Reelfoot Lake State Park
Reelfoot Lake State Park / My TN State Park Fundraiser 2026
'We love Reelfoot State Park. We have been going at least once a year for more than 40 years.'
Give back to the park that gave you your favorite memories.
Now's your chance to show your love for Reelfoot Lake State Park. During the My TN State Parks Fundraiser in April, every donation is a vote for Reelfoot Lake State Park as your favorite Tennessee State Park, and an investment in its future.
With each vote, you're helping fund meaningful improvements such as constructing hiking trails and bridges, conserving habitats for wildlife, upgrading playgrounds, installing interpretive signage, and enhancing care for our raptor friends.
When you give, you help make these projects possible, creating a better and more enjoyable experience for everyone who visits our state parks.
About Reelfoot Lake State Park
Reelfoot Lake State Park, located in the northwest corner of Tennessee, is renowned for its fishing, boating, and exceptional wildlife viewing. The 15,000-acre lake was formed by a series of powerful earthquakes in 1811-1812 that briefly caused the Mississippi River to flow backward, creating this unique natural feature. Unlike anywhere else in the state, Reelfoot is a flooded forest, where cypress trees rise from the water and aquatic plants flourish. The park is home to a remarkable variety of shorebirds and wading birds, along with golden and American bald eagles. Visitors can hike scenic trails, paddle through the lake's quiet waters, fish year-round, with accommodation in a cabin or at one of the park's campsites.