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What to do in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee

David Crockett State Park is a scenic Tennessee state park in Lawrenceburg known for camping, hiking, fishing, waterfalls, and its connection to legendary frontiersman David Crockett. The park sits along Shoal Creek and covers more than 1,300 acres. Within the park, there are two campgrounds, 1 and 2. Sites on section 1 seems to be more level ground, with plenty of greenspace. Lots of kids taking advantage of what we called the ” racetrack”. The paths between sites were perfect for their scooters , roller skates and bikes. We drove through campground 2, where the sites in 2 are elevated, with concrete pads and higher sites, all with a fenced picnic table area. It did not seem to be complimentary to families with kids or older people. Appeared to be more need to climb around your site. Our section of campground was family and dog friendly, We love campground 1, we intend to come back soon. We were just yards off the creek with a great view of the slow moving water.

We cook at the campsite, it’s my favorite thing to do! I received the Blackstone 22″ griddle a few years back from my husband as a birthday gift.

It’s easy cleanup, I can cook almost anything on it. Keep it level, I had eggs run out the back. ” damn, damn, damn, ” We secured the eggs and promptly leveled with a flip flop! We bought a cover recently to keep it dust and grime free. Works great for the campsite as well as in the garage. We use the pumice stones to remove any stuck on grime. Check out our Amazon Store to get all of these items.

Marley on her cooling mat at Campsite 20 Campground 1

Popular things to do there:

Hike trails like the Turkey Ridge/Shoal Creek Loop
See Crockett Falls and the covered bridge
Camp in RV or tent sites
Stay in waterfront cabins
Fish or rent paddle boats on Lindsey Lake
Visit the seasonal museum about David Crockett’s life

The park is especially popular for weekend camping trips and family getaways. Reddit hikers mention the creek areas, short scenic loops, and peaceful atmosphere as highlights.

Checking out the shower and bath houses
The bath houses are very close to our site. There are 8 shower stalls, all with separate walk in doors and locks. A family would be able to use this easily. There do need to be extra hooks in actual shower area, to hang a toiletry bag for easy access.
The heat of water is adequate and pressure is decent for a campground. The ladies and mens room each have three stalls. They are all kept very neat and clean as well as supplied. There is a dump station before you exit the campground where we are, easy to access before leaving.
There are pet waste stations with bags and a disposal area. All the campers walking their pooch seemed to clean up, especially nice since there were so many kids playing throughout the campground. The waste cans do need to be emptied. It’s quite full in campground 1.

Marley and I walked part of the Shoal Creek Loop today. It’s slightly hilly , but, an easy path. There are many pretty plants including ferns. There was very little debris as if they kept the path maintained. We have to investigate the sounds we were hearing, they were either a lot of frogs or birds of some sort. I understand there’s an aviary here so that may be where it was coming from.

Were investigating the rest of the campground, The aviary has a few birds that are caged, mainly due to injury, more likely not being able to be released into their natural habitat. For safety reasons, they are better to be kept at the aviary.

There several cabins to rent, I checked out the online photos and they look very nice. Since they are on the water, there are stairs to climb down to access the door to entry. Currently for the season I reviewed, prices are about $195.00 per night. Great for a family or people participating in events such as weddings.

Crockett Falls a great place to swim or relax

Marley enjoyed the cool creek

There is a fishing dock and boat access. The lake looks very clean and inviting.. There were several people taking advantage by fishing off the dock.

Entertainment Nearby

If you’re looking for entertainment and more things to do in the Lawrenceburg area this weekend and throughout the month of May, check out these lists below.

Here are some of the bigger things happening around Lawrenceburg this weekend:

Free Concert at Veterans Park

The Levitt AMP music series kicks off Saturday evening with a free outdoor concert at Veterans Park. Gates open around 4 p.m., and the city has been promoting it as one of the major community events of the month. This might of particular interest to music fans, it’s featuring country music artist Jimmie Allen. Known for his genre-blending sound and high energy performance, this is not to be missed.

Off-Road Weekend

Wheelin in the Country is running events this weekend for ATV and off-road enthusiasts. The tourism calendar lists activities Friday through Sunday.

Artisan Market

The Farm Artisan Market is scheduled for Saturday, featuring local crafts, produce, baked goods, and vendors from the Amish and Mennonite communities nearby.

Downtown Cruise-In

The Lawrence County Classic Car Club Cruise-in is also on the calendar this weekend with vintage cars and community gathering downtown. We love vintage cars, may have to attend this one!

Live Music & Nightlife

If you want evening entertainment, these spots usually have weekend crowds and live music or karaoke:

The Depot
Good Times Bar
Society American Nosherie

Where to Check Updated Schedules

The most reliable local calendars are:

A few events can shift because of weather, especially outdoor concerts and off-road activities.

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There’s a commercial from Progressive where a girl interrupts two people speaking, so she can complete her social media post. In the now generation of “ all about me “ , this is what comes to mind. These unhidden gems, people have discovered , then , they show up! Take over a beautiful location, previously unspoiled , want to act like they just discovered it. Make it their own and create noise, buildings and traffic.

“ practicing gratitude, manifesting abundance “

We discovered our current camping location because of good friends, who had been fishing and camping here for forty years. It’s our local place of solitude. I need to be near water to be peaceful, it slows down the pace.

Found the hammock stand with side table #founditonamazon here!

This property has had several names over the years as well as a few owners. We’ve only been camping here four years. It was a KOA for a short time , now Beyonder Getaway. They want to add more to make it a destination location. More sites, perhaps a marina and more activities. This they hope will bring in more people. Choose the right activities, prices and proper site maintenance , that will certainly help. The bath houses are not bad with multiple toilets and two separate showers for each gender. They installed new shower heads which helped a great deal .

We have few campgrounds close enough to home where we can “ getaway” and be a short trip home or to work. This location been great for us a couple times each year for camping close to home. Nestled in Mallard Creek area on Joe Wheeler Lake, part of the Tennessee river. It’s on a peninsula and I’ll include a map location and camp site map too.

Fishing is fantastic as my friend Jim and his buddies can attest.

I definitely recommend Beyonder for those passing through, it’s a short trip to I 65 through Alabama or east / west on highway 72. A great family place with horses, beach, zip lining , boat rentals and more. We prefer the less busy time through the week, they offer discounts for Mon-Thurs stays .

Offer for 15% off Mon-Thursday- Call to reserve and guarantee rates.

They have added many campsites in the last two years and have several cabins if you don’t have an RV of any kind. Tent camping down by the water is a “ roughing it “ option on the property.