🏖️ Lake / Reservoir
🟡 Moderate Free Entry
🌊 About Big Hill Pond State Park
A less-visited West Tennessee park with cypress boardwalks and a fire tower; swimming is secondary to hiking and paddling here.
📋 Visit Details
Water Temperature
💧 Warm, variable
Water Type
Small lake (limited/no designated swim beach)
Managed By
Tennessee State Parks
County
McNairy County, Tennessee
Access Difficulty
🟡 Moderate
🗺️ Getting There
Address / Access Point:
11499 Big Hill Pond Rd, Pocahontas, TN 38061
Access Notes:
Boardwalks through cypress forest; primarily a hiking/paddling park
✅ Before You Go — Checklist
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Check current water conditions — especially after recent rain
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Save GPS coordinates offline before leaving — cell service may be limited
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Pack reef-safe sunscreen, dry bag, water shoes and plenty of drinking water
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Tell someone where you are going before heading to a remote location
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Pack out everything you bring in — leave no trace