David Crockett State Park

Calling Cadette and Senior Girl Scouts! Join Ranger Rachel for a morning badge workshop to earn your first aid badge! Pre-registration is required. Click the link below to sign up, space is limited.

https://tnstateparks.com/parks/event_details/david-crockett/ #/?event=girl-scout-first-aid-badge-workshop

Registration for our 2024 Twilight JR. Ranger Camp is now open! JR. Ranger Camp is open to kids 6-12, and will take place July 22-25 in the evening. Registration will remain open until July 14th.

For more information and to sign up, please visit https://tnstateparks.com/parks/event_details/david-crockett/ #/?event=twilight-junior-ranger-camp24

We are thrilled to announce that our park now offers access to an all-terrain wheelchair!

This specialized wheelchair is designed to provide greater access to our beautiful trails and serene spots for those with mobility challenges, free of charge.

For more information about these wheelchairs and how to request one at our park and others, please visit our website at tnstateparks.com/accessibility.

It’s baby time in Tennessee! That doesn’t just mean cute little furry babies, but also eggs being laid by reptiles! We spotted this turtle that journeyed from the lake to lay her eggs.

Join us at Crockett’s Mill for a Memorial Day Buffet on Monday, May 27th. Serving 11:00-3:00 or while it lasts.

Click the link for more info:

David Crockett State Park Discover Tennessee’s natural, cultural and historic heritage. Our state parks offer diverse and varied natural landscapes, family-friendly recreational activities, affordable and varied lodging accommodations, volunteer opportunities and hundreds of interpretive programs and events.

Crockett’s Mill Restaurant will be open today 11:00-2:00 serving an Entree and Two sides for $12 plus your drink and tax.

Entree Choices:
Dressing
Country Fried Chicken with Gravy
Baked Ham
Side choices:
Green beans
Mashed potatoes and gravy
Baked apples
Mixed veggies
Slaw

We will also be open Memorial Day!!
Check out the details here:

David Crockett State Park David Crockett State Park is located on Shoal Creek where Crockett once established a powder-mil, gristmill, and distillery.

Crockett’s Mill Restaurant is open today!!
11:00-2:00 and 4:00-8:00

Menu:https://tnstateparks.com/assets/pdf/additional-content/DCSP_24_Menu_3-25-24-2b.pdf

Crockett’s Mill Restaurant will be open today 11:00-2:00 serving an Entree and Two sides for $12 plus your drink and tax.

Entree Choices:
Dressing
Country Fried Pork Chop with Gravy
Chicken and Dumplings
Side choices:
Green beans
Mashed potatoes and gravy
Baked apples
Fried okra
Slaw

We are also looking to add someone to our kitchen staff. Please apply here: https://stateoftennessee.formstack.com/forms/tdec_tsp_part_time_application?fbclid=IwAR1LcdL_JXIwXiJcNMXch4Tvasj8IGfwsiYCnlTUwZDtmE0NnKjGKzP_dH4_aem_Aae-cHf2be4YDiD_10KooxhG2_sDPI4nLWJ3kNeWVv-N8hFC4fJfkBz-RSBRAprQwpw

Crockett’s Mill Restaurant is open today from 11:00-2:00!!

View our menu and current hours here: https://tnstateparks.com/restaurants/david-crockett

We hope all the moms had a wonderful Mother’s Day!

The geese want you to know it’s World Migratory Bird Day! Learn more at:

https://www.fws.gov/story/2024-02/world-migratory-bird-day-2024

Crockett’s Mill Restaurant will be open today!! Serving 11:00-2:00pm from the menu. Try our new Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich. Lots of kick and flavor.

See full menu and hours here: https://tnstateparks.com/restaurants/david-crockett

Wildflower Wednesdays: Squawroot or Cancer root- found growing near oak trees. As it is a parasitic plant and grows on the roots of the trees.

