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Trail & Lake Weekend

Day one in the swamp and hardwoods of Big Hill Pond. Day two on the water at Pickwick Lake. Barbecue and catfish in between.

Day 1Big Hill Pond State Park
Day 2Pickwick Lake
About 30 milesof trail to choose from
Camp or cabinyour call

Day 1: Big Hill Pond State Park

McNairy County's own state park covers 4,138 acres in the southwest corner of the county.

Boardwalk at Big Hill Pond State Park1
Morning

The Dismal Swamp Boardwalk

Start with the park's signature walk, a boardwalk of about a mile through the Dismal Swamp. It is flat, easy and great for kids.

Observation tower at Big Hill Pond2
Late morning

Climb the Tower

The 70-foot observation tower looks out over the treetops and Travis McNatt Lake. Bring a camera.

JR Steakhouse sign in Ramer3
Lunch

Fuel Up Nearby

Grab lunch in Ramer or Selmer, both a short drive from the park.

Ramer Station RestaurantRamer · Mon–Wed closed · Thu–Sat 4 pm–8:30 pm · Sun closedGrill 57Ramer · Mon–Fri 4 am–2 pm · Sat 4 am–11 pm · Sun closedThe Pork ShoppeRamer · Mon closed · Tue–Fri 8 am–5 pm · Sat 8 am–12 pm · Sun closed
Trail signs at Big Hill Pond4
Afternoon

Hit the Trails

Pick a loop that fits your legs: the Turkey Call Trail, the Azalea Spring Loop, or a longer push toward the backcountry shelters if you're staying out overnight.

Forest at Big Hill Pond State Park5
Night

Camp or Check In

Camp at the park's 28-site campground, or head to a cabin or inn for a hot shower and a real bed.

Big Hill Pond guide →

Shiloh Chennault Mansion B&BRamerSouthwood InnSelmerEcono LodgeSelmer

Day 2: Pickwick Lake

A short drive east, Pickwick Lake on the Tennessee River is the region's big water: boating, fishing, swimming and lakeside lodging.

Pickwick Landing Dam and lake at dusk1
Morning

Out on the Water

Spend the morning on the lake. Pickwick Landing State Park and the marinas around Counce are the easiest places to launch, swim or simply watch the river traffic come through the locks at the dam.

The Lodge at Pickwick LandingPickwickGrand Harbor Resort and MarinaCounce · Mon–Sun 8 am–5 pm
Hagy's Catfish Hotel Restaurant2
Lunch

Catfish by the River

Catfish and hushpuppies are the local lunch on the river. Hagy's, a storied family-run spot near Shiloh, is the classic.

Hagy's Catfish Hotel RestaurantShiloh · Mon closed · Tue–Thu 11 am–8 pm · Fri–Sat 11 am–9 pm · Sun 11 am–8 pmTop O' the RiverMichie · Mon closed · Tue–Thu 4:30 pm–8:30 pm · Fri 4:30 pm–9 pm · Sat 3 pm–9 pm · Sun 11:30 am–8:30 pmEarl’s GrilleCrump · Mon–Wed closed · Thu–Sun 10:30 am–8 pm
Cannon at sunset on the Shiloh battlefield3
Afternoon

Golf, a Battlefield or a Nap

Play a round, swing by the Shiloh battlefield on the way back west, or just enjoy the porch at your rental.

Visiting Shiloh →

Shiloh Falls Golf ClubPickwickShiloh Golf CourseAdamsville · Mon–Sun 7 am–7:30 pmShiloh National Military ParkShiloh · Mon–Sun 9 am–5 pm
The Lodge at Pickwick Landing4
Evening

Sunset & Supper

Catch the sunset over the lake, then supper in Crump on the way home.

Sombreros Mexican GrillCrump · Mon closed · Tue–Thu 11 am–9:30 pm · Fri–Sat 11 am–10 pm · Sun 11 am–9:30 pmFatman's Smokehouse Restaurant & CateringCrump · Mon closed · Tue–Thu 10:30 am–8 pm · Fri–Sat 10:30 am–9 pm · Sun closedJ's CafeCrump · Mon–Sat 6 am–8 pm · Sun 6 am–2 pm

Where to Stay for the Weekend

Cabins and lake stays from our directory.

Tiny Home Cabin by the Pond
Crump

Tiny Home Cabin by the Pond

Vacation Rental

Tiny cabin by a pond in Crump. Sleeps 4, rated 4.9 by guests across 138 reviews.

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Pickwick Lake Vacation Rentals
Pickwick

Pickwick Lake Vacation Rentals

CabinsLakefront

Locally managed cabins and lakefront homes around Pickwick Lake since 2000.

Mon–Sat 9 am–8 pm · Sun closed

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The Lodge at Pickwick Landing
Pickwick

The Lodge at Pickwick Landing

State Park LodgeLake Views

Newly renovated state park lodge with balcony rooms overlooking Pickwick Lake.

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Pickwick Landing Campground
Pickwick

Pickwick Landing Campground

CampingLakefront

Wooded campsites at Pickwick Landing — a peaceful getaway right on the lake.

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River and Reel Campground
Pickwick

River and Reel Campground

RV CampingRiverfront

Full-hookup riverbank RV campground a half-mile below Pickwick Dam.

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Country Critters Campground & RV Park
Adamsville

Country Critters Campground & RV Park

Camping

Small campground and RV park near Adamsville, open year round.

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All Places to Stay

Photos: Fredlyfish4 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Bill Automata (CC BY 2.0) and Kbh3rd (CC BY-SA 3.0) via Wikimedia Commons; National Park Service.

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