group facilities

Water

  • Boat ramp
  • Marina or boat slips
  • Boat, canoe or kayak rentals

Camping

  • Tent camping
  • RV camping
  • Primitive or backcountry camping

Lodging

  • Cabins
  • Lodge or inn rooms

Recreation

  • Golf course
  • Disc golf

✓ 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.

Accessibility

Failure to present proof of eligibility could result in the cancellation of your reservation.

Conditions change. Contact the park to confirm specific accessible features before your visit.

Getting there

Address
116 State Park Lane
Pickwick Dam, TN 38365
Nearest town
Savannah — about 12 mi south (straight line)
Coordinates
35.0522, -88.2409
Phone
(731) 689-3129
Email
State.Parks@tn.gov

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Sources and freshness

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