David Crockett State Park - Lawrenceburg, TN - Tennessee State Parks

 
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Welcome to David Crockett State Park
David Crockett was a pioneer, soldier, politician and industrialist. He was born near the little town of Limestone in northeast Tennessee in 1786. In 1817, he moved to Lawrence County and served as a justice of the peace, a colonel of the militia and as a state representative. Along the banks of Shoal Creek, in what is now his namesake park, he established a diversified industry consisting of a powdermill, a gristmill and a distillery. All three operations were washed away in a flood in September 1821. Financial difficulties from this loss caused Crockett to move to West Tennessee where he was elected to Congress. While in Washington, he fought for his people’s right to keep land they had settled on in the new frontier of West Tennessee. Crockett died at the Alamo Mission in March of 1836 while aiding the Texans in their fight for independence from Mexico. The 1,100-acre park has a museum, staffed during the summer months, with exhibits depicting Crockett’s life here and a water-powered grist mill. In addition to the paved bike trail, the park has more than six miles of hiking trails. The trails offer scenic vistas of Shoal Creek and Crockett Falls, limestone bluffs, abundant wildlife and serene forest. The Overlook Trail runs parallel to the Shoal Creek Trail. During the summer months, swimming is a popular park activity. An Olympic-sized swimming pool with a modern bathhouse and vending machines is a great way to beat the heat. There is ample sunbathing space and a wading pool for children. Lifeguards are on duty during swimming hours. David Crockett State Park has seven cabins near beautiful Lindsey Lake. Each cabin is completely furnished with two bedrooms, two baths, a full kitchen and covered patio. These unique modern accommodations were designed and built with energy efficiency in mind. They are designated Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified vacation homes. For campers, the park’s two campgrounds contain a total of 107 sites, some equipped with a table, fire ring and grill and 30 amp electrical and water hookups. Campground #1 also has 8 primitive camp sites. The park has an onsite restaurant that overlooks 40-acre scenic Lindsey Lake. The restaurant features home-style cooking from the buffet or menu. Information about our annual events including David Crockett Days (2nd weekend in August), Halloween History Trail, Winter Speaker Series, Glow in the Park 5K and our weekly program schedules throughout the summer months can be found online under upcoming events or by calling the park office.

Amenities

Within Facility
CABINS
David Crockett is proud to feature seven cabins near beautiful Lindsey Lake. Each cabin is completely furnished with two bedrooms, two baths and a full kitchen and a covered patio. These unique modern accommodations were designed and built with energy efficiency in mind. They are the first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified vacation homes in the eastern United States or available at a state park.

CAMPING
David Crockett State Park has a total of 115 sites including 8 primitive sites in Campground #1. Many of the sites are equipped with a table, fire ring and grill plus 30 amp electrical and water hookups.
Centralized bathhouses provide hot showers and restrooms. A dump station is available for self-contained rigs.
Campsites may be reserved by calling the park or online. Stay limit is two weeks during peak season and 28 days during the off-season. Campground #1 (along Shoal Creek) is open from April 15 through November 15. Campground #2 is open year round.
There is a scout camp area for non-profit groups with primitive camping that can accommodate up to 30 tents. The scout camp is open from April 1 through October 31.

BIKING
A paved bicycle trail carries you through the woods where you may see wildlife along the ride. You finish your ride at the swimming pool parking lot. You can return by the same route or ride on the main park road leading from the front of the park restaurant.
Trail Length: 3 miles
Trail Rating: Intermediate

BIRDING
The 1,100-acre park is primarily covered in pine-oak-hickory forest. The over six miles of trails in the park offer opportunities for viewing woodland birds including migrants in the spring and fall. Non-forested areas especially around the park office are good for observing eastern bluebirds, eastern phoebe, great-crested flycatchers, and sparrows. The boat dock and dam offer views of the 40-acre Lake Lindsey. From these locations look for Canada goose, mallard, great blue and green herons, belted kingfisher, and swallows. Bald eagles are also occasionally seen. In winter, look for waterfowl on the lake. Also in winter, search for red-breasted nuthatches in the pines. Over 100 species of birds have been identified in the park. For more birding locations, view flyer.

FISHING/BOATING
Lake Lindsey (35 acre) is known for catches of bass, crappie, Bluegill and catfish. Fish length and creel limits are posted. Jon boats are available for rent year-round and pedal boats are available from Memorial Day Weekend until the 2nd weekend in August.
The Pool, Pool Snack Bar, Boat Dock and the Museum are unable to accept Debit/Credit Cards at this time, please have cash or a check for all purchases. Guests may purchase pool admission and watercraft rentals using a debit/credit card by stopping by or calling the park office.

HIKING
Shoal Creek trail — 1.7 Miles — Natural Surface — Moderate
Overlook Trail — 1.6 Miles — Natural Surface — Moderate
Trail of Tears — 2.5 Miles — Natural Surface — Easy
Waterfall Trail — 0.2 Miles — Natural Surface — Moderate
Crockett Cabins Trail — 0.2 Miles — Natural Surface — Easy
Outdoor classroom Trail — 0.6 Miles — Natural Surface — Moderate
Fitness Trail — 0.4 Miles — Natural Surface — Easy
Connector Trail A — 0.3 Miles — Natural Surface — Moderate
Connector Trail B — 0.2 Miles — Natural Surface — Moderate
Connector Trail C — 0.3 Miles — Natural Surface — Moderate
Scout Camp Connector Trail — 0.2 Miles — Natural Surface — Moderate
Campground #1 Connector Trail — 0.1 Miles — Natural Surface — Moderate
Shelter #1 Connector Trail — 0.2 Miles — Natural Surface — Moderate

SWIMMING
The pool opens for the 2017 season on Saturday, May 27, 2017.
HOURS OF OPERATION
Closed: Monday & Tuesday except for holiday weeks
10:00 AM to 6:00 PM: Wednesday & Thursday
10:00 AM to 7:00 PM: Friday & Saturday
Noon to 6:00 PM: Sunday
**If a holiday falls on Monday the pool will be open, but will close on Tuesday and Wednesday. If a holiday falls on a Tuesday the pool will be open Monday and Tuesday, but will close on Wednesday & Thursday.**

ADMISSION
$5 ages three and older. Ticket sales stop one hour before closing. Guests may use cash or check for purchasing pool admission at the pool or by stopping in at the park office and using a debit/credit card.

CONSESSIONS/AMENITIES
There is a snack bar, modern bathhouse, ample sunbathing space with lounge chairs, two diving boards and a wading pool for children. Lifeguards are on duty during swimming hours. Please have cash or a check for all purchases made at the pool and snack bar, as we are unable to accept debit/credit cards at this time. Food and drinks are allowed inside the shelter and in an assigned picnic area. Only drinks with screw top lids are allowed around the pool deck. The pool is closed on Monday and Tuesday, unless a holiday falls on one of those days.

POOL PARTIES
Pool rental rates are $200/per two hour time slot for 50 people or less and $300/ per two hour time slot for 51 people or more. For more information or to make a reservation, please call the park office at 931-762-9408.



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