Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park

Bottomland forest, trails, a nature center, lake recreation, picnic space, and cabins make Meeman-Shelby Forest a major nearby nature day.

Do not treat the Mississippi River as a swimming area; currents are dangerous. Check trail, lake, boat, center, and facility conditions.

Best for
Forest + lake + nature center
Trails
Forest trails
Explore
Nature center
Water
Poplar Tree Lake
Location

910 Riddick Road, Millington, TN 38053
Millington, Tennessee · about 13 miles north of Memphis · Directions

Meeman-Shelby Forest protects a large Mississippi River bottomland landscape with trails, lake access, a nature center, and family facilities.

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