David Crockett State Park RV & Campground Guide
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The David Crockett State Park is in the area where the famous outdoorsman established his businesses. It was once the site of a gristmill, distillery, and powder mill, although the businesses were destroyed in the 1821 flood. The park offers paddling, birding, hiking, biking, fishing, and boating within a lake setting lined by limestone bluffs and surrounded by a calming forest. Lawrenceburg, TN, where the park is located, offers mild springs, hot summers, and snowy winters. The David Crockett State Park hosts many events, including David Crockett Days, Halloween History Trails, the Winter Speaks Series, Glow in the Park 5K, and the Fourth of July Mayberry Days Festival and parade.
Nearby Cities:
Ethridge, TN
Westpoint, TN
Summertown, TN
Leoma, TN
Spring 40-75 F
Summer 65-85 F
Fall 40-80 F
Winter 30-50 F
RV Resorts & Campsites in David Crockett State Park
Campground Accommodations
David Crocket Campground #1
Water hookup: Yes
Electrical hookup: Yes
Sewer hookup: Yes
Wi-Fi: No
Pet-friendly: Yes
Max RV length: 40 feet
• Other amenities: Bathhouses with showers, Olympic-size swimming pool, wading pool, on-site restaurant, picnic tables, and grills
David Crockett Campground #2
Water hookup: yes
Electrical hookup: yes
Sewer hookup: yes
Wi-Fi: no
Pet-friendly: yes
Max RV length: 40 feet (Class C)
Other amenities: Bathhouses with showers, Olympic-size swimming pool, wading pool, on-site restaurant, picnic tables, and grills
David Crockett State Park Campgrounds
The two David Crockett State Park campgrounds offer more than 100 sites, many equipped with water and 30-amp or 50-amp electric hookups. Within each campground, there's a bathhouse with modern toilets and hot showers. Your campsite fee also entitles you to use the park's dump station. Campground 1 is open from mid-March through the end of November; Campground 2 is open all year but with limited bathhouse facilities. Many sites fit RVs up to 55 feet long. Nightly rates start at $33 and vary throughout the season.
Veteran's Park Campground
If the campgrounds at David Crockett State Park are full, the closest alternative is the Veteran's Park Campground. With just 12 sites tucked under the trees, this campground is a lovely, quiet base camp. Each site has water and electric hookups. Nearby, you can access a creekside walking trail and a natural area. Sites are $20 per night.
Heritage Campground and RV Park
Stay in the heart of Tennessee Amish country at Heritage Campground and RV Park. Located on the edge of a historic Amish farm, this clean campground has a relaxing, family-friendly atmosphere. Amenities such as a Wi-Fi hotspot, hot showers, a play area, and a laundry room make your trip more convenient. RV sites offer full hookups, and most offer pull-through access for big rigs. Rates vary; call for current prices.
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What to Do at
David Crockett State Park
At David Crockett State Park, you'll find ten miles of hiking trails, including the Overlook Trail and Shoals Creek Trail, and scenic views of Crockett Falls and Shoals Creek, which feature limestone bluffs and abundant wildlife. You can visit during annual events, including David Crockett Days or the Fourth of July Mayberry Days. The park offers an on-site restaurant and concessions at its Olympic-size swimming pool, and you can rent watercraft, including canoes, kayaks, pedal boats, and fishing boats.
The David Crockett State Park offers many outdoor activities, including paddling, birding, hiking, biking, fishing, and boating. You can learn about the park's rich cultural and natural history through exhibits and public events.
Inside David Crockett State Park
Start your visit to David Crockett State Park with a tour through history. Check out the replica grist mill to get a glimpse of Crockett's everyday activities. In the summer, the park museum offers additional insight into local life and history. If you're in the mood to get active, check out the eight miles of hiking trails or bring your bike to explore the paved trail. Summer is the most popular time to visit the park, and for good reason — you can swim in the pool, fish for bass, and rent kayaks, canoes, and paddleboards at the lake. While you're hiking or relaxing around the fire, keep an eye out for the 100+ bird species that live in the park's forests.
Fishing
The park offers year-round fishing and opportunities to catch bass and crappie. Guests can rent fishing boats at David Crockett State Park, but all boats must stay at trolling speed. You must have a fishing license per Tennessee law while fishing at the park, and the park doesn't permit outside boats to enter. Since the lake is 40 acres, you can find a quiet and peaceful place to fish away from other guests.
Geocaching
Geocaching is available at David Crockett State Park. Caches are hidden near the museum, on a bike trail, and at scenic viewing areas. Once you find one, you can take a prize from the container and sign the logbook.
Nature Watching
Observe birds and wildlife at David Crockett State Park, including red-bellied woodpeckers, great blue herons, mallard ducks, Canadian geese, summer tanager, groundhogs, and raccoons. You'll see white-tailed deer and majestic butterflies in the forest, including the red-spotted admiral.
Flora
You'll find many plants at David Crockett State Park, including gulf fritillary, morbid owlet, Carolina buckthorn, multiflora roses, mountain azaleas, and ghost pipe.
Hiking
David Crockett State Park offers incredible hiking trails, including the Overlook and Shoal Creek trails. You'll find many limestone bluffs and scenic views overlooking the park.
Boating
At David Crockett State Park, you can enjoy Lindsey Lake, which spans 40 acres. It is excellent for the kayaks and row boats that you can rent on-site.
Swimming
Swimming in Lindsey Lake is permitted, but not in the designated fishing areas. The park also has an Olympic-size swimming pool with concessions if you want a snack by the pool.
Biking
David Crockett State Park offers a paved bike trail that spans three miles and has an intermediate rating because of some challenging hills.
How to Get to
David Crockett State Park
From Lawrenceburg, head south into Jeter Way toward Gaines Street, turn right onto West Gaines Street, and drive 1.1 miles. Turn right onto Davy Crockett Park Road to find the park's entrance.
Entering David Crockett State Park
A day pass for the park is $5 per person. Free parking is available throughout the park. You can find spaces at the Trail of Tears Trailhead, Crockett's Mill, and David Crockett Pond.
David Crockett State Park Per Person : $5.0
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Frequently Asked Questions About David Crockett State Park
The summer season is the best time to visit the park and gives you the full scope of available activities. Summers are hot, but the mountain air can provide a cool breeze, and you can enjoy fishing, swimming, boating, and watersports. The on-site restaurant is open throughout the summer, offering breakfast on Saturdays and Sundays, lunch on Monday through Friday, and dinner on Friday and Saturday nights.
You will see abundant wildlife throughout David Crockett State Park, including groundhogs, raccoons, summer tanagers, mallard ducks, and blue herons. Within the forest and limestone bluffs, you will see many species of butterflies and birds, including the red-bellied woodpecker and red-spotted admiral.
Yes, David Crockett State Park has two campgrounds for RVs. Campground #1 is open from March 15th to November 31st, and Campground #2 is open year-round. RVers cannot stay overnight in the primitive campgrounds as they are reserved for tents only.
You are not required to reserve a camping spot at David Crockett State Park. However, the summer is the park's peak season, and the campgrounds could reach maximum capacity quickly. There is a $5 fee to reserve your spot at one of the campgrounds. Overnight camping costs are $45 per RV.
Pets are welcome at the park. They are allowed in the campgrounds, on the roads for walks, and can hike with you on most of the trails. Your furry companion must be on a leash, and you are expected to clean up after them.
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