Pickett State Park Campground
The campground is closed for renovations to the bathhouse and campground facilities. Closure began May 26, 2025 with reopening expected mid-2026. Boat dock and swimming area are also closed for accessibility improvements; personal canoes, kayaks, and paddle boards are permitted during closures.
Severe Thunderstorm Watch issued July 21 at 5:09PM CDT until July 22 at 12:00AM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 510 IN EFFECT UNTIL MIDNIGHT CDT TONIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN TENNESSEE THIS WATCH INCLUDES 27 COUNTIES IN MIDDLE TENNESSEE CANNON CHEATHAM CLAY CUMBERLAND DAVIDSON DE KALB DICKSON FENTRESS HICKMAN HOUSTON HUMPHREYS JACKSON MACON MONTGOMERY OVERTON PERRY PICKETT PUTNAM ROBERTSON RUTHERFORD SMITH STEWART SUMNER TROUSDALE WHITE WILLIAMSON WILSON THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF ALLARDT, ASHLAND CITY, BRENTWOOD, BYRDSTOWN, CARTHAGE, CELINA, CENTERVILLE, CLARKSVILLE, COOKEVILLE, CROSSVILLE, DICKSON, DOVER, ERIN, FRANKLIN, GAINESBORO, GALLATIN, GOODLETTSVILLE, GORDONSVILLE, HARTSVILLE, HENDERSONVILLE, JAMESTOWN, KINGSTON SPRINGS, LA VERGNE, LAFAYETTE, LEBANON, LINDEN, LIVINGSTON, LOBELVILLE, MCEWEN, MOUNT JULIET, MURFREESBORO, NASHVILLE, NEW JOHNSONVILLE, PEGRAM, SMITHVILLE, SMYRNA, SOUTH CARTHAGE, SPARTA, SPRINGFIELD, TENNESSEE RIDGE, WAVERLY, AND WOODBURY.
Flood Watch issued July 21 at 12:59PM CDT until July 22 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...A portion of Middle Tennessee, including the following counties, Bedford, Cannon, Cheatham, Clay, Coffee, Cumberland, Davidson, De Kalb, Dickson, Fentress, Giles, Hickman, Humphreys, Jackson, Lawrence, Lewis, Macon, Marshall, Maury, Overton, Perry, Pickett, Putnam, Rutherford, Smith, Sumner, Trousdale, Van Buren, Warren, Wayne, White, Williamson and Wilson. * WHEN...From 6 PM CDT this evening through Wednesday morning. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Thunderstorms with locally torrential downpours will develop across Middle Tennessee this evening producing rainfall totals greater than 2 inches which could cause flash flooding. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Heat Advisory issued July 21 at 6:42AM CDT until July 21 at 8:00PM CDT by NWS Nashville TN
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 110. * WHERE...Middle Tennessee. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
About
Pickett CCC Memorial State Park Campground sits within one of the most pristine natural areas in Tennessee. The 922-acre park on the Cumberland Plateau showcases unique sandstone formations including natural bridges, rock shelters, and dramatic bluffs. As the first certified Dark Sky Park in the Southeast, the campground offers exceptional stargazing opportunities with minimal light pollution. The campground provides 26 sites, all equipped with water hookups and picnic tables with charcoal grills. Sixteen sites offer 30-amp electric service. A modern bathhouse includes flush toilets, hot water showers, and coin laundry. A dump station serves RV campers. The park is adjacent to the 20,887-acre Pickett State Forest and Big South Fork National River and Recreation Area, providing access to extensive hiking trails, swimming at Arch Lake, boating, and fishing.
Directions
From I-40, take Exit 317 and travel north on Highway 127 for 46 miles. Turn right on Highway 154 and continue 12 miles to the park entrance.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $16 - $25 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 34ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 34ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (931) 879-5821 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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