Chickasaw State Park, a Tennessee State Park located nearby Henderson, Jackson

CHICKASAW STATE PARK

CHICKASAW STATE PARK
20 Cabin Lane
Henderson, Tennessee 38340

Phone: 731-989-5141
Reservations: 800-458-1752

Chickasaw State Park
© Copyright Lynn Ditto 2009

Chickasaw State Rustic Park is situated on some of the highest terrain in west Tennessee. Of the area's 14,384 acres of timberland, 1,280 acres are used for recreation. The remainder is state forest managed jointly by the State Forestry Division and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. The park is located in Chester and Hardeman Counties, 18 miles south of Jackson, Tennessee on State Hwy. 100.

Cabins

Chickasaw offers 13 vacation cottages, some sleeping up to six persons and fully equipped for housekeeping. The cabins, complete with fireplaces and televisions, are nestled among tall pines and located within easy access to Lake Placid. Cabins are available by reservation year-round with the months of June, July, and August available on a weekly basis. Reservations may be taken up to a year in advance.

To Reserve call: 731-989-5141

Camping

There are three campgrounds at Chickasaw State Park. The RV campground has 52 sites, each with water and electrical hookups. The tent campground has 29 sites, and water is available. The wrangler campground is designed for visitors traveling with horses. There are 31 sites, each with water and electrical hookups. All park campsites have picnic tables and grills. Modern bathhouses provide hot showers and restroom facilities. There is a playground in each campground.

For more information call: 901-989-5141

Swimming

The picturesque swimming beach on the shore of Lake Placid is very popular with visitors. Lifeguards are on duty during swimming hours. A modern bathhouse and concession stand serve the swimming beach.

Boating

Rowboats and dreamboats are available for rent on Lake Placid. No personally owned boats or gasoline powered motors are allowed on the lake. However, electric trolling motors are allowed. Fishermen, young and old, enjoy the lake and often dine on fine catches of bass and bluegill. A valid Tennessee fishing license is required for persons over 13 years of age.

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Chickasaw State Forest

Picnicking

There are 7 large covered picnic pavilions that can each accommodate 50 people. Each pavilion is equipped with a grill and water spigot.

The park has 3 individual picnic areas, each equipped with grills and water spigots.

Nature Programs

A park recreation director, on duty during the summer months, conducts group games, arts and crafts, evening movies, campfire programs and hayrides. Country dances are held on holiday week-ends.

Visitor Comments, Memories and Reviews

November 19 Helpful Hunter by b

This was my 1st trip with my new RV. The sweetest young man deercamping next door helped me with the electric and water hookups. I loved the park, the people and the poodle and I will surely return

June 3 A great getaway from the city by Jim and Lisa

My husband and I have been coming for several years to Chickasaw State Park. We always have a pet with us so we reserve a pet friendly cabin. The park has a lot to offer, for those who like to rough it a bit without camping in a tent there are 13 cabins, 3 of which are pet friendly. There is swimming, love to hear the kids having fun swimming, paddleboats, tennis, horseback riding, a nice playground for younger kids, many walking trails, etc. Our favorite thing, sitting late in the evening looking at the beautiful lake. The footbridge across the lake is also a plus.

September 8 Favorite Park by Michelle in Texas

I love Chickasaw State Park. As kids, we probably went there 13 years in a row. It is beautiful. I now have a family of my own, and cant wait to share this beautiful place with them.

November 21 a great place to camp by candice luna

I love to camp there and ride horses and ride 4-wheelers

November 16 A great place for hunting by Hikimber6

My family and I love deer hunting at Chicksaw,and just being there!!!! VERY PEICEFUL

July 18 Amazing Park by RM

We all loved the boating and swimming

June 4 Super place to visit or walk or swin by Bruce Beck, Savannah, TN

Wonderful woodland and lakes area. Very quiet an-d restful area. However, the phone number area code is now 731- not 901- as listed on the information page.

Area Campgrounds

Chickasaw State Park 20 Cabin LN Henderson, TN (731) 989-5141	Joy-O RV Park 150 US Highway 138 Denmark, TN (731) 424-3725
Whispering Pines RV Park 129 Mckenzie Rd Jackson, TN (731) 422-3682

Area Fishing Related Businesses

Lake Graham Store 56 Lowell Thomas Dr Jackson, TN (731) 422-0950	Pioneer Outdoor Sports 608 Tennessee St Bolivar, TN (731) 659-2400

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Directions

From I-40 take either exit 82-A to Hwy. 45 South or 80-A (which is 45 South by-pass) to Hwy. 45 South and from there drive 20 miles to Henderson, TN. Turn right on Hwy. 100 and from there it is approximately 8 miles to the park entrance.