Johnsonville State Historic Park - United States
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About Johnsonville State Historic Park
RV quick facts for Johnsonville State Historic Park
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Camping on-site | No campground inside the park; day-use only. RVers stay at nearby private and TVA-area campgrounds. |
| Full hookups | Not available within the historic park |
| Dump station | Not provided on-site; use nearby commercial campgrounds near Kentucky Lake |
| Road restrictions | Paved access roads with some narrow, curving sections near the lake; large Class A rigs should use caution |
| Cell service | Generally reliable along Highway 70 and near New Johnsonville |
| Nearest major RV route | Interstate 40 between Nashville and Memphis, exits 143 or 152 |
| Reservation window | Park is free day-use; no campsite reservations needed at the historic park itself |
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Best time to visit Johnsonville State Historic Park
April through June and September through October are the most comfortable months, with mild temperatures, lower humidity, and green or colorful foliage over the earthworks and lakeshore. Summer visits from July to August are warm and humid, so early-morning walks of the battlefield trails are recommended. Winter is quieter but can be cold and damp, with limited programming; check ahead for visitor center hours.
Cold, damp winter days; trails open but can be muddy.
Cool and wet; occasional freezing rain.
Variable spring weather; good for battlefield walks.
Pleasant; wildflowers and green foliage.
Warm and lively; peak shoulder season.
Hot and humid; bring insect repellent.
Peak summer heat; early-morning touring recommended.
Hot and humid; afternoon thunderstorms possible.
Cooler, drier; excellent for lakeview picnics.
Crisp days, fall color along the shoreline.
Cool; anniversary programming for the Battle of Johnsonville.
Cold, quiet season; confirm visitor center hours.
Things to do at Johnsonville State Historic Park
- Tour the Battle of Johnsonville earthworks EasyRV parking available
Walking paths lead to preserved Union redoubts and rifle pits above the Tennessee River. Interpretive signs explain how Forrest positioned artillery across the river from the Federal supply base before the November 1864 engagement.
- Visit the park museum and visitor center EasyRV parking available
The visitor center anchors a tour of the site and provides context for the November 1864 battle. Exhibits cover the Union supply depot, United States Colored Troops stationed at Johnsonville, and Forrest's raid.
- Hike the Redoubt and Nature trails EasyRV parking available
Short wooded trails connect the main historic area with secondary fortifications and viewpoints over Kentucky Lake. Footing is generally easy with modest hills and shade for summer visits.
- Picnic overlooking Kentucky LakeRV parking available
Day-use picnic areas sit on a bluff above the Tennessee River impoundment. Tables, grills, and restrooms make it a convenient lunch stop for RVers passing along I-40.
- Photograph lake and battlefield vistas EasyRV parking available
The shoreline offers wide views across Kentucky Lake toward the Pilot Knob area where Confederate batteries were positioned. Sunset light is especially good from the upper earthworks.
- Attend a battle anniversary living history eventRV parking available
Each November the park commemorates the anniversary of the Battle of Johnsonville with interpretive programs. Check the park calendar before planning an RV trip around the weekend.
- Day trip to Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park EasyRV parking available
Across Kentucky Lake near Eva, this sister park preserves the viewpoint from which Forrest's guns fired on Johnsonville. It offers additional hiking, camping, and a lookout tower roughly an hour's drive around the lake.
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Johnsonville State Historic Park, TN, United States
How to get to Johnsonville State Historic Park
The park is located near New Johnsonville, Tennessee, off Interstate 40 at exits 143 or 152, then north on Highway 13 to Highway 70. It sits roughly 80 miles (about 90 minutes) west of Nashville and about 50 miles east of the Jackson area. RV drivers should watch for a few steep local grades down to the lake, narrow secondary roads near the historic area, and low-clearance tree canopy on some access lanes. Nashville International Airport (BNA) is the nearest major airport for fly-and-rent trips.
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