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

Featured in:Hiking Camping Tennessee

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446 ft

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Year-round

Cell

No Service

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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

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Campsite Fees

Standard campsite fees apply; senior rates have been mentioned by visitors. Some sites offer electric (50/30/20 amp) and water hookups; bathhouse and...

Standard Site Fee$0.00

Hookup Site Fee$0.00

Premium Site Fee$0.00

Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00

Group Site Fee$0.00

Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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What Campers Say

4.47

Recommended

Based on 132 reviews

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"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."

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Mousetail Landing State Park

35.6686, -88.0078

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

Fall brings ideal temps, colorful hardwoods along the river and reduced mosquitoes; highly pleasant.

Planning Tips

Current Alerts: 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. The section of trail between backcountry site 1 and backcountry site 2 will be reopened as soon as possible.

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.

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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Amenities available

Bathhouse with showers and laundry (noted to have had repairs); developed sites with electrical and water hookups; primitive area with port-a-potties, fire rings/BBQ grills and picnic tables.

Showers

Potable water

Electricity hookups

Water hookups

Flush toilets

Fire rings

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

Activities you can enjoy

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.

Hiking

Fishing

Swimming

Boating

Wildlife viewing

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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.

Active AlertsPortion 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. The section of trail between backcountry site 1 and backcountry site 2 will be reopened as soon as possible.

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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Reviews

From Booking Sources

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...

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