night stays. These range from 179 motel rooms to 17 larger suites with kitchen efficiencies or full kitchens; and at least 120 villas, condos, homes, cottages and cabins are all available for rent. These numbers don’t reflect the many more property owners who don’t advertise and only rent their homes to people they know. Visitors should make reservations well in advance, especially during Pickwick’s peak season each Memorial Day to Labor Day. The Fourth of July weekend is also a huge time for the area. Weekends stay booked in the summer months and many rentals require minimum night stays. Many rentals and businesses offer nightly and weekly rates and huge discounts during the off season from November to March. Check out Pickwick’s lodging inventory.
kitchenette with coffee maker, sink, microwave and small refrigerator. Sofa couch makes into a second bed. Flat-screen TV, gas fireplace and outdoor deck round out the modern experience in a rustic setting. Each night’s stay also comes with breakfast for two from The Outpost. Call 731-925-6990 for more information. Please see LODGING | 62
Pickwick Landing State Park Inn lights up the lake at night (opposite page). The range at Pickwick include quaint one-room cabins with kitchen efficiency.
PICKWICK CABIN RENTALS Here is an example of what can be found with over 75 options. Categories are based on location – water view, water access, off water – or the number of bedrooms, from 1-2 bedroom cabins up to 5-bedroom, 5-bath lakeside dream homes. Go to www.pickwickcabins.com or call 731-689-0400 for more information. HAMPTON INN Located at Highway 57 near the dam, the motel offers 48 rooms and two king suites with a large living area, sofa and lounge chairs. Visitors will find the usual extras with the Hampton experience such as complimentary hot breakfast, an outdoor pool and free 24-hour access to a nearby fitness center. THE PROSPECTOR BED AND BREAKFAST INN AT THE OUTPOST Located on Highway 128 just north of Pickwick Dam, there are two suites complete with bedroom with queen-size bed,
Photo by Mark Boehler EXPLORING PICKWICK
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