Spot eagles overhead in winter, and keep your eyes peeled for other native species like deer, turkeys, coyotes, and foxes, as you explore Paris Landing State Park's scenic trails. For avid birdwatchers, the lake's population of loons, grebes, coots, and geese who gather on Kentucky Lake and flutter through the woods are an active draw.
This three-mile loop trail is moderately challenging. Enjoy lake views from several lookouts, and in woods adjacent to the park's picnic area you'll also find the perfect woodpecker-spotting setup.
Less than a mile long, this loop is the easiest trail in the park, making it great for families with young children. As you explore scenic vistas teeming with wildlife, you'll want to keep your camera handy. Bald eagles soar far overhead in winter.
Get healthy on this accessible, paved trail for cyclists and hikers. Meandering through woodland atwitter with warblers, juncos, and red-headed woodpeckers, it's an ideal intermediate hike for families and friends.
Paris Landing State Park cabins are ideal for families who want to swim, fish, and go boating. Whether your family enjoys high octane water sports like jet skiing, or you prefer tranquil days of fishing on the glittering lake, there's plenty to entertain visitors young and old at Paris Landing State Park.
Delighted children splash about at the Olympic-sized swimming pool at the park. Adjacent is a white sand beach and a volleyball court, where you can play tournaments with newfound friends. There are even diving boards, and a snack bar to refuel throughout the day. Alternatively, plunge into the waters of Kentucky Lake, which also boasts a beach, picnic area, and convenient restrooms.
More than 100 fish species call Kentucky Lake home. Discover sequestered coves by boat, or simply fish from the designated pier. You'll encounter all manner of aquatic and riparian life in this dammed section of the Tennessee River.
The Paris Landing State Park Golf Course is one of the most picturesque places in the state to enjoy a round with your friends and family. Snuggled between two lakes, the course couldn't be more scenic, with gente landscapes that wind down to the water, flanked by forest. The course also regularly hosts college and school championships.
