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Chickasaw State Forest
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| State Park Overview: |
 | 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. |
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Super place to visit or walk or swin
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.
Written by Bruce Beck, Savannah, TN
4-Jun-2008
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Amazing Park
We all loved the boating and swimming
Written by RM
18-Jul-2008
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| 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 |
| 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. |
| 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.
TN Fishing Regulations |
| 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. |
| Fishing and Hunting: |
| Fisherman, young and old, enjoy lake fishing on Lake Placid and can expect fine catches of bass, catfish and crappie. Boats may be rented at the park. No personal boats are allowed.
A valid Tennessee fishing license is required for persons over 13 years of age.
Legal Limits:
Crappie - limit 30, no minimum length
Bass - limit 5, minimum length 15"
Catfish - limit 5, minimum length 15"
Bream - no limit, no minimum length |
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| Lodge: |
| This facility accommodates 40 persons. The building features divided quarters with bunk beds and sleeps 20 people to a room. Central heat and air are provided as well as dishes, utensils, microwave, ice maker, freezers, refrigerator and stove. Groups must supply their own linens. A 45-day notice of cancellation is required for a refund of the deposit. Check-in time for this facity is 3 p.m. and check-out time is 10 a.m. |
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| 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. |
| 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
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| | 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. |
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