Paris Landing State Park - United States
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RV quick facts for Paris Landing State Park
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Max RV length | Sites accommodate rigs up to about 50 ft; confirm length at reservation |
| Full hookups | Campground offers water and electric hookups; select sites include sewer |
| Dump station | On-site dump station available to registered campers |
| Reservation window | Reservations accepted up to 12 months in advance through Tennessee State Parks |
| Cell service | Generally reliable across major US carriers along US 79 and in the campground |
| Road restrictions | No tunnels or steep grades; standard state highway access via US 79 |
| Generator hours | Quiet hours enforced overnight; generator use limited to daytime hours |
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Best time to visit Paris Landing State Park
Late spring through early fall, roughly May through September, is the most popular stretch, with warm weather ideal for swimming, boating, and lakeside camping. Summer brings peak crowds and heat with high humidity, so early June and late August often balance open facilities with thinner reservation competition. Fall (October) offers mild temperatures, low humidity, and color along the hardwood shoreline, making it a strong RV shoulder season. Winter stays are quieter, with cool but generally mild days and most day-use amenities still accessible.
Cool winter days; campground open, lodge and marina services reduced
Quiet season; occasional freeze events
Spring rains; crappie fishing season opens
Mild and pleasant; strong shoulder season for RVs
Warm, active boating begins
Peak season; book well ahead
Hot and humid; full campground occupancy common
Hot; storms possible in afternoon
Warm days, cooler nights; excellent RV weather
Fall color along shoreline; great shoulder season
Cooler; hunting season in surrounding areas
Winter quiet season; limited services
Things to do at Paris Landing State Park
- Boating and Fishing on Kentucky Lake EasyRV parking available
Kentucky Lake is the centerpiece activity at Paris Landing, with a full-service marina offering launch access, slips, and fuel. The lake is renowned for largemouth bass, crappie, bluegill, and catfish fishing. RV travelers can park oversized trailers at the marina lot while launching boats.
- Paris Landing Golf Course EasyRV parking available
The park's 18-hole championship golf course winds through rolling wooded terrain near the lakeshore. Cart rentals, a pro shop, and a driving range are on site. Oversized parking is available at the clubhouse lot.
- Swim Beach and Day-Use Area EasyRV parking available
A designated swim beach on Kentucky Lake offers sandy shoreline, picnic tables, and shaded pavilions. Lifeguards are not on duty, so swimmers enter at their own risk. The day-use lot accommodates vehicles with trailers.
- Park Hiking Trails EasyRV parking available
Several short hiking trails loop through hardwood forest and along the lake shoreline, totaling a few miles of marked paths. Expect gentle terrain with minimal elevation change, suitable for families and casual hikers. Trailhead parking is near the campground and day-use areas.
- Fort Heiman Civil War Site Easy
Fort Heiman is a detached unit of Fort Donelson National Battlefield accessed from near the Paris Landing area. The Fort Heiman unit is not largely developed, with no visitor center and the site is not staffed regularly. The drive offers a self-guided look at Civil War earthworks overlooking the Tennessee River. nps.gov/fodo/planyourvisit/directions.htm
- Land Between the Lakes Day Trip EasyRV parking available
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area is just across Kentucky Lake and offers bison range viewing, the Woodlands Nature Station, and the Homeplace living history farm. It is a full-day outing from the park campground. Ample RV parking is available at major LBL attractions.
- Picnicking and Lakeside Pavilions EasyRV parking available
Multiple picnic areas and reservable pavilions line the shoreline, ideal for group meals with lake views. Grills and restrooms are available at the main day-use complex. Parking accommodates RVs and tow vehicles.
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Paris Landing State Park, TN, United States
How to get to Paris Landing State Park
The park is on US Highway 79 in Buchanan, Tennessee, about 16 miles northeast of Paris, TN, roughly 95 miles (about 2 hours) northwest of Nashville, and about 110 miles (2 to 2.5 hours) northeast of Memphis. Access is via flat, rural highways with no tunnels or mountain grades, making it straightforward for larger motorhomes and travel trailers, though the bridge over Kentucky Lake on US 79 can be windy for high-profile rigs. The nearest major airport for fly-and-rent travelers is Nashville International Airport (BNA). Drivers coming from Kentucky typically use US 68/KY 80 through Land Between the Lakes, then connect south via US 79 across the Kentucky Lake bridge to the park entrance.
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