Nathan Bedford Forrest State Park (Kentucky Lake)
State park on the shores of Kentucky Lake with swim beach and marina access.
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Garner Lake
Shelby County’s largest lake at 235 acres, popular locally for boating, paddleboarding, and swimming near Memphis.
Norris Lake
One of the clearest, deepest reservoirs in Tennessee, popular for boating and cove swimming.
Douglas Lake
Popular East Tennessee reservoir near Sevierville/Dandridge with several public swim/beach access points.
Cumberland Mountain State Park (Byrd Lake)
CCC-era lake park near Crossville with a designated swim beach on Byrd Lake.
Percy Priest Lake
A popular, close-in Nashville reservoir with clear water and several beach/swim access points.