Counce: Pickwick Landing, Trails and Nature
Accommodation in Counce
Pickwick Landing State Park is located in Counce, Tennessee, on the shores of Pickwick Lake and covers 1,407 acres. Trails, birdwatching and public swimming beaches offer different highlights. The park also offers land- and water-based activities, as well as historical connections in Counce. For planning your trip, it is most helpful to distinguish the offerings by their specific character: views and information on trails, fishing from shore or by boat, and seasonal events.
Trails and views
The Island Loop is 2.25 miles long and has a natural surface. It passes through hardwood forest and along Pickwick Lake. Two overlooks offer views of the lake; information panels focus on nature and history. The trail also offers views of Pickwick Dam. The Island Loop Trail also offers views of Pickwick Dam.
The Storybook Loop is 0.25 miles long and tells a children’s story through several panels. Compared with the Island Loop, it is considerably shorter and has a different focus: the story takes center stage here, while the other trail combines the lake, hardwood forest, overlooks and information panels. When choosing, you can therefore consider both the trail length and the theme of each loop.
Swimming and fishing
There are three public swimming beaches at Pickwick Landing State Park. Because beach conditions can change, check current swimming conditions before your visit. Fishing is possible from both the shore and a boat in the backwater areas of the Tennessee River at Pickwick Landing. Numerous local and national fishing tournaments take place on Pickwick Lake; dates vary. If a tournament is important to your trip, check the specific event dates in advance.
More activities and information
The kayak and canoe launch near the tennis court is ADA-accessible. Because access conditions can change, check them before your visit. The aviary at Pickwick Landing State Park allows visitors to observe various bird species in a natural setting. Birdwatching is therefore a distinct highlight alongside the trails and activities on the water.
The Pickwick Landing Disc Golf Course starts next to the inn and ends with a beautiful view of Pickwick Lake. Pickwick Landing Marina is at Tennessee River mile 208 on the south bank of the Tennessee River, near Pickwick Dam. Operating details can change; check current information if you plan to visit the marina.
Golf and history
Pickwick Landing Golf Course is located at 60 Winfield Dunn Lane, Counce, Tennessee 38326. Each season, the course hosts dozens of charity and fundraising tournaments, as well as similar events. If you would like to include a golf tournament in your trip, check the specific dates in advance.
Another historical connection is the Pickwick Landing Hydroelectric Project at 850 Carolina Ln. in Counce. It was added to the National Register of Historic Places on August 11, 2017. This historical perspective differs from the panels along the Island Loop: those stops present nature and history along the trail, while the project is listed as a single property in the register.
Discover more destinations: Crump, Pickwick.
For the broader travel overview: Hardin County.
