Address and Phone:
1825 Pilot Knob Rd.
Eva, TN 38333
Phone: (731) 584-6356
Toll Free: (800) 714-7305
Discounts:
Group Discount, Senior Citizen Discount
Payment Types Accepted:
Visa, MasterCard, Personal Check
City: Eva, TN
Region: West Tennessee
The park was named for General Nathan Bedford Forrest, the intrepid Confederate cavalry leader, who on November 4, 1864, attacked and destroyed the federal supply and munitions depot at (Old) Johnsonville at the mouth of Trace Creek. His operations were concentrated along the river in the vicinity of the park and the town of Eva.
In 1929 the park was dedicated to Nathan Bedford Forrest on land acquired in part from Benton County. Forrest was one of the greatest military tacticians and leaders of the American Civil War.
Pilot Knob, the highest elevation in West Tennessee, houses the Tennessee River Folklife Interpretive Center. The center features the life, ways, and customs of folks on the Tennessee River and includes musseling, crafts, commercial fishing, and more. Visitors can also enjoy browsing the gift shop that offers a large variety of TN State Park souvenirs and other items.
I-40, Exit 126, North on Hwy 641 to Camden, then East on Hwy. 191 to park.
Get turn-by-turn direction using the interactive map above.
Looking for a day of fun and frolic? Here’s a quick list of nearby attractions that you may enjoy.
Birdsong Resort, Marina & Lakeside RV & Tent Campground
Tennessee River Freshwater Pearl Museum, Farm, Tour & Jewelry Showroom
Looking for a place to rest between adventures? Here’s a quick list of nearby places to stay.
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