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1300 West Gaines (Highway 64)
Lawrenceburg, TN 38464-0398
(931) 762-9408 Office
(931) 762-9541 Restaurant
Fax Phone Number: N/A
Business Hours: 7:00 am - 10:00 pm (Camper quiet time is 10:00 pm)
Email Address: N/A
Welcome!
David Crockett, pioneer, soldier, politician,
and industrialist, was born near the little town of Limestone in northeast Tennessee in
1786. In 1817, h
e moved to Lawrence County and served as a justice of the
peace, a colonel of the militia and as a state representative. Along the bank of Shoal
Creek, in what is now his namesake park, he established a diversified industry consisting
of a powdermill, a gristmill, and a distillery. All three operations were washed away in a
flood September, 1821. Financial difficulties from this loss caused Crockett to move to
West Tennessee where he was elected to Congress. While in Washington, he fought for his
people's right to keep land they had settled on the new frontier of West Tennessee.
Crockett died at the Alamo Mission in March of 1836 while aiding the Texans in their fight
for independence from Mexico.
Dedicated in May, 1959, in honor of one of Tennessee's most famous native sons, David Crockett State Park is located on US Highway 64 in Lawrence County, one-half mile west of the city of Lawrenceburg.
Camping
The park's two campgrounds contain a total of 107 sites,
each equipped with a table and grill plus electrical and water hookups. Ultra-modern
bathhouses provides hot showers, commodes, and lavatories. There is a dump station for
self-contained rigs. Campsites are provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
Reservations are not accepted, and stay limit is two weeks.
Restaurant (931-762-9541)
The park's restaurant, with a seating capacity of 240,
is situated on a hill overlooking scenic Lindsey Lake. Open year round, it features fine
southern cuisine at popular prices. Two private dining rooms are available for group
functions. The restaurant can also cater to groups of up to 250 persons.
Breakfast: Sat & Sun 7:30am - 10:00am
Lunch: Mon-Sun 11:00am - 2:00pm
Dinner: Fri & Sat 4:30pm - 7:30pm
Recreation (Swimming Pool: 931-762-8852)
An olympic-sized swimming pool with a modern bathhouse and
concession stand offers the very finest in aquatic enjoyment. There is ample sunbathing
space and a wading pool for children. Lifeguards are on duty during swimming hours, and
the pool is open from early summer through mid August.
Forty-acre Lindsey Lake provides year-round fishing enjoyment,
and large stringers of bass are not uncommon. Rowboats and pedal boats are available for
rent at the park boat dock. No personally owned boats or motors are permitted on the lake.
Fishermen over 13 years of age must possess a valid Tennessee fishing license. Fishermen
using boats must provide their own floatation devices and paddles or electric trolling
motor.
A full range of recreational facilities and activities can be found at
Crockett, including a paved bicycle trail. Other activities include hiking, tennis,
softball, volleyball, and much more.
1. Campsites cannot be reserved. Please do not place ropes, lawn chairs, etc. on sites to save one for your friend. This defeats the "first come first serve" rule.
2. Camping is permitted only on designated sites.
3. All gray water must be caught in a container and dumped into the dump station. Health regulations and park policy no longer permit the dumping of any waste water on the ground.
4. All pets must be on a leash.
5. The park is a sanctuary. All plants and animals are protected.
6. Fires in the grills only, except, campground #1 may have ground fires if properly maintained.
7. No skate boards, rollerblades, roller skates, allowed on the park roads.
8. Alcoholic beverages and fireworks are prohibited.
9. Quite hours are maintained from 10:00pm - 6:00am
10. Motorcycles can be used only to enter and leave the campground.
11. The front gate is locked at night. All visitors should depart before this time. Campers will be given the gate combination when they register. Please hold on to your camping receipt to retain the gate combination.
12. Registered campers will recieve a 50% discount on admission into the swimming pool upon presenting their camping receipt.
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