Norris Dam State Park holds this hike-in backcountry site on the edge of Norris Lake, managed by the Tennessee Valley Authority. Access is rough, so campers should come prepared for uneven terrain on the way in. The site includes fire rings and access to a bathhouse, with good spacing between spots. No pets are permitted, and reservations are available. Backcountry Site 2 — Norris Dam State Park and Backcountry Site 3 — Norris Dam State Park sit nearby for groups needing multiple sites.
Description
Norris Dam State Park has three backcountry campsites.
There are two new backcountry sites on one of the trails at Norris Dam State Park. Backcountry Site 1 is overlooking Norris Lake and is big enough for two small tents. Capacity is four people.
Backcountry Site 2 is along Lakeview Trail, and is big enough for one tent and capacity is four people also. Both sites have fire rings with a grill attachment and a level area. No water or electric is available. The trail to get to these two sites begins at the TVA / Camp Kinchen parking area. Round trip to either site is roughly 11.5 miles.
Backcountry Site 3 is located on top of Andrews Ridge with beautiful views of Norris Lake during the winter. There is a stone fire ring. No water or electric is available. The site will accommodate up to three tents and six people.
Please practice Leave No Trace and pack everything in and everything out. Reservations may be made online, but please check in at the park office prior to setting out.
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Map & DirectionsBackcountry Site 1 is located in Tennessee near Lake City
Coordinates
36.2396 N
84.1094 W
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Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
Features
For Campers
- Reservable
Drive Time
- 25 min from Knoxville, TN
- 1 hr 4 min from Morristown, TN
- 1 hr 29 min from Cleveland, TN
- 1 hr 45 min from Kingsport, TN






