Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park Campground
Both Happy Hollow Campground and Lakefront Campground are closed for 2026 due to a campground renovation project. Reopening is anticipated in early 2027.
Flood Watch issued October 9 at 10:36PM CDT until October 11 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...Portions of North Mississippi, including the following areas, Alcorn, Benton MS, Calhoun, Chickasaw, Itawamba, Lafayette, Lee MS, Marshall, Monroe, Pontotoc, Prentiss, Tippah, Tishomingo, Union and Yalobusha and West Tennessee, including the following areas, Benton TN, Carroll, Chester, Crockett, Decatur, Fayette, Gibson, Hardeman, Hardin, Haywood, Henderson, Madison and McNairy. * WHEN...Through Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - The eventual remnants of Hurricane Isaias will trek north impacting portions of the Mid-South. Based on the latest guidance, the heaviest rainfall will likely fall across portions of northeast Mississippi into some areas of West Tennessee. Total rainfall amounts will between 1 to 3 inches. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Wind Advisory issued October 10 at 9:53AM CDT until October 10 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Memphis TN
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * WHERE...Portions of East Arkansas, North Mississippi, Southeast Missouri, and West Tennessee. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
About
Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park encompasses 2,700 acres along the western shore of Kentucky Lake in Benton County, Tennessee. The campground offers two distinct camping experiences across 50 standard sites. Happy Hollow Campground features 37 paved sites with water and electric hookups (20/30/50 amp options), a central bathhouse with hot showers, a dump station, and a nearby playground. Each site includes a picnic table and grill. Lakefront Campground provides 13 primitive tent-only sites situated directly on Kentucky Lake, with each site on a raised gravel bed featuring a fire ring and picnic table, freshwater spigots throughout, and a central restroom. The park also offers two backcountry sites and group camping for those seeking a more remote experience. Beyond camping, visitors can explore over 20 miles of hiking trails, access boat docks on Kentucky Lake, and visit the Tennessee River Folklife Interpretive Center and Museum atop Pilot Knob, one of the highest points in West Tennessee. Reservations are made through reserve.tnstateparks.com with a $5 nonrefundable reservation fee. Maximum stay is 14 days (extended to 28 days December through February), and most sites require a 2-night minimum. Check-in is 4:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM. Only certified heat-treated firewood is permitted.
Directions
Use 1825 Pilot Knob Road, Eva, TN 38333 when using GPS to get the most direct route to the Park Office. Using the park name in GPS may route you to the back gate, which is a longer route with no cell phone reception.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 68ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 68ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| State.Parks@tn.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (731) 593-6445 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| TN State Parks Campground Page | |
| Campsite Reservations | |
| Park Info |
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