Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park

Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park: Scenic view onto a lake in Meeman Shelby State Park

Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park is a state park in Shelby County, Tennessee near Memphis, Tennessee, 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 Center— named for conservationist Edward J. Meeman— is located on the park's grounds. The park covers 13,467 acres (54.50 km²) and is the most visited state park in Tennessee.^[1]

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

Picnic Facilities

Swimming

References

^ Tennessee Encyclopedia of History and Culture: Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park

External links

Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park official website

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Coordinates: 35°20′37″N 90°03′37″W / 35.3436°N 90.0604°W / 35.3436; -90.0604

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Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park — Parc d État de Meeman Shelby Forest Le Parc d État de Meeman Shelby Forest (en anglais : Meeman Shelby Forest State Park) est une réserve naturelle située dans l état du Tennessee, aux États Unis. Sa superficie est de 54 Km². Il se trouve… … Wikipédia en Français
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Parc d'état de meeman-shelby forest — Le Parc d État de Meeman Shelby Forest (en anglais : Meeman Shelby Forest State Park) est une réserve naturelle située dans l état du Tennessee, aux États Unis. Sa superficie est de 54 Km². Il se trouve sur la rive gauche du Mississippi. La… … Wikipédia en Français
Shelby Forest — can refer to:*Shelby Forest, Tennessee, an unincorporated community in Shelby County, Tennessee *Meeman Shelby Forest State Park, a state park adjacent to the community … Wikipedia
Shelby Forest, Tennessee — Shelby Forest is an unincorporated community in Shelby County, Tennessee, United States. The area is located roughly twelve miles north of Downtown Memphis, just west of the Frayser area and eight miles south of Millington.EducationThe Shelby… … Wikipedia
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