Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park
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Campground and Shelter Closures:
The Happy Hollow Campground, Lakefront Campground, Ballfield, Baseball Shelter and Volleyball Shelter will all be closed for 2026 due to a campground renovation project. Thank you for your patience and we apologize for the inconvenience. If you have any questions about your current reservation, please call us at 1 (888) 867-2757.
Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park
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See All Available Dates
You can now view all available dates, up to a full year ahead, of any facility that is showing unavailable for your selected dates. Unavailable facilities are shown on the map or list as gray icons.
Show Available Dates
The description window of any unavailable facility includes a large blue button with "Show Available Dates". Use this button to reveal an interactive calendar that shows every available date for that facility — allowing you to easily change your dates so you can reserve that favorite facility.
This will also reset your selected dates so that you can select more than one facility for the same date.
If you need assistance making facility reservations, please give us a call at (731) 593-6445. We'll be happy to help!
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Donations help support trails, conservation and education at your Tennessee State Parks.
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Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park
Reservation Policies
Supporting TN State Parks
Thank you for supporting your Tennessee State Parks. Your reservations and purchases provide critical funding for this park system. Want to learn how you can do even more to support the parks? Visit https://tnstateparks.com/donate to learn about volunteer and fundraising opportunities.
Firewood Policy
Only Certified Heat Treated Firewood is allowed to enter the state park. Please help us to protect Tennessee's state parks and forests. See http://www.protecttnforests.org for more information about invasive forest pests. You may also go to http://www.firewoodscout.org to find a vendor who sells Certified Heat Treated Firewood. Also, we ask that you please do not stack firewood more than 3 feet high.
Public Internet / Wi-Fi Acceptable Use Policy
All guests must adhere to Tennessee State Parks' Public Internet / Wi-Fi Acceptable Use Policy, viewable at https://tnstateparks.com/about/policies#collapse-public-internet-wifi-use, while visiting any park facility or area where internet or Wi-Fi services are offered.
Picnic Shelter Reservations Policy
Picnic shelters or pavilions may be reserved with a paid reservation fee. Online reservations are available up to one year in advance. Groups may contact the park directly for reservations up to two years in advance.
Cancellations should be made online or by calling the park directly during normal business hours. Cancellations may not be made via voicemail, email or social media.
- There is a $5.00 cancellation fee for picnic shelter or pavilion reservations cancelled 8 days or more in advance of the reserved date.
- Reservations cancelled 7 days or less in advance of the reserved date forfeit all paid fees.
- Refunds to credit / debit cards can take up to 7 days.
- If payment is made using a gift card, please retain this gift card in case you cancel your reservation. Any refunds must be made to the original gift card.
- If this reservation is part of a contracted group, then the contract's cancellation policies supersede the above individual cancellation policies.
TDEC / TN State Parks reserves the right to cancel a reservation and/or contract anytime with 100% refund of all monies received for the reservation.
Tennessee Conservationist Magazine
Want to learn more about your Tennessee State Parks as well as native species, history, conservation, archaeology, and Tennessee culture? If so, we invite you to check out a sample of the Tennessee Conservationist Magazine, the official magazine of Tennessee State Parks! Our bi-monthly print and online publication features smart articles and stunning photography. In our pages, you'll discover insider tips on things to see and do, and find ways to connect with resources and activities in Tennessee State Parks and across our state. And if you like what you see, be sure to subscribe online to the Tennessee Conservationist Magazine, where you may opt for a print version or a digital version, or both!