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Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park is a park located in the northwestern part of Tennessee in Benton County. The park is named for Nathan Bedford Forrest, a Confederate general who conducted different campaigns in the area. Much of the land of the park is built on the site of the Battle of Johnsonville. Johnsonville was a strategic stronghold for the United States Army during the Civil War.

Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park is located in a county that has a humid, subtropical climate. The summers in Benton County are humid and hot. The winters are mild to moderate. Snow falls at some point most years, but the accumulation is generally light. Also, it rarely sticks to the ground for long.

History enthusiasts camping with an RV often stay at Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park because the area is steeped in rich history. Tennessee and other states in the Upper South were frequently the sites of Civil War battles. From Benton County, travelers can reach Nashville in fewer than two hours, and Jackson, TN, is about an hour away. In under three hours, one can reach the borders of Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Kentucky.

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Getting Outdoors

Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park is located on Kentucky Lake. Fishermen who rent an RV in Eva, TN, can find three different boating access points. The park also offers public boat docks and commercial marinas. Those who have fished Kentucky Lake say they’ve caught striped bass, largemouth and smallmouth bass, crappie, catfish, bream, and sauger. It’s considered one of the best fishing lakes in the area.

The park also has over 20 miles of hiking trails. The trails vary from long treks into the backcountry to short, easy walks. Hikers can also cool off by swimming in Kentucky Lake at the man-made Eva Beach.

In addition to swimming, Tennessee campers are able to rent stand-up paddleboards and kayaks to navigate the lake. From the water or the shore, bird watchers can watch several different types of waterfowl and migrating birds. Egrets, herons, and several types of gulls are known to call Kentucky Lake home. Birdwatchers will be at home at Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park.

Lastly, the park also offers a disc golf course. The course is not a full 18-hole course but can still provide an afternoon of fun.

Camping at Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park

Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park offers three different campgrounds for RV campers. Happy Hollow Campground and Lakefront Campground are accessible by RV. Happy Hollow has 37 campsites. The sites offer water and electric hookups, and also have tables and grills. Self-contained rigs are able to dump waste at the dumping station while the entire campground shares a playground and a bathhouse with showers.

Lakefront Campground is a primitive campground. There are 13 campsites, some of which have water hookups. There is a bathroom that is centrally located.

Hikers who book an RV near Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park can hike to backcountry campsites as well. One set of campsites are located about three miles from the parking lot. The others are a little farther away at five miles. The campsites offer fire rings and not much else. Everything that is packed in must be packed out.

Exploring The Area

The Patsy Cline Memorial Site in Camden, TN, is a popular destination for country music fans traveling by RV. The site memorializes the spot where Patsy Cline’s plane crashed in in 1963.

The Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Farm and Museum, also in Camden, draws many folks who have an interest in pearls and jewelry. The museum offers information about the history of pearl farming in the Tennessee River as well as information about pearls themselves. You can buy jewelry and study local pearls.

Loretta Lynn’s Ranch in Hurricane Mills, TN is a museum devoted to the life and work of Loretta Lynn. The museum offers a tour that features a recreated coal mine, a small cabin, and a plantation-style home. The museum also allows some RV camping and tent camping. Country Music fans who rent an RV in northwestern Tennessee might find this to be a very interesting stop.

The Waverly Train Explosion Museum in Waverly, TN is a museum and memorial dedicated to a 1978 propane explosion that killed sixteen people. The museum details the history of the train, the event itself, and those who perished.

Travelers might rent an RV near Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park for the Civil War history and for the quick access to rich country music history. Book an RV in Benton County and start your outdoor adventure today!

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