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Reelfoot Lake

This tour will be led by David Haggard,
Regional Naturalist for West Tennessee

Tennessee State Park waivers will be signed
and Fees paid at the Visitors Center

Details may change as we get closer to the date

Reelfoot Lake the premier paddling area in northwest Tennessee. Much of it is really more of a swamp, with bayou-like ditches connecting open bodies of water.

The lake is noted for its bald cypress trees and its nesting pairs of bald eagles. Public use has been preserved since it was acquired in the early 1900s and established as Reelfoot Lake State Park. Lake Isom, a similar, smaller lake to the immediate south, has been designated as a National Wildlife Refuge area.

In 1966, Reelfoot Lake was designated as a National Natural Landmark by the National Park Service.

Our Tour Leader
David Haggard has worked at Reelfoot Lake State park since 1986. He started as the naturalist assigned to Reelfoot Lake and in 2006 moved up to Regional Naturalist for West Tennessee. He is an avid nature photographer and outdoorsman. David is from north Knoxville and has worked at parks and natural areas across the state.

Park Boats for Rent
- Tandem canoes and solo kayaks rent for $20.00 each
- or bring your own boat and pay $10.00 per person.
- You will be asked whether you wish to reserve a boat during registration on this website.

Event Capacity
The capacity has been set intitially at 15 registrants. Depending on how many registrants will rent or bring tandem canoes, capacity may be increased to as many as 25 registrants. Contact Patty to request a capacity increase.

Other recommended items
- Camera, binoculars, maybe a cushion for canoe seat.

- Eat lunch beforehand but bring water and snack for the paddle.

After the paddle
- We will have a group dinner at Boyette's Dining Room after the paddle.
- You will be asked whether you wish to be included in the dinner reservation during registration on this website.

Our Club
This meetup is has been initiated for Bluff City Canoe Club members and their guests. We'd love to have you join our club. Membership is only $30 per year for a family.

You can join here --> Membership Signup Information

When:

Sunday, April 25, 2021, 12:00 PM until 3:30 PM

Where:

Reelfoot Lake State Park Visitor Center
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Reelfoot Lake State Park Website
2595 Hwy. 21 East
Tipton, TN 38079

(731) 253-9652

Event Contact(s):

Patty N McLaughlin

Category:

Meetups

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Attendees pay for their own charges

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