Visitor Info - Attractions

This 1249-acre rustic park is located in Perry County, between Spring Creek and Lick Creek embayments approximately 2 miles North of Hwy 412 at the Tennessee River.  The western border of the park features over 2.5 miles of Tennessee River shoreline.  To get there, take Hwy 412 east, cross the Tennessee River about 5 miles east of Parsons, then turn left at Hwy 438, right after you cross the Tennessee River.  The boatdock entrance to the park is the first entrance you will see, followed shortly by the main entrance which leads to the Ranger's station and RV and campgrounds.

The area is noted for intriguing river folklore from early Native-American settlements, through the Civil War and the once prominent riverboat era. At the time Perry County was established, the river was the route of commerce for the timber, iron and leather tanning industries. The tanneries were loaded with "green" animal hides that caused mice infestations.

Tradition has it that Mousetail Landing received its name when one of the tanneries caught on fire and burned during the Civil War period. The fleeing mice were so great in number, that the area became known as Mousetail Landing.  This valuable river port was the principal shipping place for goods to and from St. Louis.  Postal letters are still in existence today that bear the postmark of Mousetail Landing.  

Today Mousetail Landing is the recreation area for fishing, boating, camping and hiking.  The park has an abundance of wildlife including deer and turkey, as well as a wide variety of birds for watchers and photographers.

Available Facilities for the Following Activities: Camping, fishing, boating, skiing, hiking, picnicking, volleyball, basketball, softball, tetherball, archery, and playgrounds.

For more information on Mousetail Landing State Park call toll free
(888)867-2757 or (731)847-0841 or the Tennessee State Parks website. 

Brochures for download in pdf format:

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