Activities Reelfoot Lake State Park

1 activities

1.1 boating
1.2 fishing
1.3 hiking
1.4 museum , nature center
1.5 picnic facilities
1.6 wildlife viewing
1.7 planned programs

activities

activities @ reelfoot lake state park include boating, fishing, hiking, museum , nature center, picnic facilities, wildlife viewing, , planned programs , events.

boating

reelfoot lake open boating throughout year. boat ramps located @ various points around lake. reelfoot lake contains partially submerged forest, boaters should use caution @ times.

fishing

fishing available throughout year on reelfoot lake. bass, crappie, , catfish popular sought after fish. appropriate tennessee fishing license , lake permits required anglers.

hiking

reelfoot lake state park offers several easy moderate trails allowing access unique wetland areas available. trail information available @ park s visitor center.

museum , nature center

the r.c. donaldson memorial museum features variety of exhibits displaying ecology, history, , culture of area. nature center @ museum contains various non-releasable raptors, several snakes, , other wildlife.

picnic facilities

reelfoot offers visitors approximately 200 picnic sites. of sites have grills , sites adjacent drinking water, toilet facilities, , playgrounds. park offers 5 large pavilions group use.

wildlife viewing

a plethora of wildlife available viewing @ reelfoot lake state park. popular wildlife viewing include bald eagles, golden eagles, ospreys , other birds of prey. reelfoot lake located on major migratory bird flyway creates opportunities view variety of waterfowl, shorebirds, herons, , songbirds.

planned programs

rangers @ reelfoot offer variety of programs throughout year. january through mid-march, park offers bald eagle tour around reelfoot lake. scenic boat tours offered on lake may through september.