Oakland Tennessee BEACHES & WATERFRONT ESCAPES

Listed below are the best beaches and waterfront escapes near Oakland, Tennessee.

1. Meeman-Shelby Forest State Park Unwind on a spacious sand beach along Poplar Tree Lake, where swimming and sunbathing meet forested scenery and abundant wildlife.

2. Herb Parsons Lake Cast a line, picnic by the water, or take a dip at this peaceful lake retreat surrounded by woodlands and gently sloping shorelines.

3. Arkabutla Lake Enjoy a large sandy swimming beach and shady picnic areas at this popular lake just south of the Tennessee border.

4. Germantown Parks and Recreation – Cameron Brown Park Relax on grassy banks adjacent to the lake, a favorite spot for picnicking and wildlife watching near Memphis.

5. Mossy Point at Wolf River Wade in sandy riverbanks and bask in the natural beauty of this local favorite for water play and nature walks.

6. Chickasaw State Park Swim, paddle, or relax on the sandy swimming beach set beside scenic Lake Placid in a forested state park.

7. Pickwick Landing State Park Sunbathe and swim at one of West Tennessee's best freshwater beaches, featuring lakeside picnic areas and boating.

8. Sardis Lake Make the most of a vast sandy beach and clear swimming waters at this regional hotspot for summer fun.

9. Eagle Lake at Shelby Farms Park Try stand-up paddleboarding or relax on the lakeside beach, all surrounded by 4,500 acres of parkland close to the city.

10. Glenn Springs Lake Enjoy fishing, swimming, and family picnics on a tranquil sandy shoreline in a peaceful lakeside setting.