Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park

State park in Tennessee, United States From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park is a state park in Shelby County, Tennessee near Memphis, located in the southeastern United States. The park borders the Mississippi River and contains two lakes: Poplar Tree Lake and Lake Piersol. The Meeman Museum and Nature Centernamed for conservationist and journalist Edward J. Meeman, the former editor of the Memphis Press-Scimitaris located in the park's grounds. The park covers 12,539 acres (50.74 km2) and is the most visited state park in Tennessee.[1]

TypeTennessee State Park
Coordinates35°20′38″N 90°01′58″W
OperatorTDEC
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Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
Scenic view onto a lake in Meeman Shelby State Park
Interactive map of Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park
TypeTennessee State Park
LocationMillington, Tennessee
Coordinates35°20′38″N 90°01′58″W
OperatorTDEC
WebsiteMeeman-Shelby Forest State Park
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The unincorporated community Shelby Forest is adjacent to the park.

Attractions and activities available

  • Biking trails
  • Boating
  • Cabins
  • Camping
  • Disc golf course
  • Fishing
  • Group camping
  • Hiking trails
  • Meeman Museum and Nature Center
  • Picnic facilities
  • Swimming

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