Crockett’s Mill Restaurant is seeking another server to help round out our team. Please use the link below to apply.

https://stateoftennessee.formstack.com/forms/tdec_tsp_part_time_application?fbclid=IwAR1LcdL_JXIwXiJcNMXch4Tvasj8IGfwsiYCnlTUwZDtmE0NnKjGKzP_dH4_aem_Aae-cHf2be4YDiD_10KooxhG2_sDPI4nLWJ3kNeWVv-N8hFC4fJfkBz-RSBRAprQwpw

State of Tennessee Thank you for your interest in a part-time position with the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC), Tennessee State Parks (TSP).  Before submitting your application, please review the Job Overviews of each opportunity you are interested in.  All complete applications will be ...

Crockett’s Mill Restaurant will reopen Sunday, April 21st!! We can’t wait to welcome back our guests!

We will be serving lunch 11:00-2:00pm
Entree + 2 Sides for $12.00
Dressing
Country Fried Steak with Gravy
Chicken & Dumplings
Green Beans
Mashed Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes with Gravy
Baked Apples
Slaw

Prices do not include drink, tax or gratuity

Current hours and menu: https://tnstateparks.com/restaurants/david-crockett

Wildflower Wednesdays- who is this peeking out? Jack-in-the-Pulpits are in bloom at Stillhouse Hollow Falls!

Rainy Mondays are the starts to a serene week.

Do you love hiking, camping, or relaxing at David Crockett State Park? 🏕️☀️ This April you can show your support during the My TN State Park Fundraiser!

Here's the scoop – we're engaged in a spirited competition with the other beautiful state parks in Tennessee. The goal? To see which park can rally the most support this month. Your donation will fuel our mission to preserve and enhance our park and provide incredible experiences for visitors like you. Join in at tnstateparks.info/MyTNSP.

My TN State Park Fundraiser For the entire month of April, Tennessee State Park supporters can donate to vote for their favorite Tennessee State Park in the annual My TN State Park Fundraiser. These donations help make your favorite park even better! The 2024 fundraiser will launch on Monday, April 1.

Edited post-adding the picture back, it disappeared.

The sun has set on another month, and we begin anew. What adventures will April hold for you?

The sun has set on another month, and we begin anew. What adventures will April hold for you?

Timing is everything but it’s not always ours to choose. Nature’s timing is in the seasons, from the budding of the trees to the falling of the leaves.

Wildflower Wednesday- Wild Comfrey, also known as Blue Houndstongue, is a perennial herb native to our area and found in hardwood forests on dry slopes.

The Restaurant at David Crockett State Park is hiring servers. We plan to reopen soon. Please fill out the form to apply. We cannot wait to hear from you.

https://stateoftennessee.formstack.com/forms/tdec_tsp_part_time_application?fbclid=IwAR1LcdL_JXIwXiJcNMXch4Tvasj8IGfwsiYCnlTUwZDtmE0NnKjGKzP_dH4_aem_Aae-cHf2be4YDiD_10KooxhG2_sDPI4nLWJ3kNeWVv-N8hFC4fJfkBz-RSBRAprQwpw

To start or to end the day should happen in nature. Let her recharge your soul and reset your mind. (Last night’s full moon over Lake Lindsey.)

Exciting news! We are able to open Campground 1 early for next weekend. Sites are available in the system beginning Thursday, March 28 for the 2024 season. Camping season is here!

Use the following link for reservations:

Campsite Reservations @ David Crockett State Park, TN David Crockett State Park has over 100 campsite, some sites have hookups while others are primitive. A group camp option is also available.

Edit: they are still hanging out at the park but not contained. Please help us find their owners!

This pup and his friend have been at the park. Please let us know if they are yours. We have the black one at the park but the black and white would not stay.

Wildflower Wednesdays- Poets narcissus, a species of daffodil.

Although the daffodils have started to fade this spring they were a welcome site. Daffodils often mark places of the past with old homesites, farms and other signs of humans. They are considered to have been cultivated for hundreds of years, although it is an exotic plant it dots our spring landscape