Reelfoot Lake State Park

About Reelfoot Lake State Park

Reelfoot Lake State Park, located in the northwestern corner of Tennessee, is one of the largest freshwater lakes in North America and the second largest in Tennessee. The lake covers over 15,000 hectares, 15,000 of which are submerged and harbour more than 200 species of birds, reptiles and amphibians. Other animals are also abundant and diverse, such as deer, elk, coyotes, lynx, foxes, raccoons, turkeys and other wildlife and birds.

Cypresses dominate the edge of the lake, but many other trees and shrubs are abundant and many of them are wheelchair accessible. Reelfoot Lake State Park, home to more than 200 species of flowering and non-flowering plants, attracts botanists from across the country. It is the perfect banquet for conferences and is accessible for the disabled as well as for people with special needs such as children and seniors.

The rental costs are low and are available all year round, and the rental costs are low for small groups of up to 10 people or families with children under 5 years of age.

The adjacent visitor center will feature an earthquake simulator and a variety of audio-visual programs, including a live music performance by the San Francisco Bay Area Symphony Orchestra. The Cypress Promenade nature trail runs through the visitor centre, and the adjacent car park has numerous picnic tables and benches.

The Airpark Inn with 20 rooms is available 7 days a week and costs $40 per room or $60 per suite for one night.

Each room is equipped with a mini-fridge and microwave. Continental breakfast is served with a vending machine for lunch and snacks, as well as a bar.

Five Spillway units are open, with prices ranging from $40 to $60, and three of the five units have kitchens.

Reelfoot Lake State Park operates two campsites on Reel foot Lake, and both sites are rented on a "first come, first served" basis. The pitches are flat and have a maximum size of 5 feet, 10 inches in diameter, with an average height of 6 feet.

Each campsite has a primitive site, accessible only by water and picnic table, and the stay is limited to two weeks. Park rangers frequently patrol the area and pets must be kept on a leash, but pets are not allowed in the park.

Reelfoot Lake borders the flooded forest of Great Smoky Mountains National Park to the north and the wetlands of New York State Park to the south.

When you boot up to Reelfoot, you expect to hit stumps, but it's okay if you're not running at full throttle and not overstepping - accelerate.

People drive slowly and drive around the lake with 40 horsepower engines and more, but there are many other options, such as the most commonly used, the Jon Boots. Canoeing is available at Reelfoot Lake, and there is a canoe shop in the park and a boat shop on the shore. Fishing at the Reel-Foot-Lake can be possible either all year round or in the summer months except in winter.

Reel - Foot - Lake State Park is one of the largest state parks in the state of New York with a total area of 2.5 million square feet.

Bream and bluetongue fishing usually starts in May and will continue until the beginning of July.

Crappie will slow down during the hot summer months, but will become active again in September and active again in October when the water temperature cools down. The hunt for crappies can be good all winter long, but slows down in the winter months.

Yellowfish (striped jacket), or as the locals call it, is a fish that can be caught from July to September. Catfishing can also be done in the summer months, but the best time to catch large perch is from March to the end of October.

Picnics are popular in Reelfoot Lake State Park, and the park has five large group accommodations that host large family celebrations. Four of the units have large barbecues and a large picnic area with picnic tables, picnic chairs, picnic table and picnic benches.

All three areas have fishing jetties and play equipment to entertain children in groups. There are numerous picnic tables and barbecues throughout the park, and toilets are available in all areas.

The picnic areas are located on the lakeside and three of the areas have a fishing pier as well as a picnic table, picnic chairs and picnic benches.

The Black Bayou Trail runs for about 2 miles along ancient Bayou and is an excellent walk for birding and wildlife viewing. The Keystone Trail is the only waterfront path that winds through the park, sometimes windy and steep, overlooking the lake and bay. Reelfoot Lake State Park offers a car tour around the lakes, and there is also an Airpark Trail on the west side of Reelsfoot, right on the shore, about one mile away.

The park also offers two-hour bus tours to observe bald eagles and other waterfowl, and guided tours are offered Monday through Sunday at 10 a.m. For the 2004 season the Eagle Tour is already booked and the car tour visits all 12 attractions.

The bus leaves from the Airpark Inn and costs $5, -, and no reservation is required for the tour. To book Eagle Tours, call the park office at (888) 567-5555 or the Eagle Tour office at (800) 662-8477.

During the winter months, Reelfoot Lake is home to up to 200 American bald eagles, and daily bus tours are offered to observe the eagle and waterfowl. Experienced naturalists offer the opportunity to study and discuss the ecology, eagles and history of the lake.

It is not uncommon to see and get extremely close to large numbers of eagles, and you can see them sitting, flying and often pulling fish out of the lake.

In addition to the varied program offered in the winter months, guest speakers are also invited to offer programs on Saturdays during this winter season.

One of the more popular programs shows a number of live birds of prey and naturalists from all over the park explain the importance of these beautiful birds. Visitors will have the opportunity to understand the differences between the different bird species in the region and their habitats.

These programs are offered several times a month and can be booked for groups before booking. From May to September, nature lovers can enjoy pontoon cruises, and the program is available for groups of four or more people for $5 per person or $10 per group for a total of $20 per day.

These excursions allow visitors to experience the beauty of Reelfoot Lake and learn about this unique area. Several times a month, sunset cruises are offered, and the full moon rising over the cypress trees is a breathtaking sight. The three-hour cruise starts daily at 9: 00 am and ends at 10: 30 am, with shorter cruises on weekends and holidays.

Special cruises can be planned for groups, and special events, such as the annual Reelfoot Lake Festival, are planned in advance.

Reelfoot Lake is a photographer's paradise, and professional photographers offer special photography workshops and guided tours of the park and other state parks in the area.

The most unusual program is the Heron Rookery in Swamp Tromp, a wet walk through a cypress swamp with large herons.

These tours are reserved for individuals or groups and are usually offered in spring, but if you want to experience nature at its wildest, you should definitely visit the Heron Rookery in Swamp Tromp during the summer months.

Enjoy a canoe tour through the wetlands in the spring and summer months, as well as a kayak tour in autumn and winter or a boat trip on the river.

Reelfoot Lake State Park is located in Lake Obion County and the park's 280 acres are divided into 10 segments located along the 22-mile coastline of Reel foot Lake. The Airpark Inn is located on the east side of the lake at the intersection of Highways 21 and 22, the other parts of this park, including the main parking lot and parking lot, and the airpark are all located near Highways 21 or 22.