Henderson TN
Situated on some of the highest terrain in west Tennessee the park is located in Chester and Hardeman Counties, south of Jackson TN. The park has hiking, biking, boating, cabins and camping sites (each with water and electric hookups). All campsites have picnic tables and grills. Each of the three campgrounds has modern bathhouses, hot water, and restrooms and a playground for children. The swimming beach is on the shore of Lake Placid. A valid fishing license is required for persons over 13. The park is named for the Chickasaw Indians – and includes approximately 1,400 acres. The Chickasaw Land-Use project provided funding for the restoration and development of historic and prehistoric sites near Bolivar and Henderson that included Pinson Mounds, the vacation home of President James K. Polk.
20 Cabin Lane
Henderson TN 38430
731-989-5141
http://www.thepeoplespaths.net/special/mounds.htm
http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/Chickasaw/index.shtml
http://www.stateparks.com/chickasaw_hardeman.html
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