Too isolated and creepy. It was quiet but too quiet and no signal for services. There's an airport I guess if something happens you go there for safety but the buildings were old and I couldn't find the bathrooms. And the state park office is like 16 miles away I was told and the maps weren't very helpful either. Without directions and knowing where you are and everything is located first it's not good not to have GPS signal available. I found this place trying to find port of Cates landing when I got tired of looking for that one didn't like the vibes didn't even stay the night. There won't be a next time, for a state park this place was disappointing and run down. One of the campers said they charge 25$ a night per spot it's not worth it even with water and electricity hookups. It's too far off the map and snakey looking. I'll try somewhere else next time I'm looking for so where peaceful to rest and relax. It was more stress than what I was...
Read moreThe Visitor Center property is really beautiful. It houses a museum and store where you can find out more information about the park's history and purchase from a small collections of items. Park rangers are on hand to answer questions, and there are lots of informational displays throughout the property to educate visitors . A small set of bird enclosures currently houses two bald eagles, a couple of red-tailed hawks, a barn owl or two, and barred owls. There are also snake enclosures inside one of the visitor center buildings. An amazing boardwalk at the rear of the property allows you to walk out onto the lake and experience walking among the cypress trees. There's also a beautiful view of a large part of the lake that can be enjoyed at the end of the boardwalk. Highly recommend stopping here before visiting the rest of the...
Read moreIf you are ever in the Reelfoot lake area, this is a have too place to visit! Inside the main building there is history of the area including Indian artifacts donated actually by my great grandfather RC Donaldson. The museum is actually named after him. Outside they have built a new building housing reptiles, lots of snakes and sometimes little birds that they are rehabilitating. Outside you are able to Eagles and hawks that they have captured that are no longer able to live out in the wild on their own and they are taken care of here until they’re able to either go back on their own. There’s a huge meeting area for banquets I believe the school uses it for prom and other events. If you’re ever in Lake County be...
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