Pickwick Landing State Park

The park sprawls across roughly 680 acres along Pickwick Lake with forests and views of the Tennessee River and Pickwick Landing Dam. The overall site includes a guest lodge with 119 rooms, ten cabins, two campgrounds with around 81 total sites, a golf course, and a marina.

The park was established in 1969 when Tennessee took over the former Pickwick Village from the Tennessee Valley Authority. The area was previously an important riverboat landing in the 19th century.

The lake draws anglers from across the region who gather year-round to fish and form communities around the water. You see boats and people using the water as part of their daily rhythm and recreation.

The park offers different lodging choices from comfortable rooms to rustic cabins and campsites based on your preferences and budget. Fishing and boating are popular activities, while the golf course provides additional recreation options.

The site sits where Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi meet, creating varied water conditions across the boundaries. This geographic position draws different bass species to gather in large numbers, making it a magnet for specialized anglers.

Location: Hardin County

Inception: 1969

Website: https://tnstateparks.com/parks/about/pickwick-landing

GPS coordinates: 35.05536,-88.23948

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:27