Is Mousetail Landing State Park first-come first-served or reservation?

Mousetail Landing State Park accepts online reservations. We recommend booking in advance, especially during peak season (typically summer weekends). Use campsite alerts to get notified when spots become available.

Are there showers at Mousetail Landing State Park?

Yes, Mousetail Landing State Park has shower facilities available for campers. Check the amenities section for details on hours and any fees.

Are dogs allowed at Mousetail Landing State Park?

Pets are not allowed at Mousetail Landing State Park. This policy helps protect local wildlife and other campers. Consider nearby pet-friendly campgrounds if traveling with animals.

What amenities are available at Mousetail Landing State Park?

Mousetail Landing State Park offers: Restrooms, Showers, Potable Water, Electrical Hookups, Water Hookups. See our detailed campground page for the full list of facilities and features.

What activities can I do at Mousetail Landing State Park?

Popular activities at Mousetail Landing State Park include Hiking, Fishing, Swimming, Boating, Wildlife Viewing. The surrounding area offers plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for all skill levels.

Mousetail Landing State Park

4.47

132 reviews

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446 ft

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Partial HookupsPull-ThroughUp to 90 ftShowers

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Quick Facts

446 ft

Price

Varies

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

No Service

Pets

Check Policy

Partial HookupsPull-ThroughUp to 90 ftShowers

Book on Itinio Official Website

Get Directions

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Mousetail Landing State Park

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Portion of Eagle Point Loop Trail Closed
A portion of the 8 mile Eagle Point Loop Trail remains closed due to storm damage. The portion of the trail that remains closed is the section of trail that connects backcountry campsites 1 and 2. Hikers can currently reach both campsites from the trail head.

Best Time to Camp at Mousetail Landing State Park

Fall brings mid-50s to mid-70s daytime temperatures, dropping to the 40s and 50s at night. Humidity drops, hardwoods turn color along the river, and mosquitoes ease up compared to summer. Spring offers similar mild conditions with blooming understory. Summer gets hot and draws the most visitors, making early morning the best window for fishing or paddling. Winter is quiet, though some facilities may operate on reduced schedules.

Best

Fall(Sep-Nov)

4.5 / 5

Ideal temps, fall color along the river and fewer mosquitoes make fall excellent.

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About Mousetail Landing State Park

Mousetail Landing State Park sits on the eastern banks of the Tennessee River in west-central Tennessee, offering both developed campsites and primitive riverfront spots. The park's old-growth forest provides heavy shade across campsites, and rangers consistently earn praise for being helpful and engaged. Fair warning: a steep 14% grade hill leads into the campground, which can challenge RVs and trailers.

Park contains a developed campground with electrical and water hookups suitable for RVs and a separate primitive tent campground and riverfront primitive sites.

Weather and SeasonsFall brings mid-50s to mid-70s daytime temperatures, dropping to the 40s and 50s at night. Humidity drops, hardwoods turn color along the river, and mosquitoes ease up compared to summer. Spring offers similar mild conditions with blooming understory. Summer gets hot and draws the most visitors, making early morning the best window for fishing or paddling. Winter is quiet, though some facilities may operate on reduced schedules.

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Natural Features and SceneryMassive hardwoods create a canopy over the campground and trails, with some trees old enough to form cathedral-like corridors. The Tennessee River defines the park's western boundary, accessible from multiple fishing spots and primitive camping areas. Spring Creek flows through the property's rolling terrain. Shade is plentiful throughout developed and primitive sites. At night, minimal light pollution reveals dense star fields uncommon in more developed areas.

Scenic ViewsMany primitive sites and hiking trails offer direct Tennessee River views; visitors report excellent evening stargazing due to low light pollution. Trail overlooks provide scenic vistas of the river and surrounding forested landscape.

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Reservation PlatformsUseDirect (typical for Tennessee State Parks / Itinio)

Best CampsitesPrimitive sites along the river and in the Spring Creek area get top marks for Tennessee River views and proximity to the water. Sites 1 through 6 in the main campground are mentioned in reviews but lack electric and water hookups. Privacy decreases when the park is busy.

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Please note that check-in time for camping is 4:00 pm. Check-out time is 12:00 pm.

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Potable water

Electricity hookups

Water hookups

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RV details

Electric hookups29 of 77 sites (38%)

Water hookups25 of 77 sites (32%)

Sewer hookups1 of 77 sites (1%)

1 full hookup site1 pull-through siteUp to 90 ft vehicles

Things to do at Mousetail Landing State Park

Riverfront park on the Tennessee River offering fishing, paddling/kayaking, hiking trails, camping (developed and primitive), and a swimming beach; noted for scenic overlooks and starry nights.

Hiking4.0/5

Multiple trails including longer/backpacking routes and scenic overlooks through old-growth woods.

Fishing4.0/5

Swimming4.0/5

Boating4.0/5

Wildlife viewing4.0/5

Reports of lots of wildlife (e.g., barred owls) and riparian/forest habitat.

Signature experiences

Photography4.0/5Old-growth trees, river overlooks and starry skies provide varied photo subjects.

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Policies & Safety

Hazards & AlertsAccess to the campground involves a very steep (~14%) grade hill that can be difficult for vehicles towing trailers. Visitors have reported shower temperature issues (scalding or cold) and limited privacy when the park is busy.

No Cell ServiceCell phone service is not available at this campground. Plan accordingly for emergencies and download offline maps before arriving.

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4.5

132 reviews

Recommended

Mousetail Landing State Park is recommended, placing it in the top 40% of campgrounds based on reviews

Reviews are largely positive: visitors praise friendly, helpful rangers, clean facilities, strong river access and good fishing/hiking. Common negatives include a very steep access hill for towed rigs, occasional bathhouse issues, and limited or no cell service.

Review Summaries

Based on 132 reviews

What Campers Love

Friendly and engaged park staff/rangers; clean bathhouse and laundry facilities; riverfront primitive sites with excellent views; good fishing, paddling/kayaking, hiking trails, playground and...

Based on 132 reviews

Pro Tips & Recommendations

If towing, be prepared for a steep hill after check-in. Spring and fall are ideal seasons for milder weather; primitive river sites are recommended for best water views. Expect limited or no cell...

Based on 132 reviews

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“No cell coverage!! Not anywhere in the park did I get a T-Mobile signal.”; “A great place to camp, fish, hike and hangout.”; “We love camping here. The rangers are always wonderful and the other...

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Anglers, paddlers, and hikers who want a primitive riverfront site with real dark skies and don't need cell signal. Fall weekends hit the sweet spot: mid-60s days, color on the hardwoods, and the swimming crowd is gone.

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Towing anything substantial means a 14% grade hill at check-in that has rattled more than a few rigs. Shower temps have been hit-or-miss too, so if a reliable hot shower is non-negotiable, read the recent bathhouse reviews before booking.

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