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    Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park

    4.1 (9 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Julie M.

    Tennessee state park...... Lots of great history, museum is a must. View is outstanding . Cabins are cute

    Ailis O.

    I really like this park for swimming in the Tennessee River. It is called Eva Beach. It is rocky, so be sure to bring proper footwear. They have a small sandy area and many shady picnic tables. There is also a huge open pavilion, (sadly usually claimed daily, very early by a neighboring VBS) and a small bath house. They may have a volleyball net, I can't really remember. There is a boat launch as well. From Camden, Go East on Eva Road. It does not have a swimming pool (unfortunately, here on Yelp, there is not a toggle choice of 'swimming' alone).

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    Loretta Lynn Ranch & Campground - Dress worn at the AMA show in 1985

    Loretta Lynn Ranch & Campground

    4.0(40 reviews)
    14.1 mi

    While you can drive through the grounds for free, to visit the home and museum you'll need tickets…read moreto a guided tour. They do provide military discounts! Highly recommend getting the combined museum and Loretta Lynn's (LL) house tour ticket. Our tour guide didn't seem very excited. My hubby thought she wasn't feeling well. But I could see how the right guide could take the tour to the next level. A replica of LLs old KY home is furnished with personal items, like her parents shoes. Very endearing. A replica of her tour bus is inside the museum, and you can walk through it. The actual bus is in the parking lot of the museum. The museum is quite the gem. So many beautiful gowns, and memorabilia from LL long career, as well as many other artists. Growing up, my dad would play guitar and sing Kaw-liga, so the wooden statues brought that happy memory up. Highly recommend!

    This is an amazing museum and tour. It covers Loretta Lynn from her childhood to her singing career…read moreto the legacy that she left behind that has been kept alive by her family. There is a replica model of her Kentucky home. You get a lower level tour of her mansion, and for a certain price an opportunity to walk through her museum. Lots of memorabilia covering every aspect of her life. Including displays and authentic items from her tour and the movie Coal Miners Daughter. The museum is a little overwhelming and doesn't always flow well. The highlight for me is the actual jeep used in the movie Coal Miners Daughter. One note...you do not get to visit her graveside. Certainly understandable but a little disappointing. Any country music fan needs to visit the Loretta Lynn ranch, any fan will be pleased and blessed to visit

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    Fern Lake Campground

    4.6(14 reviews)
    80.3 mi

    We were in Paducah to attend the 2026 Quilt show. The reservation process was simple, affordable,…read moreand completed several months in advance. Check-in was efficient, and the staff was exceptionally helpful. Throughout our stay, we experienced no issues with the water supply, electrical, or sewage systems. Our pull-through site accommodated our 35-foot trailer without difficulty. While the Wi-Fi, as is common in RV parks, was not optimal for streaming, it was sufficient for basic phone and tablet use. The water had a noticeable chlorine taste, but our in-line filter and Brita pitcher resolved this. Paducah was conveniently located, offering a wider selection of stores and restaurants than anticipated. The campground offered various activities during our visit. Each morning, a vendor sold fresh baked goods, jams, and jellies, which we found to be very good. Mark Cope provided a BBQ wagon, and his BBQ and potato salad were also excellent. The park also hosted an ice cream social and a wine tasting by "Purple Toad Winery," a family-owned winery in Paducah, KY. There is a lake on-site where fishing is available, and bait is sold. We will certainly choose Fern Lake Campground for our next visit.

    Had reservations for a two night stay. Check in was quick and friendly. Site was clean and level…read more Wi-Fi was strong. Right off of 24w. Very quiet and peaceful. Downtown area 15 minutes away. Walked to dinner (great Mexican restaurant). Would stay again!

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