Pickwick Landing was a riverboat stop dating from the 1840's. In the 1930's, during the depression, the site was chosen for one of the Tennessee Valley Authority's dams on the Tennessee River. What today comprises the park was once the living area for the TVA construction crews and their families. The property passed from TVA to the Tennessee State Park system in the early 1970's. It was during this time that the inn, cabins, marina and picnic shelters were developed. Today Pickwick Landing is one of the most visited parks in the system.

Located near the inn, the cabins feature central heat and air, TV, a patio and fireplace. Guests in the cabins enjoy all inn privileges including use of the tennis courts, and swimming pool.

Each cabin has four double beds, for a capacity of eight people. Linens, dishes, cookware, even firewood for the fireplace are all provided.

Cabins may be booked up to a year in advance.

The campground has a total of 48 sites with hook-ups. Thirteen sites have 20/30/50 amp electric, 4 sites have 20/30 amp electric, and 31 sites have 20 amp electric only. Each campsite has a picnic table and a grill.All campsites are available on a first come-first serve basis.

In addition to the inn pool (available to inn and cabin guests only) Pickwick Landing has three public swimming beaches. Circle Beach and **Sandy Beach are located in the park's day-use area and the third is located across the lake at Bruton Branch primative area. All together, there are about two miles of public swimming beach at Pickwick. Swimming is not supervised at the beaches. Restrooms are available.

All types of boating are allowed at Pickwick Landing. There are two boat ramps in the park, each of which are available free of charge. During summer pool, boats of up to 60 feet can be launched.

Marina

Currently, there are 191 slips for dryboat storage, 46 sailboat slips, and 35 transient slips. There is no charge for temporary docking, but for transient (overnight) docking there is a charge.

A service dock is available. Fuel is available: gas 89 octane, diesel, 50:1 pre-mix. Semi-v, 14 foot fishing boats may be rented here. Guide services are not available at the park, but inquire at the Park Office and we will give you a list of qualified guides in the area. Laundry and shower facilities are located at the Marina Office Building.

Marina hours are from 6:00am - 10:00 pm daily. Office: 731-689-5175. Contact the harbor master on Marine Channel 16 for directions.