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David Crockett Birthplace State Park

4.5 (17 reviews)

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Brandi H.

This park is the second in the Tennessee State Parks system named in honor of Davy Crockett. It has 105 acres, 88 campsites, living history exhibits, 7 trails all under two miles, a swimming pool, basketball courts, boat launch, and fishing. We don't know exactly where Davy Crockett was born. We know his family lived on this land at the time of his birth, based on property records, but exactly where or what type of cabin is lost to history. The appoximation is understandable. The property was purchased in 1950 by the David Crockett Birthplace Association and turned over to the state in 1971. We had fun walking along the mouth of the waterway. There was a giant pen with donkeys that my family absolutely scaled to get in to pet the donkeys. I'm too much of a chicken, and sat with my stomach in knots waiting to be chastised by a park ranger. The garden and scarecrows look perfect for any demonstration of the time period. The visitors' center has exhibits and shows David Crockett memorabillia. All in all, it was a super interesting trip.

Savannah F.

It was very well kept up. There were animals in pens like an old time farm and a seemingly preserved "way of life." Neat little place of history ! Nice little area for kayaks and tubing.

Nancy C.

Very good campsite with a park for touring. They have donkeys and sheep for viewing. There is one mule is friendly and wanted to be petted. So we petted him. The trails are over grown but you can still get to view the river but way of the park. Just walk southeast to view the river to your right. It's beautiful.

Melissa B.

While on our way home from Tri-Cities weekend trip to Nashville, we stopped near Greeneville TN in Limestone, TN to see the Davy Crockett Birthplace State Park. This is a FREE PARK and very nice. The cabin you can walk up to and check out. There is a large stone marking the place, and there is a free museum to check out with a gift shop. I bought a post card and magnet. It is a nice park. There is a creek (river) running through it and plenty of picnic areas with grills and playgrounds and there is also a campground. I would go here again if I was in the area.

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Denise T.

It's been nice and quiet here these past few days. It must be the unpredictable weather we're having. I was told usually this time of year this campground fills up. Lucky me the storm came in & made all the people cancel. It's not that I'm not social it's just the calm before the spring & summer rush I can feel a coming. This place is clean & well cared for. The showers are HOT. The river is beautiful. The camp hosts are sweet. Only bad thing is there is no laundry. I needed to catch up on that.

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3 years ago

Beautiful park, well kept, pet friendly, hosts are amazing! The spots are well taken care of, plenty of shade and places to walk.

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6 years ago

Great place to visit and camp! Love taking my kids. Perfect way to spend quality time with family.

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7 years ago

A great place for the entire family. I use to have my daughtes birthday parties there. Now I have my grandchildrens parties there.

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9 years ago

. WeI have always enjoyed this park . But why did you take out the picnic table and grills? Bummer

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